Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MTESOL)

Regulations for the Degree of Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MTESOL)

1. Admission to the Programme

   1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
   2. Every applicant shall have fulfilled one of the following conditions:
      1. have been awarded a bachelor's degree (or equivalent or higher qualification) with at least a B grade average in a relevant major or minor subject such as Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, TESOL, English language, or a language other than English, Education, Language Teaching, Translation Studies or
      2. have been awarded a bachelor's degree (or equivalent or higher qualification) with at least a B grade average in any discipline, and
         1. at least two years' relevant professional experience (e.g., teaching, educational administration, curriculum planning) that provides an equivalent level of preparation, or
         2. a recognised TESOL certification, such as CELTA, DELTA and Trinity CertTESOL.

2. Structure of the Programme

   1. The degree will be awarded in one of the following endorsements: Teaching English as a Global Language, Teaching English in Pacific Contexts, TESOL and Educational Leadership or Computer-Assisted Language Learning.
   2. The programme of study shall consist of either:
      1. LING 501, 502, 503 and 90 points of required papers for one of the endorsements listed in the MTESOL Schedule,
      2. or with approval of the Head of Programme, LING 501, 502, LING 415 or LING 432, LING 590, HUMS 501.
   3. With the permission of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) and the Director of MTESOL, a candidate may substitute for one required paper a paper of another subject at the same level worth 30 points.
   4. A candidate shall, before commencing the research dissertation secure the approval of the Head of Programme for the topic, the supervisor(s), and the proposed course of the investigation.
   5. The candidate may not present a research dissertation which has previously been accepted for another degree.

3. Duration of the Programme

   A candidate shall normally complete the degree within 12 months, or 18 months of full-time study, or not more than 36 months of part-time study.
   
   Exception to the normal duration of the programme shall be permitted only with the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) and no programme of study shall exceed five calendar years from the date of first admission.

4. Examination of the Research Dissertation

   1. The Head of School of Arts or Head of English and Linguistics shall appoint a Convener of Examiners who shall oversee the examination of the dissertation.
   2. The dissertation shall be examined by at least two examiners, at least one of whom shall be external to the University.
   3. The candidate's supervisor shall not be an examiner but may make a report on the work of the candidate to the Convener of Examiners.
   4. Each examiner shall supply a written report on the dissertation and recommend a mark and grade on the basis of the work submitted.
   5. Where the examiners cannot agree on a result, the Convener of Examiners should so report to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) or nominee who shall arrive at a decision after consulting a referee who should normally be external to the University.

5. Withdrawal from the Programme

   Where a candidate withdraws from the programme after completing 120 points, the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Humanities) or nominee may recommend the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts.

6. Level of Award of the Degree

   The degree may be awarded with distinction or with credit.

7. Variations

   The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.