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Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
- Ningbo, China
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master's to teach English in US or overseas.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and evaluate learning approaches
- Communicate appropriately with learners
- And reflect on educational practice.
Career outcomes
- ESL teaching in schools
- Community colleges
- Adult education
- Overseas English teaching
Curriculum
- 36 credit hours: language
- Culture
- Instruction and assessment strands. Students complete study of language structure and variation
- Pragmatics
- Instruction methods and assessment
- With a culminating project
- And the programme is aligned with TESOL standards.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Honours degree at 2:1 level or above (or international equivalent) in an appropriate subject; Chinese mainland degrees weighted average 78-85 depending on the university.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (honours, 2:1 or equivalent) in an appropriate subject; some courses state subject requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- PTE Academic 71
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- Recommendation Letter
- Personal Statement
- Passport Copy
- Passport Photo
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and the 30 June 2027 deadline for September 2027 entry (late applications may be considered). Apply online through the UNNC Application Hub; email or post applications are not accepted. Upload a recommendation letter
- transcripts and degree certificates
- English test report if available
- personal statement
- passport copy and a photo. Processing takes about 4 to 6 weeks; some courses interview applicants. Send outstanding results by 15 July 2027 for a conditional offer.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | ¥130,000 - ¥150,000 CNY |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Ningbo Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Department | Education and English |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | International postgraduate taught applicants with an offer may apply for competitive Nottingham Global scholarships. Some awards cover the first year only; applicant merit, a scholarship statement and published closing dates apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
228 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 30 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is ¥130,000 - ¥150,000 CNY per year. The estimated living cost is ¥50,000 CNY.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, PTE Academic 71. An interview is required.

