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Overview
TESL graduate students gain experience and understanding in such areas as: current issues in TESL theory and practice, second language acquisition, second language reading and writing, language socialization, language and identity, second language assessment, discourse analysis, critical applied linguistics, and research methods.
The MA Teaching English as a Second Language program offered by University of British Columbia has a research emphasis and includes a thesis, whereas the MEd program has a professional emphasis and includes the option of a major paper.
Career opportunities:
Integrating research and practice, our TESL programs offer professional development to teachers of ESL and prepare researchers and leaders in this field.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Language, Discourse, and Identity
- Bilingual Education: Theory and Practice
- Second Language Assessment: Conceptual and Empirical Approaches
- Research and Theory in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language
- Theories of Second Language Acquisition.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 92
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Language Studies Languages Linguistics View 65 other Masters in Languages in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 92
Other requirements
General requirements
- All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.
- A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.
- Many programs require a statement of interest, sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.
- Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.
Tuition Fee
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International
13604 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13604 CAD per year during 12 months. -
National
7285 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7285 CAD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Vancouver
1590 - 2686 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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