Overview

The TESOL (applicants with no teaching experience) program offered by University College Dublin is unique, because they help you develop your professional practice skills through in-class microteaching and formal teaching practice. You will analyse and improve your practice through critical reflection and feedback within a supportive environment. You will also have the opportunity to observe live English language classes in the Centre and learn from highly qualified teachers who have extensive TESOL experience. You will see a difference in how you approach your teaching and in the value you give to your students.

Key Facts

Students on the MA TESOL programme will explore the theoretical underpinnings of English language teaching and will link them directly to their experience in the classroom. Students will develop best practice through engagement with state-of-the art research and acquire a familiarity with technological advances. Each week, research will be brought to the practical setting of the classroom context as students develop their knowledge and reflect on good practice. This goal will be achieved through the use of small groups, discussions, teaching observations, presentations, workshops, and blended learning.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

The English Language for TESOL
TESOL Pedagogy
The TESOL Research Process
Teaching Practice, Observation & Feedback
TESOL Pedagogy and Practice
TESOL - Minor thesis

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

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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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

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

63

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold an honours undergraduate degree (NFQ level 8) or equivalent, having normally reached a 2H1 or better. Applications with a 2H2 average are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants, whose first language is not English, should have an overall band of 6.5 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.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21520 EUR / year

≈ 21520 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

9515 EUR / year

≈ 9515 EUR / year

Additional Details

Part Time

EU fee per year - € 5580
nonEU 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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Scholarships Information

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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

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Dublin

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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