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bulgogiboy · Joined: 23 Feb 2005 Posts: 803

Hi Everyone,

Stirling University in Scotland does an MSc in TESOL, and I'm wondering how this would be seen by Gulf employers? Would it be viewed with suspicion seeing as most masters in TESOL are MA/MEd's?

I have an undergraduate degree in English already, would a PGDip in TESOL qualify me to get decent jobs in the Gulf?

Thanks,

p.s. pm me if you can.

Neil McBeath · Joined: 01 Dec 2005 Posts: 277 Location: Saudi Arabia

For the Arab Gulf, a Masters degree is better than a Diploma/Certiificate.

And a Masters degree is a Masters degree.

I actually have a Masters Degree from Aston University in Birmingham, and the onkly time it has ever caused problems was when I tried to enter it on the on-line application form used by HCT. That was back in 2005.

The on-line form simply rejected it.

Nobody else has ever reacted that like that.

PC Parrot · Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:48 am Post subject:

Rest assured that it wasn't because of any high standards held by HCT

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

HCT hires distance and online MAs... sounds like more of a glitch in the online app program.

VS

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Most locals here will not even look at a DIPLOMA. Masters - or best of all is DOCTORATE.

The utility of having a Doctorate when your students are all False Beginners or Lower Elementary Level has never been clear to me.

A qualification in infant teaching would be more appropriate for many jobs here. Froebel or Montessori anyone ?