School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences

TESOL – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Academic year

2022-2023
Taught Language: English

Course Summary

  1. To provide students with a strong professional foundation for developing practical teaching skills in relation to TESOL;
  2. To further students’ understanding of English language teaching.

Specific:

  1. To develop in the student an understanding of a range of disciplines and areas of professional activity which underpin the field of TESOL and constitute its focus and its concerns;
  2. To provide students with a solid theoretical foundation and the necessary professional skills in TESOL;
  3. To equip the students with the linguistic knowledge, cultural understanding, and pedagogical training essential to the various aspects of TESOL;
  4. To provide theoretical and/or practical support for actual situations within the language classroom,
  5. To develop students’ skills in critical reading and ability to design a research project,
  6. To provide the theoretical and/or practical basis required for the study of a doctoral degree.

Career Prospects

This is a postgraduate degree that opens many career opportunities. English is the language of global communication, and demand for TESOL professionals worldwide is greater than ever before. Our graduates can work for universities and other public and private schools, international corporations, governments, and in private practice locally and abroad. They can teach English to people of all ages and all walks of life, administering and designing ESOL courses and curricula, and developing new teaching methods. The MA TESOL is increasingly the degree of preference for employers both domestically and abroad.

Modules

Section: A – Major Requirements
Min. ECTS Credits: 50  Max. ECTS Credits: 50
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
TESL-500 Exploring Language for TESOL 10
TESL-505 Second Language Acquisition 10
TESL-510 Language Teaching Methods and Course Design 10
TESL-515 Language Skills and Materials Development 10
TESL-590 Research Methods in TESOL 10
 
Section: B – Major Electives
Min. ECTS Credits: 40  Max. ECTS Credits: 40
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
TESL-521 Teaching English to Young Learners 10
TESL-522 Teaching English for Specific Purposes 10
TESL-523 Teaching Grammar 10
TESL-531 Bilingualism and Multilingualism in the Language Learning Classroom 10
TESL-532 Sociocultural Perspectives in TESOL 10
TESL-541 Educational Technology in TESOL 10
TESL-542 Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) 10
TESL-550 Teacher Education in TESOL 10
TESL-595 Thesis 20

Assessment Method

Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, mid terms, projects, and class participation.

Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.

How to apply

Students come to UNIC from around the world, blending a diverse range of academic backgrounds, experiences, interests, talents and cultural heritage.

Admission to our University is granted under different categories, depending on the student’s qualifications and educational objectives.

Our general admissions policy relies on the student’s previous academic performance, including their high school grades. The Medical School has separate admissions policies and procedures outlined on the Medical School website.

Admission Requirements

The minimum admission requirement is a recognized High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC). Students with a lower HSLC grade than 7.5/10 or 15/20 or equivalent, depending on the grading system of the country issuing the HSLC, are provided with extra academic guidance and monitoring during the first year of their studies. Some programmes have higher entry requirements.

Application deadline

Students may begin their studies in September or February. Applications must reach the Office of Admissions together with all the required documents by:

Studies from Deadline
Fall Semester (September to January) Late June
Spring Semester (February to May) Late October
Summer Session (June to July) Late February
Application Deadlines for European and Local students Please call the Office of Admissions on +357 22841528

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements
  1. Completed Application Form
  2. A copy of your passport (page with your personal details and photo)
  3. Academic Records (True copy of the original)
    • For Bachelors Degree applicants: High School Leaving Certificate and mark sheet
    • For Masters Degree applicants: Bachelors Degree and transcripts
    • For Doctorate applicants: Bachelors and Masters Degree, including transcripts
  4. Two Letters of recommendation/reference from professors or employers (for Masters and Doctorate applicants only). Certain programmes have additional requirements
  5. Curriculum Vitae–CV (for Masters and Doctorate applicants only)
  6. Personal Statement (for Masters and Doctorate applicants only)
  7. Research proposal (for Doctorate applicants only)
  8. Evidence of work experience (where applicable)
  9. Portfolio (for selected programmes of study)
Additional entry requirements

Admission Policy Statement

The University adheres to a policy of non-discrimination in admitting students without reference to race, colour, religion, gender, age, handicap or national origin. Admission to the University is granted under different categories depending on student qualifications and educational objectives. The University admissions policy relies on the student’s past records, including high school grades.

 

Once we review your application you will be contacted by an Admissions Counsellor guiding you through the rest of the application process and, if necessary, the procedure for issuing your student visa.

English language requirements

The table below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment on a programme of study offered in English. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes, if and as needed, from UNIC’s International Gateway Centre (IGC).

English Qualification ELR Equivalent to IELTS 6
TOEFL 525 and above
Computer-based TOEFL 193 and above
Internet-based TOEFL 80 and above
IELTS 6 and above
Cambridge Exams (First Certificate) B and above
Cambridge Exams (Proficiency Certificate) C and above
GCSE English Language 'O' Level or IGCSE C and above
Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) Pass
Pearson PTE General Level 3 and above
KPG (The Greek Foreign Language Examinations for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency) Level B2 and above
Anglia Level B2 and above
IEB Advanced Programme English Pass
Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) Michigan Language Assessment by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan 650 average score for ALL skills and above

Master students satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present a minimum TOEFL score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based, GCSE “O” Level or IGCSE with minimum “C”, IELTS with a score of 6.5, or a score placement at the ENGL- 100 level of UNIC’s NEPTON. The University offers English courses at various levels to help students reach the required standard for admission to a graduate programme.

Fees and funding

Application Fees

Full program tuition fees:

International / Non EU Students: 13.860 Euro

 Local / EU Students; 9.450 Euro

 

Additional Fee information

OTHER FEES

ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMMES

ONLINE/DL PROGRAMMES

Application fee (one-off/nonrefundable payment)

55

55

Visa application (one-off/nonrefundable payment)

86

0

Registration fee (per semester)

26

0

Health & accident insurance (per year)

175

0

Student activities fee (per semester)

20

0

Technology fee – Internet use etc. (per semester)

15

0

International student guarantee (one-off / refundable payment)

400

0

Transcript fee (per copy)

5

5

Evaluation fee (transfer credits / ECTS)

52

52

Second exam fee (per course)

65

65

Graduation application fee

60

60

Total 

959

273

Provider information

Main Contact

46 Makedonitissas Avenue, CY-2417

Contact Person: UNIC

Phone: +35722841500