A master's in second-language acquisition, language-teaching methodology, assessment and educational technology, with supervised teaching practice in real classrooms. Prepares graduates to teach, design materials and lead ESL/ELT programmes.
Balances applied-linguistics theory with classroom practice, including a supervised TESOL practicum (ELT 619); students choose a thesis or coursework track.
MBA and MBDA applicants take the GMAT or the AUS admission test; a statement of purpose is required for some programmes.
Prepares graduates to teach English as a foreign/second language at secondary and tertiary levels, and for PhD study in language learning and teaching.
Licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); AUS holds US regional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
Award
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; Spring intake for many programmes)
Typical Offer
Bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.00 GPA + IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT 80); at least one undergraduate linguistics course (or a bridging course) required
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Education
Campus
Sharjah
Course Type
Master of Arts
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
AED 65,565/yr
Apply online at apply.aus.edu with transcripts, a CV, references and a statement of purpose where required. The graduate application fee is AED 450 + 5% VAT. AUS offers graduate assistantships to qualified applicants.