Overview

The Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL) MA programme from University of Nottingham is informed by leading research and aims to develop your critical awareness and understanding of developments and trends in applied linguistics, second language acquisition research, language teaching methodology and the relationship between these and TCSOL practice.

You may also have opportunities to extend professional learning by visiting schools, engaging in teaching practice, attending talks by guest speakers and participating in external workshops.

This course is ideal for:

experienced TCSOL professionals already working in educational institutions internationally, but who want or need a recognised specialist postgraduate qualification

experienced practitioners seeking to diversify or change their current career

graduates majoring in Chinese studies

the Chinese diaspora and second language speakers of Chinese in the UK and overseas looking for a professional career

Career

School of Education graduates go on to a varied range of careers within the education sector. Example roles include: education advisers, language tutors, primary/secondary teachers and vocational/industrial trainers and instructors.

Many of the graduates are already in employment while undertaking part-time study for professional development in their chosen career.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language Teaching: Methodology and Curriculum

Understanding L2 Chinese Learning and the Learner

Exploring TCSOL in Context

Assessment in Language Education

Managing Language Teaching and Developing Teachers

Materials and Technology in Language Education

Teaching Languages to Younger Learners

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 32 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-24 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Teaching Asian studies View 66 other Masters in Asian studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent)
Other requirements
Applicants whose first language is not Chinese should also hold a HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi/Chinese Proficiency Test) Level 5 certificate or a degree in a discipline with substantial Chinese language content.

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 GBP / 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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