Program Overview
The Teaching in English at Boston College is a MA programme in Education, 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 in English programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: USD 1,454 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 1,454 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Boston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching in English 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
- Evolution of the understanding of the English language and the historical influences on its various forms.
- English grammars.
- Semantics, syntax, morphology, and phenology.
- Use of the processes of composing to create various forms of oral, visual, and written literacy.
- Use a wide range of writing strategies to generate meaning and to clarify understanding.
- Knowledge of a broad historical and contemporary spectrum of United States, British and world literatures.
- Works from a range of cultures.
- Works from a range of genres.
- Works by female authors.
- Works by authors of color.
- Works of literary theory and criticism.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GRE General Test
GRE Subject Test strongly recommended
3 Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Writing sample
TOEFL/IELTS for international applicants
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,454 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 1,454 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,454 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 1,454 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Boston College 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 Boston College
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, United States
Boston College is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English