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

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant must have:

a (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) at least two years of relevant professional experience or the equivalent

or

b (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher in 60 points above Stage II

and

(ii) at least two years of relevant professional experience or the equivalent

or

c (i) completed the requirements for a Bachelors Honours degree from this University, in a relevant subject with a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) at least one year of relevant professional experience or the equivalent.

2 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 In order to be admitted to this degree, applicants 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.

4 In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has a Bachelors degree and relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind that is equivalent to one year of postgraduate study.

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.

5 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

and

c not exceed 160 points in total enrolment for this degree.

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

7 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.

8 a The research project, when included in the programme, is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the Academic Head.

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 prior to enrolment.

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

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

10 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

11 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.