MA in International Language Education 12 months Postgraduate Program By The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 41 QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

3,837 USDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Apr, 2024Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Arts (MA) Program in International Language Education offers advanced postgraduate education, taught in English, with two specialized concentrations: Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), and Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (TCSL). Our research-informed approach to language education prepares language professionals for a dynamic global career in teaching English or Chinese as a second language. The program provides a solid foundation in applied linguistics, with an emphasis on the use of digital technology in teaching. On successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to: Explain applied linguistics theories; Design effective teaching plans and devise appropriate testing methods for second-language teaching based on language pedagogy; Effectively teach English or Chinese as a second language in English to non-native speakers; Design and implement research-embedded teaching approaches; and Lead teaching teams in the development of language curricula and teaching materials.

Program overview

Main Subject

Modern Languages

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Arts (MA) Program in International Language Education offers advanced postgraduate education, taught in English, with two specialized concentrations: Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), and Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (TCSL). Our research-informed approach to language education prepares language professionals for a dynamic global career in teaching English or Chinese as a second language. The program provides a solid foundation in applied linguistics, with an emphasis on the use of digital technology in teaching. On successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to: Explain applied linguistics theories; Design effective teaching plans and devise appropriate testing methods for second-language teaching based on language pedagogy; Effectively teach English or Chinese as a second language in English to non-native speakers; Design and implement research-embedded teaching approaches; and Lead teaching teams in the development of language curricula and teaching materials.

Admission Requirements

100+
6.5+
Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification. Applicants must declare the concentration they apply for at the time of application.  Any transfer between the TESL and TCSL concentrations must be approved by the Academic Directors, and is contingent on whether students can meet the language proficiency requirement of the concentration they would like to transfer to. Double-concentration is not allowed.

01 Apr 2024
1 Year
Sep

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

2,878 USD
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International Students

3,837 USD
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