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Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in Thesis
Mount Saint Vincent University
- Halifax, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A thesis-based master's degree in teaching english to speakers of other languages.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Build English reading
- Writing
- Listening and speaking skills for academic study and everyday communication.
Career outcomes
- EAL teacher (K-12)
- Classroom teacher
- Adult language teacher
- English for Academic Purposes instructor
- Director of English language programs
Curriculum
- Four units of coursework plus a 1.0-unit thesis: four core TESOL courses
- A thesis seminar
- A research methods course
- And electives in TESOL and education chosen with an advisor.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum B average (3.0 CGPA) and programme prerequisite courses
- Statement of intent
- References and CV
- School Psychology and Education programmes add programme-specific conditions on their checklists.. Entry grade detail: CGPA 3.0 (B) in the bachelor's degree (MSc Natural Sciences also 3.0 or 73% over the most recent 10 units
- Education programmes: CGPA 3.0 plus teaching experience
- MA School Psychology: psychology degree with thesis
- B+ in four required courses).
Accepted academic background
Four-year bachelor's degree in a related field, With programme-specific prerequisite courses, Statement of intent, References and CV (see checklist per programme).
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
- TOEFL iBT 93
- PTE Academic 61
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Recommendation Letters
- CV or Resume.
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme checklist and relevant deadline. Complete the Graduate Studies application package and pay the 90 CAD international fee. Submit transcripts (foreign credentials evaluated by WES)
- Statement of intent
- References
- CV and IELTS
- TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic scores. After receiving an offer
- Follow the university instructions for any acceptance deposit. Request the Provincial Attestation Letter if required
- Then apply for the study permit with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $14,400 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 CAD |
| Deposit | $500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus, Halifax |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Education |
| Department | Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | International students are eligible for most MSVU scholarships and bursaries (https://www.msvu.ca/future-students/money-matters/scholarships-awards/). |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $14,400 CAD per year. The application fee is $90 CAD. The deposit is $500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $11,100 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 93, PTE Academic 61.