The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant intending to complete 180 points must have: 

a completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher, or have equivalent prior study  

or 

b completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher in 60 points above stage II 

or 

c (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University, or have equivalent prior study 

and  

(ii) passed 60 points of relevant courses towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Education from this University, with a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded. 

2 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant intending to complete 120 points must have:

a (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) at least two years of relevant professional experience or the equivalent

or

b (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher in 60 points above Stage II

and

(ii) at least two years of relevant professional experience or the equivalent

or

c (i) completed the requirements for a Bachelors Honours degree from this University, in a relevant subject with a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) at least one year of relevant professional experience or the equivalent.

3 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 or 2 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

4 Applicants who have not completed two years of full-time study in an English medium institution must have achieved an overall score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 on all bands in IELTS (Academic) or equivalent.

5 a In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of study. 

b In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 2 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has a Bachelors degree and relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind that is equivalent to one year of postgraduate study. 

Notes: 

(i) Admission to and completion of this programme does not meet New Zealand teacher registration requirements. 

(ii) A relevant degree or subject area may include: Business English, Linguistics, Language Studies, Language Teaching, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), or Translation and Interpreting. 

6 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1 or 5a must: 

a pass courses with a total value of 180 points 

and 

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees 

and 

c not exceed 220 points in total enrolment for this degree.  

7 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 2 or 5b must:  

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points 

and 

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees 

and 

c not exceed 160 points in total enrolment for this degree. 

8 a A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Schedule. 

b A student who has to complete 180 points for this degree must achieve a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher in the first 60 points of courses taken for this degree. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the MTESOL cannot continue. 

9 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar. 

10 A student may apply to reassign courses passed for the Master of Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages to the Postgraduate Certificate in Education.

11 This degree may be awarded with either Distinction or Merit as specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

12 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

13 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2026.