Overview

This English as an Additional Language programme at University College Cork focuses on the pedagogies and approaches akin to EAL and multilingual education.

As a participant you will also develop a broad understanding of many themes including:

Language planning and policy at the national, school, and home level

Cultural and linguistic peripheries and centres

Power and cultural and linguistic identities

Heritage language education

Linguistic landscapes

Practice-based theories of second language acquisition

Linguistic scaffolding, multilingual disciplinary literacies

Journey from emergent to advanced bi-/plurilingualism

Disruptive pedagogies, decolonising approaches, culturally sensitive pedagogies

Long-term assessment of language acquisition

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Programme Structure

Modules

Practice-based Theories, Concepts, and Approaches in EAL

Developing Plurilingual Competence and Pluriliteracies in Emergent Bilinguals

Plurilingual Competence and Pluriliteracies in Advancing Bilinguals

Developing Inclusive Plurilingual/Cultural Provision in Professional Settings

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 7 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) and a minimum Second Class Honours (Second Division or II.2) in the Professional Master of Education (PME) (formerly the Postgraduate/Higher Diploma in Education) Or

A Second Class Honours (Second Division or II.2) (NFQ, Level 8) BEd degree Or

A Second Class Honours (Second Division or II.2) (NFQ, Level 8) BSc Education in Physical Sciences Or

A Second Class Honours Grade 1 (II.1) (NFQ, Level 8) BA (Hons) Degree in Early Years and Childhood Studies Or

A QQI Special Needs Assistant Course (Level 6) or equivalent + at least 3 years full-time experience in an educational context + submission of a 1,500-word written task on a theme related to education prior to starting the course.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

17000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17000 EUR per year during 10 months.
EU/EEA

4180 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4180 EUR per year during 10 months.

Living costs for Cork

860 - 1400 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for English as an Additional Language.

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Overview

As a participant you will also develop a broad understanding of many themes including:

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

EU/EEA

Living costs for Cork

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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