Program Overview
The English Language Teaching (MPhilPGradDip) at Trinity College Dublin is a MPhil programme in Education over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the English Language Teaching (MPhilPGradDip) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 16,693 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,958 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English Language Teaching (MPhilPGradDip) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Second Language Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Describing English Grammar
- Language Testing
- Pedagogical Grammar of English
- English Language Teaching Practice 1
- English Language Teaching Practice 2
- Technology, Language, and Communication
- Language Variation and Change
- Corpus Linguistics
- History and Globalisation of English
- Bilingualism and the Maintenance of Irish
- Linguistic Pragmatics
- Multilingualism
- Second Language Teaching
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should have a good honors degree (at least an upper second or equivalent; GPA of at least 3.2). Preference is given to applicants with relevant teaching experience. Students who are not native speakers of English are expected to attend the orientation course in English for Academic Purposes in the CLCS in the month preceding the start of the academic year. All applicants are expected to show proficiency in at least one language other than their first language. Applicants must complete the Personal Statement section of the application form and explain their motivation in applying for their chosen course(s).
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 16,693 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,958 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 16,693 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,958 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Trinity College Dublin directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, branded by the board as Trinity College, the University of Dublin, and officially incorporated as Trinity College...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-07-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months