Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Subject regulations
By studying Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) you will explore the principles and practices of second and additional language teaching. The programme offered at The University of Waikato is designed for both new and experienced teachers.
You will develop the knowledge and skills needed to teach English to speakers of other languages, with the option to choose from a number of electives, designed to acknowledge potential career pathways that are open to you as a graduate.
You can choose papers in applied linguistics, second language acquisition, education theory, education leadership, assessment, as well as papers such as English for Academic Purposes (EAP), curriculum, Pacific Pedagogies, English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI). You can also choose to take a TESOL teaching practice paper.
Students will also engage with and undertake TESOL-related research, completing both research methods and research report papers.
Other qualifications
Prescriptions for:
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PGCert(TESOL) and PGDip(TESOL) The Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is available on-campus in Hamilton. The programme comprises 60 points, consisting of APPLN564 and APPLN566 as required papers.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages is available on-campus in Hamilton and may be taken full-time or part-time. The programme comprises 120 points, including APPLN564 and APPLN566 as required papers.
For further details, contact the Division of Education Office.
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MTESOL The qualification regulations define the requirements for the Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
Candidates admitted into the 180 point MTESOL under section 2(a) or 2(b), must complete 180 points at 500 level, including: APPLN501, APPLN564, APPLN566, and either ALPSS592 (60 points) or APPLN585 and one of APPLN505, APPLN530, APPLN562, APPLN563, or APPLN565.
Candidates admitted into the 120 point MTESOL under section 2(c), must complete 120 points at 500 level, including: APPLN501, APPLN564, APPLN566 and APPLN585.
Candidates who have completed a Bachelor’s degree with Honours or a Postgraduate Diploma in a cognate discipline may substitute APPLN564 and APPLN566 for one of APPLN505, APPLN530, APPLN562, APPLN563, APPLN565, or APPLN592 and any remaining points from any elective paper.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages papers
| Code and paper title | Points | |
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APPLN501
Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
The overall aim of this paper is to provide students with a critical awareness of a range of issues and skills associated with carrying out research... |
30 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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APPLN564
Second Language Acquisition: Theory and Research
The aim of this paper is to introduce students to the key streams of second language acquisition theory and related research as part of their... |
30 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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APPLN565
Second Language Testing and Programme Evaluation
The overall aim of this paper is to introduce students to the key concepts and procedures relating to second language testing and language programme... |
30 | No occurrences |
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APPLN566
Pedagogic Linguistics for TESOL
TESOL educators require a strong understanding of the components of the English language in order to teach it effectively. This paper connects... |
30 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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APPLN585
TESOL Research Report
This paper involves planning, implementing and reporting a supervised research study in the field of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other... |
30 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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APPLN592
Dissertation
A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. |
60 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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APPLN593
Applied Linguistics/TESOL Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. |
90 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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APPLN594
Applied Linguistics/TESOL Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. |
120 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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MTESL503
Multilingualism in Language Education: Theories, Practices, Policies, and Critical Perspectives
This paper equips language education students with skills in managing multilingual classrooms, advocating for linguistic equity, and applying... |
30 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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|---|---|---|
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APPLN800
Applied Linguistics/TESOL MPhil Thesis
Applied Linguistics/TESOL MPhil Thesis |
120 | 26X (Hamilton) |
| Code and paper title | Points | |
|---|---|---|
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APPLN900
Applied Linguistics/TESOL PhD Thesis
Applied Linguistics/TESOL PhD Thesis |
120 | 26I (Hamilton) & 26J (Hamilton) & 26K (Hamilton) & 26X (Hamilton) |
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APPLN501 Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
The overall aim of this paper is to provide students with a critical awareness of a range of issues and skills associated with carrying out research...
Points 30The aim of this paper is to introduce students to the key streams of second language acquisition theory and related research as part of their...
Points 30The overall aim of this paper is to introduce students to the key concepts and procedures relating to second language testing and language programme...
Points 30TESOL educators require a strong understanding of the components of the English language in order to teach it effectively. This paper connects...
Points 30This paper involves planning, implementing and reporting a supervised research study in the field of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other...
Points 30A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
Points 60An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
Points 90An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
Points 120This paper equips language education students with skills in managing multilingual classrooms, advocating for linguistic equity, and applying...
Points 30 -
APPLN800 Applied Linguistics/TESOL MPhil Thesis
Applied Linguistics/TESOL MPhil Thesis
Points 120 -
APPLN900 Applied Linguistics/TESOL PhD Thesis
Applied Linguistics/TESOL PhD Thesis
Points 120
2026 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 1 Nov 2025 01:00am