Overview

This TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) programme from University College Dublin is suitable for teachers of English as a second, foreign or additional language who have a minimum of one year relevant teaching experience.

This programme will:

develop the professional competences essential to work in leadership positions within the field

enable participants critically investigate aspects of own classroom practice in a supportive and developmental environment

introduce participants to a wide range of academic and professional networks within the field of TESOL

Career and Graduate Study Opportunities

Graduates of the programme aim to apply for senior positions within TESOL – posts of responsibility such as Academic Directors, teacher trainers, materials designers, examiners, senior teachers, course designers and beyond.

The international field of TESOL continues to expand and there are exciting opportunities for graduates in Ireland and beyond with advanced qualifications. Other graduates have gone on to complete PhDs in the field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The English Language for TESOL

The English Teaching Context

TESOL: Principles and Practices

SLA + TESOL pedagogy

Teaching Practice, Observation & Feedback

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

UCD operates a rolling admissions policy for Graduate Taught Courses, with decisions being taken as soon as possible after receipt of completed applications.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 8 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should hold an honours undergraduate degree (NFQ level 8) with a minimum second class honours or international equivalence.

Applicants should have a minimum of one years’ relevant teaching experience in Ireland or overseas (applicants with less/no experience should apply for our other MA TESOL stream Z378 instead)

Applicants, whose first language is not English, should have an overall band of 7.0 in IELTS (with no band less than 6.5).

Applicants who do not meet the language requirements for direct entry can apply for our Pre-Sessional EAP Programme at a 50% discount.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

21520 EUR / year

≈ 21520 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

9330 EUR / year

≈ 9330 EUR / year

Additional Details

Part-time:

EU fee per year - € 5470

non*EU fee per year - € 11300

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Career and Graduate Study Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Living costs

Dublin

Funding

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