TESOL MA Scholarship
Xi an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Tuition: 60,000-93,3340-93,334
Accommodation: 48-78RMB per day
Living Expense: around 1,500 RMB/ month
1. ALUMNI DISCOUNT: Graduate of XJTLU will receive a discount of 20% tuition fee. 2. MASTERS ENTRY SCHOLARSHIP: 30%-50% tuition off. 3.MASTERS ‘FRIENDSHIP’ SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS FROM RUSSIA/ THAILAND/ INDONESIA/ MALAYSIA/ NIGERIA/ GHANA: up to 30% of total tuition fee. 4. CHINESE GOVERNMENT TSP (Talent Selection Program) scholarship: waive full tuition fee for students applying for MSc. Sustainable Construction.
1. Academic requirement: UK upper second class honors known as 2:1 (60%-69%) or equivalent. 2. English language requirements: Depending on program, IELTS score required is either 6 or 6.5 or 7 *If you miss the English requirements by 0.5 to 1.0 of an IELTS band, or a similar number for other English language exams, you still can be admitted to the program after successful completion of a summer Pre-sessional English course.
Personal statement
Full academic transcripts of university studies and grading system
University degree certificate or enrolment statement (if you are a graduating student)
Certificates of English language qualifications (IELTS，TOEFL or equivalent)
Two letters of academic reference
CV (optional, but recommended )
A copy of your passport (for international students only)
1. Academic requirement: UK upper second class honors known as 2:1 (60%-69%) or equivalent. 2. English language requirements: Depending on program, IELTS score required is either 6 or 6.5 or 7 *If you miss the English requirements by 0.5 to 1.0 of an IELTS band, or a similar number for other English language exams, you still can be admitted to the program after successful completion of a summer Pre-sessional English course.
The MA TESOL programme will provide you with the opportunity to develop both a scholarly and practical understanding of the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). It is suitable for language teachers, teacher trainers, educational materials writers and test designers who wish to further develop their range of professional skills and knowledge.ç
Graduates of this programme, as with all XJTLU masters degrees, earn a University of Liverpool degree that is recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education.
The MA TESOL programme will help you:
gain an advanced critical understanding of key issues, theories and practices in the field of English language teaching
acquire a sound knowledge and understanding of language in context
explore the implications of language analysis for teaching purposes
develop an understanding of current methodology as it is embodied in classroom practice
engage with theories underlying current views on language learning, including the importance of individual differences amongst learners in their abilities and learning preferences
appreciate and view critically the connections between theory and practice in the field of English language teaching
foster the ability to conduct academic research
Core modules
Linguistics for Language Teachers
Methods in English Language Teaching
Principles of Course and Materials Design
Second Language Acquisition
Language Testing and Assessment
Speaking and Listening
Research Methods
Elective modules
Discourse Analysis
Lexis and Vocabulary Teaching
English for Specific Purposes
Additional learning activities
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The completion of additional learning activities is required to complete your masters degree. Normally, required ALA hours will be distributed evenly across each semester, amounting to 200 hours per semester. Part-time programmes will normally require 100 to 150 hours per semester.
Graduates may pursue TESOL as a new career or enhance their current prospects in the field of English language teaching. In China, a postgraduate qualification in TESOL is increasingly sought-after by educational institutions. Alternatively, the programme will facilitate the professional development of those candidates who are considering a career in publishing or materials development, and management positions.
The programme will also equip those interested in pursuing an academic career in the field of English language teaching and applied linguistics, by preparing them to conduct research at MPhil, MRes, EdD and PhD level.
Fees
RMB 90,000 for the entire 18 month full-time programme.
University tuition fees cover the cost of your study with us.
Alumni discount
If you are a graduate of XJTLU, the University of Liverpool or Xi’an Jiaotong University, you will automatically receive a discount of 20 percent of the tuition fee.
Payment options
Masters students have the option to pay tuition fees in instalments each semester. You can also choose to pay the fees upfront at the time of registration, in this case a discount of five percent of the total fees will be offered.
You will be asked to indicate how you would like to pay the fees when you confirm your acceptance of the unconditional offer.