Massey’s Master of Applied Linguistics (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) provides in-service development for practicing teachers of English as a second language.

The Master of Applied Linguistics (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) offers you flexible study pathways. 

You will improve your ability to teach English to speakers of other languages.

Incorporate your professional experience into your study

The qualification offers extensive opportunities to engage with curricula from a teaching English as a second language (TESOL) perspective. 

You can also try out new approaches in your practice and reflect on your experience as a TESOL professional.

Get real-world skills

This program will prepare you to contribute to research and professional understanding in a range of TESOL-related educational levels and research contexts.

Draw on Massey’s research strengths

You’ll complete a research report (Coursework Pathway) or thesis (Research Pathway) as part of this qualification, supported by leading TESOL researchers.

Want to become a registered teacher

This program is not a pathway to becoming a registered teacher in the New Zealand primary and secondary school setting. 

• Officially verified copies of Birth certificate/ Current passport, including any residency visa/ Citizenship certificate
• Proof of the name change
• High School graduation certificate
• Academic transcripts
• English Language proficiency
• A statement of any disability or health condition (If Applicable)
• Evidence of any scholarships (If Applicable)
• CV

To enter the Master of Applied Linguistics (Teaching English to Speakers of Other languages) you will:

• have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor's degree with at least a B (70%-74.99%) grade average across the 200-300 level courses, and
• have completed relevant teaching and related experience approved by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences as appropriate for entry, or
• have been awarded or qualified for a postgraduate diploma in second language teaching or a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics,
• or equivalent, with at least a B+ grade average for entry to the Research Pathway, or at least a B (70%-74.99%) grade average for entry to the Coursework Pathway.

If you have a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics as outlined above, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification in accordance with the limits specified in the Recognition of Prior Learning.

You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.

You will need to supply a copy of your CV (Curriculum Vitae) containing details of teaching and related work experience.