Teaching English to Speakers of Οther Languages (TESOL)

Specific Admission Requirements

• The number of places available are announced by the Graduate School with the eligibility criteria for candidates, as well as other required documents that must be attached to the application such as:
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University.
• Previous University education in a suitable subject (academic background) and grades of relevant degrees.
• Letters of recommendation.
• Personal interview and/or written examination (if provided by the Department’s internal rules).
• Submission of preliminary research proposal for admission to a doctoral course (if provided by the Department’s internal rules).

The Department may also set additional criteria and quality indicators such as: (a) number of students’ publications in scientific journals, (b) students’ participation in seminars, symposia, research programmes, (c) presentations by students at conferences, (d) knowledge of foreign languages, and (e) professional experience, etc. 

Profile of Programme
The program is to meet the needs of TESOL professionals who would like to expand their understanding of language teaching methodologies in the light of cutting-edge research and recent developments in the field of applied linguistics. It replaces our successful MA in TEFL and provides an exciting program suitable for those currently working as language teachers, those who plan to work as language teachers in the future, and those who have a strong interest in English language learning and teaching. The MA in TESOL also builds on the strengths of the University of Cyprus as a national center for research into second language acquisition, English language teaching, testing and assessment.

Key Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the MA in TESOL, students are expected to have acquired:

• A wide overview of the language sciences in theory and practice
• A critical understanding of key issues and concepts in Applied Linguistics
• Expert-level training in analyzing and teaching English language
• Expert-level understanding of different approaches to language pedagogy
• Essential language teaching skills and classroom curriculum development
• An advanced ability to apply different research methodologies
• A profound and critical understanding of language assessment
• An ability to carry out qualitative and quantitative research in language
• A deep understanding of the interplay between language in the classroom, communication, and intervention
• Sophisticated communicative and presentation skills

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples
The MA in TESOL provides an exciting programme of graduate study and opens opportunities for a rewarding and fulfilling career. Specifically, the MA in TESOL provides professional prospects to those wishing to work domestically and abroad as:

• Teachers of English to speakers of other languages
• Directors of language centers and private institutes
• Headmasters of English in public / private schools
• Inspectors for languages
• Special instructors in pedagogical institutes
• Instructors of English in training programs, distance and online education
• English-speaking cultural attachés
• Writers of English-language textbooks
• Item writers of English tests/exams
• Examiners/Raters of English tests/exams
• Designers of English teaching programs
• Directors and officers in the Office of Planning and Language Policy
• Consultant experts working in the English world or in multilingualism
• Consultant experts with NGOs active in the English-speaking world