Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The taught MA in Applied Linguistics and Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) provides an opportunity for closely mentored postgraduate learning and research in the theoretical and practical aspects of applied linguistics and TESOL. This programme aims to assist in your development of a better-informed English language professional who is well equipped to research and contribute to language policy, course design and delivery, teacher education and professional development, and TESOL management. It enhances awareness of issues surrounding the learning of English by speakers of other languages in different contexts around the world and it leads to a range of career paths in the international TESOL industry. It offers focused and scholarly engagement with current theory and practice in second language acquisition, the learning of language skills and systems, the evaluation of English language proficiency, the use of digital technology in TESOL, and English for Specific Purposes. The taught MA in Applied Linguistics and Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) provides an opportunity for closely mentored postgraduate learning and research in the theoretical and practical aspects of applied linguistics and TESOL. This programme aims to assist in your development of a better-informed English language professional who is well equipped to research and contribute to language policy, course design and delivery, teacher education and professional development, and TESOL management. It enhances awareness of issues surrounding the learning of English by speakers of other languages in different contexts around the world and it leads to a range of career paths in the international TESOL industry. It offers focused and scholarly engagement with current theory and practice in second language acquisition, the learning of language skills and systems, the evaluation of English language proficiency, the use of digital technology in TESOL, and Engli
Career Opportunities
The M.A. in Applied Linguistics and Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages enables you to fill such positions as those of Director of Studies, trainer, course designer, examiner, consultant, etc. It also makes you eligible for doctoral study in TESOL.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2) Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) ELP5006 Research Methods in TESOL 10 ECTS Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) ELP5004 Applied Linguistics for TESOL 5 ECTS ELP5031 Advanced Grammar 10 ECTS ELP5063 Evaluating English Language Proficiency 5 ECTS ELP5064 Developing English Language Proficiency 5 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) ELP5003 Second Language Acquisition 5 ECTS ELP5007 TESOL Practicum 15 ECTS Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints). Students are required to choose one study-unit to the value of 5 ECTS credits from the elective study-units on offer below: ELP5000 TESOL Leadership and Management 5 ECTS ELP5002 English for Specific Purposes 5 ECTS Year 2 Semester 1 Compulsory Units Students are required to register for ONE of the following study-units: ELP5010 Dissertation 30 ECTS ELP5020 Project-based Dissertation 30 ECTS This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Degree of Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - M.A. - under the auspices of the Centre for English Language Proficiency.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of: Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications a Bachelor degree in English from this University or from a higher education institution recognised by Senate, provided that they demonstrate, through appropriate certification and references, that they have undertaken at least 500 hours of teaching English or are in possession of a Malta Qualifications Framework Level 4 qualification in TESOL or higher or a Bachelor degree from this University or from a higher education institution recognised by Senate, in an area of study deemed relevant by the Board, provided that they are either in possession of a Malta Qualifications Framework Level 4 qualification in English or an IELTS 7 or equivalent and have undertaken at least 1000 hours of teaching English or, if they have no teaching experience, they will be required to follow and successfully complete the University of Malta Certificate in ELT or a DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults) or Dip.TESOL (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) qualification or equivalent, including relevant teaching experience. Notes and any other requirements Applicants for the Course may be required to demonstrate through an interview that they have sufficient proficiency and background to be able to follow the Course with profit. In certain such instances the Board may recommend that applicants follow a preparatory programme. In cases where applicants lack essential knowledge in particular areas not covered in their qualifications, the Board of the Centre may require students admitted to the Course to follow and pass supplementary study-unit/s to which not more than 12 ECTS credits are assigned in addition to the programme of study. You are viewing the entry requirements for International applicants. Switch to Local qualifications. You can submit your application online . The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We enc
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
€4,800 (Non-EU)
About University of Malta
University of Malta
Msida, Malta
TheUniversity of Malta(Maltese:L-Università ta' Malta;UM; formerlyUOM) is apublic research universityin the towns ofMsidaandValletta, Malta. It serves as theflagshipandnational universityof...
University Profile- Start Date October
- Language English
- Duration 2 years
- Credits 90
