Study location	Lithuania, Klaipėda
Type	Master, part-time
Nominal duration	2 years
Study language	English
Awards	M.A.

Tuition fee	€5,500 per programme
Application fee	€30 one-time
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Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Two letters of recommendation , motivational letter The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. Applicants must upload education documents in original language, as well as translations into English. Diplomas and transcripts issued outside EU must be legalized with a legalization stamp or Apostille. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Territory requirements	Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Bangladesh, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE, CAE or CPE, IELTS 7+ or TOEFL 100+ - iBT TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) – 100 - IELTS Academic – Band 7.0

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Please keep in mind that country specific requirements may be applied. Based on your submitted documents the Admissions Committee will evaluate your overall academic readiness for university studies at LCC. If any substantial differences of your academic qualifications compared to Lithuanian national qualification framework are determined or the provided information is not sufficient to make the admission decision, an applicant may be asked to submit additional documents or take an LCC Skills and Knowledge test.

Overview

Master’s programs in TESOL are common in many parts of the world, but are new to Lithuania. This international program follows three key principles: theoretical linguistic knowledge, applied scientific research, and the practical use of both theory and research. The core of this program consists of sociolinguistics and linguistics, which are combined with management and language teaching pedagogy. The M.A. in TESOL program at LCC International University is geared toward a wide audience. It is designed for those who are willing to deepen their knowledge of applied linguistics as well as those who want a thorough knowledge of foreign language teaching methods and their practical application in international contexts. In particular, the program is designed for:

- High school teachers willing to enrich their professional and methodological competence;
- Individuals who have received their Bachelor’s degree and want to pursue a career in English language teaching in an increasingly multilingual world;
- Individuals who are interested in language program administration and management;
- Individuals who are interested in research in the field of applied linguistics.

Programme structure

Year 1
Learn the dynamic nature of language and the power of language use internationally
Dive into the psychological, cognitive, and social complexities of learning a second language
Analyze unique opportunities to integrate your faith into your teaching
Explore the world of language assessment and testing
Design student-centered lessons that improve students’ language through best practices
Create a curriculum for specialized groups of students
Year 2
Have the option of completing a teaching practicum at LCC in Lithuania or anywhere in the world
Dive into language research methods
Complete research in your own classrooms to inform your understanding of your practice
Learn best practices of language program administration from budgeting to mentoring teachers
Write a publishable thesis on language research in an area of your choice
Become researchers as you enroll in the thesis courses. You will be guided by an advisor to write a literature review, select methods, collect data, and report findings on a topic of their choice