Overview

English Studies from University of Macau will expand your knowledge of English linguistics and literature and develop your skills in reading, writing, speaking and critical analysis. After the course you will be better equipped for further academic study, or for a professional career in a world where a deep knowledge of English is increasingly a passport to success. The programme benefits from the presence of staff members who can all draw on international experience of research and teaching.

There are two possible modes of study in the MA in English Studies programme:

the English Studies mode (academic thesis option) offers students the opportunity to develop an extended independent research project (20,000 words) alongside taught courses. It is particularly recommended for those students wishing to pursue PhD studies locally or overseas.
the Applied English mode (applied thesis option) offers a wider range of taught courses alongside a shorter research project (10,000 words). It is particularly recommended for those students who wish to broaden their experience of English linguistics and literature by taking advanced taught courses.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Linguistics Research Methods

Comparative Chinese–English Structure

Course Design for English Language Learning’

Current Trends and Issues in Language Learning

Descriptive Linguistics

First Language Acquisition

Language Variation

Materials Design and Evaluation

Phonology

Psycholinguistics

Sociolinguistics

Syntax – The Structure of English

Discourse Analysis

Evaluation and Assessment of Language Use

Children’s Literature

China in English Literature

Cinema Studies

Colonial and Postcolonial Writing

Cultural Theory and Literary Criticism

Drama & Theatre Studies

Eighteenth-Century English Literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Macao, Macao (SAR)

Disciplines

British Studies

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.3

English requirements

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80

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

An applicant of a Master’s degree programme must possess a Bachelor’s degree or academic background recognized as equivalent by the University of Macau.

An applicant may also be required to possess other knowledge or professional experience.

Applicants should have achieved the equivalent* of an overall result of Grade C+ or better in the Bachelor’s degree studies. (Except for the Faculty of Law)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

87000 MOP / year

≈ 87000 MOP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

48900 MOP / year

≈ 48900 MOP / year

Living costs

Macau

Macao (SAR)

7725 - 11167 MOP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

There are two possible modes of study in the MA in English Studies programme:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Macau

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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