Master of Education
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
(MEd TESOL)

Programme Duration

The MEd TESOL is a master’s degree programme by coursework over a minimum duration of 12 months, which is equivalent to 3 semesters of full-time study.

It is also offered as a part-time programme over a duration of 24 months, which is equivalent to 6 semesters of study.

Teaching and learning activities for the programme are conducted on weekends.

Programme Structure

Year 1 Semester 1
PBF 6014 Principles and Practices in TESOL
PBF 6024 Second Language Acquisition
PBF 6064 Language Teaching and Assessment
PBF 6044 Technology Mediated Language Learning

Year 1 Semester 2
PBF 6055 Research Methods for TESOL
PBF 6035 Materials Development for Language Teaching
PBF 6074 *English for Specific Purposes OR
PBF 6084 *Instructional Design and Delivery OR
PBF 6094 *Intercultural Communication
*Choose one only

Year 1 Semester 3
PBF 6074 *English for Specific Purposes OR
PBF 6084 *Instructional Design and Delivery OR
PBF 6094 *Intercultural Communication
PBF 6106 Project
*Choose one only
Year 1 Semester 1
PBF 6014 Principles and Practices in TESOL
PBF 6024 Second Language Acquisition

Year 1 Semester 2
PBF 6064 Language Teaching and Assessment
PBF 6044 Technology Mediated Language Learning

Year 1 Semester 3
PBF 6035 Materials Development for Language Teaching

Year 2 Semester 1
PBF 6055 Research Methods for TESOL

Year 2 Semester 2
PBF 6074 *English for Specific Purposes OR
PBF 6084 *Instructional Design and Delivery OR
PBF 6094 *Intercultural Communication
*Choose TWO

Year 2 Semester 3
PBF 6106 Project
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About the Programme

Who Should Apply?
The MEd TESOL programme provides students with advanced knowledge and practical skills for teaching English at various levels. Upon completion of MEd TESOL, graduates will be able to conduct research, publish, and run programmes on current real-world issues relating to language and communication.

The programme aims at providing opportunities to various group of potential candidates such as:
  • Customer Service Associates/Executives
  • Marketing/Human Resources Executives
  • Content Editor/Editors/Sub-Editors/ Copy Editors
  • Digital Content Editors
  • Translators
  • Proofreaders
  • Journalists
  • English Language Teachers/Senior Teachers
  • Training Managers/Management Trainees
  • Language and Communication Trainers