Overview

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from University of Macau , in addition to the enhancement of theoretical and practical knowledge in second/foreign language teaching and learning, the programme also aims at refining students’ teaching skills, developing their abilities to reflect on their own practice and fostering their cultural awareness essential for them to thrive personally and professionally in the increasingly culturally diverse society of Macao and the world at large.

Key facts

It is also designed to educate students as independent and innovative classroom-based researchers in the field of second and foreign language education. Graduates of the programme are expected to have attained advanced knowledge in second language teaching and learning and professional expertise in teaching and research. It is designed for English language teachers, teacher educators and language professionals working in areas of English language teaching, curriculum design and planning, materials development and assessment in Macao, Mainland China or overseas.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teacher Development in TESOL
Teaching Reading and Writing
Language Testing and Assessment
Teaching Listening and Speaking
Language and Linguistics
Second Language Learning & Teaching

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

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IELTS

6

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Macao, Macao (SAR)

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must follow the general admission rules and requirements of the University.
Applicants applying for the programme must hold a bachelor’s Degree in English education or English-related field.

Local applicants must have teacher qualification.

Applicants who received their Bachelor’s degree from a university where the medium of instruction was not English are required to provide one of the following as proof of English proficiency.
Obtained a Level 6 of the College English Test (CET) score of 430 or;
Obtained a TOEFL* score of 550 (paper-based examination)/ 80 (Internet-based examination) or;
An IELTS* overall score of 6.0 or above with no sub-score lower than 5.5 or;
Passed the Level 4 or Level 8 of the Test for English Majors (TEM).

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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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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

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

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Funding

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