Applied Linguistics (TESL)

To be considered for admission to a Master\xc2\x92s program, a student will normally hold a four year degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited university with a minimum 75% (mid-B) average over the last two years of full-time undergraduate study.

Direct entry:

• Three references are required.
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume: This should include the applicant\xc2\x92s education, employment, publications, teaching and research activities, and other professional experience (e.g., relevant volunteer experience).
• A Statement of Intent: \xc2\xada one or two page statement outlining the applicant\xc2\x92s objectives in undertaking graduate studies in Applied Linguistics, the applicant\xc2\x92s academic preparedness for the program, and the applicant\xc2\x92s focus of study in the program
• English Language Proficiency Requirement (if applicant\xc2\x92s first language is not English): TOEFL 630 PBT/109 IBT, TWE 5.5 and TSE 55 or IELTS 8 and writing band 8 (no individual score under 7.5).*
• Applicants may also be required to submit a writing sample.

*DALS does not grant language waivers to applicants from other countries but requires them to submit the language score they achieved on one of the language tests listed above.

Bridged entry:

• Cover letter submitted by the applicant or agency (if applicable)
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume: This should indicate the applicant\xc2\x92s education, employment, publication, teaching and research activities, and other professional experience.
• English Language Proficiency scores for Bridged entry route: TOEFL PBT 550, TOEFL CBT 213, TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5 and writing band 6.5 (no score under 5.5); ITELP 520 with writing of 225 (Brock University\xc2\x92s own language proficiency test).*
• Applicants may also be required to submit a writing sample.

*Language of instruction waivers are not accepted for the MA Applied Linguistics (TESL) program.