Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
MTESOL
Duration
1 year full-time
Entry times
February, July, or November
Fees Estimate
Scholarships
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Duration
1 year full-time
Entry times
February, July, or November
Fees Estimate
Scholarships
Download Brochure
Overview
The Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MTESOL) is a one-year professional qualification aimed at producing skillful English language educators for a wide variety of educational settings in the 21st century, from early childhood through to tertiary level. With its future focus, this Master's programme will give you the skills, knowledge, and capabilities to be adaptable in the face of future English language developments, as well as technological and pedagogical advances.
This programme is ideal for:
- New Zealand English language educators, or those who wish to specialise in English language education to emergent bilingual speakers of other languages in Aotearoa New Zealand
- graduates of Aotearoa New Zealand universities who may currently teach or plan to teach English in other countries
- teachers of English throughout the world who want or need to develop their language teaching.
This programme is available to study by distance, with teaching and learning conducted online.
To enrol in the MTESOL you must have qualified for a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent degree (a B Grade Point Average in 300-level courses is normally expected). Relevant work experience will also be considered.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can enrol online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.
The programme comprises 180 points made up of six courses (at 30 points each).
The programme is usually completed in 1 year full-time, although part-time study is possible up to 4 years.
MTESOL students can begin their studies in February, July, or November.
Since the course runs throughout the summer, this timetable is useful for those who may be full-time teachers and wish to study part-time. Please note that part-time study is not available to international students.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
MTESOL courses engage with contemporary thinking on language acquisition, learning and teaching, and English linguistics.
Sub-topics include the learning of indigenous and heritage languages, technology-enhanced and technology-mediated learning, the structure and use of English (including the study of linguistic corpora), and the position of English in all its varieties in the world (including the study of language politics, and current debate about the status of English and the native speaker).
Compulsory courses
Semester 1 (February–June)
Semester 2 (July–November)
Summer session 1 and 2 (November–February)
Elective courses
Pick two from the following:
- LING615 World Englishes (Semester 1)
- EDEM630 Leading Change in Digital Education (Semester 1)
- EDEM633 Digital Pedagogies for Enhanced Learning (Semester 2)
- EDEM653 Meeting the Needs of Students with Literacy Difficulties (Semester 2)
Graduates of this programme will be ready for immediate employment, have a high level of digital competence, and be aware of the challenges English language educators face around the world.
Useful information:
- Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student and graduate profiles.
- Te Rōpū Rapuara | UC Careers can help you to achieve the career you want, connect with employers, or find a job.
- For research into career destinations by qualification, visit Te Pōkai Tara | Universities New Zealand website.
- Find out more about what you can do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
See Tuition Fee Structure for more information
| Year | Points | Info | Fees (NZD) |
| 2024 | 180 | Fee estimate. Actual fee will be determined by course selection. | $12,270 |
| 2023 | 180 | Fee estimate. Actual fee will be determined by course selection. | $11,942 |
| Year | Points | Info | Fees (NZD) |
| 2024 | 180 | Special (Set) Programme Fee | $46,350 |
| 2023 | 180 | Special (Set) Programme Fee | $43,200 |
Contact us
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
Te Kaupeka Ako | Faculty of Education
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
Phone +64 3 369 3333
Email educationadvice@canterbury.ac.nz