The Degree of Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages – MTESOL

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, a student must have:

a (i) completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher in 60 points above Stage II, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

and

(ii) at least two years’ relevant professional experience or equivalent, as approved by Senate or its representative

or

b (i) completed the requirements for a Bachelors Honours degree in a relevant subject from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

and

(ii) at least one year of relevant professional experience or equivalent, as approved by Senate or its representative.

2 Students who have not completed two years of full-time study in an English medium institution must have achieved an overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 on all bands in IELTS (Academic) or equivalent.

Notes:

(i) Admission to and completion of this programme does not meet New Zealand teacher registration requirements.

(ii) A relevant subject may include: Business English, Linguistics, Language Studies, Language Teaching, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), or Translation and Interpreting.

3 A student enrolled for this degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

4 The total enrolment for this degree must not exceed 160 points.

5 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Schedule.

6 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

7 a The research project, when included in the programme, is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the Programme Director or its representative.

b A student must have passed or be enrolled in LANGTCHG 757 before commencing the research project.

c The research project topic must be approved by the Programme Director or nominee prior to enrolment.

d The research project is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

8 This degree may be awarded with either Honours, Distinction or Merit as specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

9 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

10 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2024.