Master of Arts in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
Advance your professional competencies in teaching Chinese as an additional language globally and in Ireland.
Best for:Best for language professionals and graduates seeking advanced pedagogical training in teaching Chinese to speakers of other languages.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL) at University College Cork equips students with core theoretical insights and practical pedagogical skills for modern language instruction. Designed for both native and non-native Chinese speakers, the programme prepares educators to operate effectively across diverse global and domestic learning environments. Candidates engage in structured coursework, professional training components, and practical placements involving work with children and vulnerable adults. Successful graduates gain comprehensive competencies tailored to contemporary demands in language education and international communication.
What you'll do
- Complete 90 credits of taught modules and related coursework over the duration of the programme
- Participate in practical teaching placements and UCC-related educational activities
- Engage with theoretical frameworks and applied methods in language acquisition and curriculum design
- Fulfill professional vetting requirements for working in unsupervised environments with children and vulnerable adults
- Demonstrate advanced Chinese language proficiency and pedagogical competence through continuous assessment
Requirements
Degree required: Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent in Chinese, Asian Studies, or another relevant discipline
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English; applicants who are non-native speakers must meet university-approved English language requirements. Chinese language proficiency (minimum HSK level 5 or equivalent) is required.
Instruction: English and Chinese
- Proficiency in Chinese language equivalent to a minimum HSK level 5 or an approved undergraduate degree with substantial Chinese language weighting
- Academic writing and analytical capabilities demonstrated through prior undergraduate studies
- Ability to meet university entry standards for language education and professional practice
- Commitment to completing supervised or unsupervised practical teaching placements
- Applicants must hold a Level 8 primary honours degree or equivalent qualification
- Non-native Chinese speakers must provide proof of HSK Level 5 or certified equivalent
- Applicants with qualifications from outside Ireland must meet equivalent academic entry grades
- International non-EU applicants must follow the dedicated international application procedures
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-06-15 · open until filled
Submit your application through the official UCC postgrad application portal. Ensure all required transcripts, proof of language proficiency, and supplementary statements are uploaded prior to review. Early application is advised as places are filled on a rolling basis.
- Primary degree transcripts
- Degree certificates
- HSK Level 5 certificate or equivalent proof of Chinese proficiency
- English language proficiency test scores if applicable
- Supplementary statement
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