Program Overview
The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at University of Nottingham Ningbo China is a MA programme in Education over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 10,550 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 9,350 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Ningbo, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Developments in Language Teaching Methodology
- Applied Linguistics for TESOL
- The Language Learner and Language Learning
- English for Academic and Specific Purposes (EAP and ESP)
- Research Methods for Language Teachers
- Enhancing Language Learning with Digital Technologies
- Language Testing and Assessment
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- A good honours degree (usually a 2:1) in a relevant subject
- If you are not a native English speaker, or have not studied a degree taught in English at a recognised insitution, then the following English Language requirement will apply:
IELTS: 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element) or TOEFL IBT: 100 (no less than 19 in any element)
- A minimum of two years approved teaching experience (or equivalent).
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,550 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 9,350 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,550 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 9,350 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Nottingham Ningbo China directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Nottingham Ningbo China
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Ningbo, China
The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) is a Sino-foreign cooperative university in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China. It was established in 2004 by a partnership between the University of...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months