Program Overview

Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages and Applied Linguistics (MSc)

Overview

The MSc in TESOL and Applied Linguistics is a professionally-oriented higher degree for those who intend to pursue a career in language teaching (i.e., novice as well as practicing teachers) or careers in other professional areas related to language advocacy, policy, or research. The programme provides students with the opportunity to develop deeper, contextualised understandings of the flexible and dynamic ways that language is learned, taught, and used in education, media, workplaces, and in greater society. It enables participants to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to devise and teach language, in addition to equipping students with the essential research and analytical skills to stay current with rapid developments in language teaching and other robust areas of applied linguistics.

Course Structure

Students may enrol on a full-time (1 year) or part-time (3 years) basis. Part-time students typically complete one or two modules per semester. Full-time students typically complete three modules per semester.

Modules

• Dissertation (60 credits)
• An Introduction to Research Methods: Children, Young People and Education (20 credits)
• TESOL: Principles and Practices (20 credits)
• Language Awareness (20 credits)
• Bilingualism, Literacy and Disciplinary Literacy Development (20 credits)
• Contemporary Issues in Applied Linguistics (20 credits)
• Deconstructing Special Needs Education and Inclusion (20 credits)
• Social Justice in Special Needs Education and Inclusion: A Capability Approach (20 credits)
• Issues in Language Assessment for TESOL (20 credits)
• Understanding Adults with ASD (20 credits)
• E-learning: Concepts and Pract (20 credits)
• Digital Literacy and Communication (20 credits)
• Fundamental elements of behaviour change (20 credits)
• Leadership: Theoretical Perspectives (20 credits)
• Curriculum: Theory, Policy and Practice (20 credits)
• Reflective Practice and Action Research (10 credits)
• Leadership for School Improvement and Change (20 credits)
• Materials Development for TESO (20 credits)
• Behaviour Change in Education and Supervising Others (20 credits)
• Epistemic Injustice: The Ethics of Knowing in Special Educational Needs/Inclusion (20 credits)
• Leadership in Practice (20 credits)
• Understanding Children with ASD (20 credits)

Entry Requirements

• Normally a strong 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in any subject discipline plus evidence of relevant teaching experience (minimum of 30 hours).
• Closing date for applications: Friday 27th June 2025 at 4pm.
• Late applications may be considered.
• Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.

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English Language Requirements

• Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required.
• *Taken within the last 2 years.

Tuition Fees

• Northern Ireland (NI) 1 | £7,300
• Republic of Ireland (ROI) 2 | £7,300
• England, Scotland or Wales (GB) 1 | £9,250
• EU Other 3 | £21,500
• International | £21,500

Additional Course Costs

• Students who choose to conduct dissertation research in Northern Ireland, involving participants under the age of 18, will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure Check with Access NI costing £33.

Careers

• Graduates have found their degree very beneficial in gaining employment in a range of teaching institutions worldwide, international agencies and examination bodies, and to gain promotion in their current workplace.
• Others progress to further doctoral-level studies and research.
• Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits.
• Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and executive programmes help our students gain key leadership positions both nationally and internationally.

Prizes and Awards

• Teachers working on classroom-based dissertation projects may apply for the Northern Ireland Centre for Educational Research (NICER) award.

Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award for extra-curricular skills

• In addition to your degree programme, at Queen's you can have the opportunity to gain wider life, academic and employability skills.
• For example, placements, voluntary work, clubs, societies, sports and lots more.
• So not only do you graduate with a degree recognised from a world leading university, you'll have practical national and international experience plus a wider exposure to life overall.
• We call this Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award.
• It's what makes studying at Queen's University Belfast special.