Teaching and Learning English as a Foreign Second Language
Universitat Rovira i VirgiliProgram Overview
The Teaching and Learning English as a Foreign Second Language at Universitat Rovira I Virgili is a Master 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 Teaching and Learning English as a Foreign Second Language programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Spain 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
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 2,910 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,910 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Tarragona, Spain
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching and Learning English as a Foreign Second Language 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 Acquisition
- Methodology of Second Language Teaching
- Research Methods and Tools in ELT
- Materials and Techniques in ELT
- Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) and New Technologies in ELT
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission qualifications
To be admitted on the programme, students must hold one of the following qualifications:
- Pre-Bologna Bachelors Degree in English Studies; Bachelors Degree in English; Bachelors Degree in Modern Languages, Culture and Communication; Bachelors Degree in Translation and Interpretation, or other qualifications with a foreign-language component such as the Diploma in Primary-School Teaching (Foreign Language Speciality), the Bachelors Degree in Infant Education or Primary Education (Speciality in English), and the Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Tourism, and other similar qualifications.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,910 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,910 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,910 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,910 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universitat Rovira I Virgili 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 Universitat Rovira i Virgili
Universitat Rovira i Virgili
Tarragona, Spain
The URV is the public university of southern Catalonia, with deep roots in the region, an international vision, approachable teaching staff and excellent research.
University Profile- Application Deadline Sep, 2026
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
