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Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Murray State University

Murray, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Master's to teach English in US or overseas.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop advanced knowledge of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and evaluate learning approaches
Communicate appropriately with learners
And reflect on educational practice.

Career outcomes

ESL teaching in schools
Community colleges
Adult education
Overseas English teaching

Curriculum

36 credit hours: language
Culture
Instruction and assessment strands. Students complete study of language structure and variation
Pragmatics
Instruction methods and assessment
With a culminating project
And the programme is aligned with TESOL standards.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree with university transcripts
GPA 2.75 to 3.0 depending on programme
English test (IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 71
PTE 51
Duolingo 100)
Proof of funds 21
600 USD
GRE/GMAT
References or statement of purpose for some programmes
Grade/context: Bachelor GPA 2.75 to 3.0 on 4.0 scale depending on programme (2.75 Accountancy and Analytics
3.0 most others).

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (some programmes require a specific field), University transcripts with grading scale, Diploma/graduation certificate, Passport copy, Bank statement showing at least 21, 600 USD (or scholarship letter), Programme-specific extras: letters of reference, Statement of purpose, GRE/GMAT for certain programmes.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 71
PTE Academic 51
Duolingo 100
TOEIC 790

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
Academic Transcripts
Qualification Certificate
English Test Results
Financial Support Documents.

How to apply

Check the master's requirements
Programme-specific rules and deadlines: Fall 2027 June 28
Spring 2027 October Apply online and pay the 100 USD fee. Upload passport
University transcripts
Degree certificate
Reference letters
Statement of purpose
GRE or GMAT if required
English test and a bank statement of at least 21
600 USD.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$10,008, $11,358 USD
Application fee	$100 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Main campus
Faculty or school	College of Humanities and Fine Arts
Department	English and Philosophy
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30,60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarships or financial assistance may be available at Murray State University for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
28 Jun 2027
226 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.