Applied Linguistics – TESL (MA)

Faculty of Social Sciences Master of Arts

  • Main Campus

Teaching English as a second or subsequent language is a complex process, with a knowledge base combining such diverse areas as applied linguistics, language-teaching methodology, curriculum design and testing. Our Master of Arts program is designed to integrate these important elements into an educational experience, promoting a high level of expertise and professionalism.

Program Pathways:

  • Research Stream (Thesis or Major Research Paper)
    • Full-time students only.
  • Course-Based Stream
    • Full-time and Part-time students considered.

Entry point:

  • September

Duration:

  • Course-work and Thesis – 4 terms (16 months)
  • Major Research Paper – 3 terms (12 months)
  • Course-Based – 3 terms (12 months)

Application deadline:

  • January 15

Applications submitted after the deadline may be looked at on a first-come, first-served basis. International applicants interested in applying after the posted application deadline should contact the program for details on availability.

General program inquiries
Graduate program director
Lynn Dempsey
Graduate program coordinator
Mae Leong

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Admission requirements

  1. Check the university requirements and the program requirements.
  2. Complete the online application and submit the non-refundable application fee.
  3. You will need to submit your transcripts as well as the following program-specific materials:
    1. A personal statement of Intent
    2. Three references, preferably academic, are required.
    3. Current CV (Curriculum Vitae).