Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics (TESL) - Research

Teaching English as a second or subsequent language is a complex process, with a knowledge base combining such diverse areas as applied linguistics, language-teaching methodology, curriculum design and testing. Our Master of Arts program is designed to integrate these important elements in an educational experience promoting a high level of expertise and professionalism.

Successful completion of a four year Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline with a minimum average of 75%. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for admission, who believe they may be eligible for admission, should contact the Graduate Program Director to discuss their admission qualifications.

Applicants should have a four year Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) undergraduate background which includes English linguistics, TESL, or a comparable field, with courses relevant to the theory and practice of Teaching English as a Second Language (e.g. general linguistics, syntax, phonology, discourse analysis, or other linguistics courses with a focus on English, educational psychology or similar courses related to ESL learning, ESL teaching methodology, or ESL practice teaching). Applicants without the required subject background at the undergraduate level, but with a minimum overall average of 75%, may be admitted if they show strong academic performance on a graduate certificate in TESL from a recognized university and have relevant teaching experience.

TOEFL PBT 630/CBT 267/iBT 109, TWE 5.5 and TSE 55, or IELTS 8 and writing band 8, (no individual score under 7.5).