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Linguistics (TESOL: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

Sophia University
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #18
Tuition USD 8,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline Dec, 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location Tokyo, Japan
Language English

Program Overview

The Linguistics (TESOL: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) at Sophia University is a MA programme in Education over 24 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 Linguistics (TESOL: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Japan and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: USD 8,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  5. Location: Tokyo, Japan

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Linguistics (TESOL: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. The department offers a curriculum designed to help students gain practical proficiency in English necessary for global cross-cultural communication and develop expertise in a field of foreign studies of their choice.
  2. Our goal is to help students become citizens of the world who can communicate with the modern world and contribute to international society.
  3. To achieve this goal, the students will endeavor to enhance their English proficiency and pursue their specialty studies in one of the seven specialized fields including “English studies,” “American studies,” and “England and English-speaking countries.”

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • The M.A.Program in Linguistics (TESOL:Teaching English to speakers of Other Languages) is a branch of the Master\'s Program in Linguistics, and can be completed by the medium of English.
  • Applications are accepted twice a year for Spring entry (April). An oral examination will be held for admissions.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 8,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: USD 8,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Sophia University 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 Sophia University

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Sophia University

Tokyo, Japan

Sophia University(Japanese:上智大学,Hepburn:Jōchi Daigaku;Latin:Universitas Sedis Sapientiae)is aprivateJesuitresearch universityinTokyo, Japan. Founded in 1913 by theJesuits, it was granted...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Dec, 2026
  • Start Date Apr, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months