Master of Arts in Teaching Literature in a second language context


The Open University of Sri Lanka

Nawala, Nugegoda 11222, Sri Lanka

  • Sector: Art , Teaching
  • Study Mode: Full Time
  • Full Time Duration: 2 Years
  • Degree Type: Master
  • Awarding University: The Open University of Sri Lanka

Course Description

Applications are invited for the above programme of study to be conducted by the Postgraduate Instituteof English (PGIE), the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL).



The PGIE’s MA in TLSC is a unique programme and is currently the only Master of Arts programme dedicated to the Teaching of Literature (in a Second Language Context) (TLSC) available anywhere across the region. Since its inauguration in 2014, the programme has attracted a wide range of students teaching literature at state universities and private higher educational institutes, officials in education administration, and teachers from government, private, and international schools from all parts of Sri Lanka.


Entry Requirements

A four (04) year Bachelor’s degree in English and/or English Language Teaching, OR
A three (03) year Bachelor’s degree in Arts with English as a subject and at least 02 (two) years’ experience in English Literature or Language teaching, OR
A three (03) year Bachelor’s degree in the English medium and a minimum of three (03) years’ experience in teaching English Literature at G.C.E. O/L or A/L or equivalent standard at a recognized institution, OR
An equivalent or higher qualification acceptable to the Senate of the Open University of Sri Lanka,


Entry to the programme: Successful performance at the Entry Test

All applicants must sit the Entry Test. Only those who PASS the Test will be eligible to register for the MA in TLSC.


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