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paulmanser · Joined: 28 Nov 2005 Posts: 403

Hi

Lastly, I just wnat to know what the BA degree has to be in to get a TEFL position in say Poland. Can the BA degree be in any subject?

My degree will be a BA degree in Applied criminology and psychology.

saint57 · Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 11:52 pm Post subject:

I don't know about Poland, but I estimate a BA in any field puts you in front of at least 50% of TEFLers in the world. I'm not saying it makes you a better teacher, cause I've seen people without one do just fine.

paulmanser · Joined: 28 Nov 2005 Posts: 403

Thank You saint57.

Saving my bacon with answering my questions once again. I owe you one.

I want to make a career out of TEFL.

thrifty · Joined: 25 Apr 2006 Posts: 1665 Location: chip van

How do you know you want to spend the rest of your life TEFLing when you have not even started?

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

I rarely see adverts saying what your BA should be in, just to have one.

It is masters degrees where they state: applied linguistics, TESOL or related degree.

MELEE · Posted: Fri May 05, 2006 3:13 pm Post subject:

I'm with Gordon, most jobs just want a BA in anything (though I have no experience with Poland) and in some jobs a background in applied criminology would come in quiet handy! Both in working with students, but also in dealing with your co-workers! Laughing

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

Eva Pilot · Posted: Sat May 06, 2006 12:40 am Post subject:

A lot of countries require TEFL workers to possess a BA just for Working Visa regulations sake.

Spinoza · Joined: 17 Oct 2004 Posts: 194 Location: Saudi Arabia

In Korea, BA can be in anything.

Pollux · Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Posts: 224 Location: PL

paulmanser · Joined: 28 Nov 2005 Posts: 403

Hi Pollux,

Business bores me. I'm choosing Criminology with Psychology because it interests me and since the BA can be in anything it wont be a problem.

I just wanted to make DOUBLE SURE with ppl on this forum since they have been there and done it and got the T-SHIRT that the BA degree CAN be in anything.

What bothers me is, is that they usually ask for the BA for visa reasons yet im a EU citizen therefore do not require a BA. It is like jumping through hoops for the fun of it.

I surpose I should get the BA anyway as a safety net, plus you probably SHOULD have one I surpose (before anyone says that).

paulmanser · Joined: 28 Nov 2005 Posts: 403

Pollux, same can be said for the UK with students doing media studies degree and dance degrees. What future for the UK?

Dont worry I have pretty much asked every question under the sun about TEFL.

I'm done. Very Happy

and cheers for the TEFLers that have answered my questions

much appreciated.