The Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MTESOL) at the University of Waikato equips both aspiring and experienced teachers with the knowledge and skills needed for English language teaching worldwide. The programme includes pathways for pre-service and in-service teachers, integrates classroom teaching practice, elective papers in applied linguistics, education theory, second language acquisition, and opportunities for TESOL-related research. Students develop academic and practical competencies, supported by language and study skills resources, and are prepared for a wide range of professional TESOL roles.

Course Content

• Second Language Acquisition: Theory and Research

• Pedagogic Linguistics for TESOL

• Second Language Teaching Practicum

• Second Language Testing and Programme Evaluation

• Multilingualism in Language Education

• Research Methods in Applied Linguistics

• TESOL Research Report

• Electives: Critical Studies in Disability and Inclusion, Managing People and Projects, Digital Learning and Educational Technology, Decolonising Theory and Indigenous Studies, Educational Leadership