Master of Arts in TESOL at the University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (ULIS-VNU) and Victoria University of Wellington (VUW), New Zealand

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Master of Arts in TESOL 

This very popular programme is designed for learners interested in a career in English language teaching.

  1. Why do an M.A. in TESOL?

Global mobility and the spread of English as an international language has generated a huge worldwide demand for qualified language and ESOL teachers. The M.A. in TESOL is designed to equip Learners with a strong research-based foundation in languages education and with a suite of practical skills for functioning effectively as 21st-century language/ESL/EFL teachers. This is a taught Master, with independent research options available for suitable candidates.

  1. Why do an M.A. in TESOL with Victoria University of Wellington?

Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand is an international leader in TESOL teacher education and in language learning and teaching research. Learners who graduate from these programmes will be competitively placed for positions internationally in education and government sectors, especially in language teaching and curriculum development, language policy, and language testing and assessment.

  1. What will I study?

Learners who enroll in the programme can choose from a range of optional courses on topics including computer-assisted language learning, language curriculum development, teaching and learning vocabulary, task-based language teaching (TBLT), teaching the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), language learning strategies, language assessment, language for specific purposes, sociolinguistics and discourse analysis for language education, and research methods.

Find out more about these courses at www.victoria.ac.nz/lals/study/postgraduate/ma/current-ma-courses

  1. How do I apply?

The M.A. in TESOL is open to graduates with a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in Linguistics, English Language, Education or a language other than English (or another relevant degree), and at least two years of relevant professional experience (e.g. as a language teacher) or other aspects of applied linguistics. For learners from non-English speaking backgrounds, the relevant Parties’ language proficiency requirements also apply (e.g. IELTS 6.5 overall with no sub-band below 6.0)

  1. Where will I study?

Learners can choose to study at ULIS in Vietnam through a combination of intensive and distance courses or on-campus in Wellington, or through a combination of intensive, distance, and on-campus courses.

  1. How will I complete the MA in TESOL Programme?

The M.A. in TESOL is a 180-point degree (twelve 15-point courses). Learners can complete the degree in a minimum of 12 months. ULIS learners who have successfully completed the ULIS Graduate Diploma at the Faculty of Graduate Studies will receive 60 points of credit towards the degree and take 8 rather than twelve 15-point courses.

  1. What will it cost?

A learner with the ULIS Graduate Diploma will get a 20% fees scholarship when they enroll in the M.A. in TESOL.

A learner with the Diploma will need to do 8 courses.

In 2019 the full cost of one course is NZD2692.

After the fees scholarship is applied, the cost is NZD2154.

  1. For further information, please contact:
  • Faculty of Graduate Studies – University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
  • Address: 1st Floor -Building A3- University of Languages and International Studies,

No.2 Pham Van Dong Street, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam