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MA in the Instruction of English as a Foreign Language

The Instruction of English as a Foreign Language program offers a two-semester practice-oriented approach to help students pursue their career as English teachers. It provides expertise to understand key issues and trends in language learning and teaching in various contexts. The program helps students gain an in-depth understanding of the links between theory, practice, and research and apply their knowledge in classroom instruction, assessment, and materials development.

Program Details

• Degree: MA in the Instruction of English as a Foreign Language
• Duration of Training: 1 year (2 semesters)
• Language: English
• Intake: Fall
• Deadline of Application: 06/30/2026
• Next Starting Date: 09/01/2026
• Fees:
  • Tuition fee: EUR 2200/semester (for non-EU students)
  • Application fee: EUR 140

Description of the Program

The Instruction of English as a Foreign Language program helps students develop an in-depth understanding of the links between professional practice, theory, and research in teaching English as a second/foreign language. Students will have the opportunity to:

• Develop knowledge and skills required to design engaging tasks for various age-groups and proficiency levels
• Create language teaching materials for various contexts
• Develop skills to integrate language and content
• Explore essential processes in learning and teaching language
• Practice teaching in real-life contexts
• Develop skills for conducting classroom-based research

Discipline and Academic Level

• Discipline: Human and Social Sciences
• Academic Level/Type: Master

Application Procedure

The application procedure includes a Skype interview. The interview takes around 10-15 minutes and aims to demonstrate the applicant's proficiency in English and their ability to discuss academic interests. Applicants may be asked to discuss topics such as:

• A book or TED talk that made an impact on their thinking
• Their own language learning process
• Language learning tasks they liked or disliked
• A teacher who made a difference in their life
• What made learning English easy or difficult for them

To apply, students follow these steps:

1. Register on the application site and fill out the application form.
2. Upload the necessary documents and submit the application.
3. After submitting the application, students receive information on further steps.
4. If the application fee is received, the evaluation of the application begins.

Application Requirements

• General Entry Requirements: Available on a separate page.
• Required Documents:
  • Certified and translated copy of BA diploma in humanities or pedagogy
  • Minimum 50 credits in humanities and education sciences
  • CV in English
  • Motivation letter
  • Copy of valid passport or national ID
  • Medical certificate
  • Transfer receipt of the application fee
  • C1 level of English language knowledge
  • Official copy of language exam certificates (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, ECL)
• Entrance Exam: Personally or via Skype

Examples of Subjects During the Studies

1st semester:

• Teaching Culture and Intercultural Communication
• Contemporary English and American Literature in TEFL
• Digitally Enhanced Learning and Teaching
• Assessing Foreign Language Performance