Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), code: 8140111

TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL)

1. OVERVIEW OF THE MASTER’S PROGRAM

  • Program Title: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
  • Program Code: 8140111
  • Total credits: 60
  • Training form: Full-time
  • Training Duration: 2 years
  • Email: ffl.graduate@tdtu.edu.vn
Programme Introduction

The Master’s Programme in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is designed to train highly qualified professionals in the field of English language teaching and research, meeting the increasing demands of modern education and international integration.

The programme adopts a learner-centered approach, in which learners are positioned as active agents in the training process. This approach encourages learners’ autonomy, active engagement, and meaningful participation in the learning process. It also provides effective guidance to help learners achieve the learning outcomes of each course and of the programme as a whole.

The programme equips learners with self-directed learning and research competencies, strengthens the integration of theory and practice, and promotes the application of knowledge to real-life contexts. It also employs flexible teaching and learning strategies such as group work, discussions, presentations, and academic seminars/workshops.

Training duration: 2 years

Eligibility for application

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in one of the following majors:

•   English Language Teaching

•   English Studies

•   English Linguistics and Literature

•   British Literature

* Notes:

•   Applicants holding a related undergraduate degree without Educational Psychology are required to complete this course before application.

•   Applicants holding a Pedagogical Training Certificate or a bachelor’s degree with a teacher-education orientation are likely to be exempt from the bridging course (Eduational Psychology). 

Training Orientations

The programme offers two orientations:

•   Research-oriented programme: designed for learners who wish to pursue an academic career and engage in in-depth research in linguistics and English language teaching methodology.

•   Application-oriented programme:  suitable for teachers and educational practitioners working in educational institutions who seek to enhance their professional qualifications, pedagogical competence, and practical teaching skills. 

Career Opportunities

Upon graduation, learners may take up various professional positions such as: English teachers at secondary schools and language centers; English lecturers at universities and colleges; senior specialists in educational management agencies and training organizations; curriculum designers and academic directors at educational centers; researchers in linguistics and English language teaching at research institutes and universities, both domestically and internationally.

Why Choose the Master’s Programme in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)?

•  The curriculum is designed benchmarked with modern programmes of leading universities worldwide, enabling learners to apply theory to practice, enhance independent working capacity, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

•  The curriculum is developed to strengthen learners’ research and teaching competencies, enabling them to successfully conduct scientific research in linguistics and English language teaching and learning, or to create practice-oriented products based on research skills to solve real-world problems in the field.

•  The curriculum updates disciplinary knowledge and professional skills to meet the teaching needs of educational institutions at different levels.

•  Learners have opportunities to participate in scientific research activities, research projects, seminars, and other academic activities, creating a solid foundation for progression to doctoral-level training programmes.