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In an effort to cultivate a pool of high-quality, ambitious educators who are committed to making a difference in the language teaching community, the VNUK x NTU MA TESOL Programme is now accepting applications for the 2025 cohort.
The VNUK x NTU MA TESOL Programme is a Master’s programme in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), jointly offered by the Vietnam-UK Institute for Research and Executive Education (VNUK), University of Danang, and Nottingham Trent University (NTU), United Kingdom.
With a mission to build a reputable English teaching community of “change-makers” and spread =educational values, the programme continuously strives to enhance its quality and has become a trusted choice for many aspiring educators.
Thanks to its unique features, the VNUK x NTU MA TESOL Programme is a compelling option for those seeking to earn a Master’s degree in English Language Teaching awarded by Nottingham Trent University.
Image 1. Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom (NTU)
Registration Open for Admission Guidance – MA TESOL Programme 2025
For English teachers in particular, and for all language teaching enthusiasts in general, the desire to enhance professional knowledge, explore modern teaching methodologies, and expand career opportunities in education is universal.
A life-changing experience — an affordable study abroad opportunity in the UK, immersed in a diverse culture and culminating in a prestigious Master’s degree from Nottingham Trent University — is now within your reach.
Image 2. Students from the VNUK x NTU MA TESOL Programme in the UK
The 2025 admission season has officially begun! Get ready to explore the most advanced teaching methods with a team of passionate, experienced lecturers. You will study in a dynamic international environment, connect with a vibrant community of TESOL Master’s students, and gain a globally recognized degree that unlocks promising career opportunities in education.
Apply now to become a student of the VNUK x NTU MA TESOL Joint Programme!
Application deadline: August 15, 2025
Key Milestones of the MA TESOL Programme – 2025 Intake
Below are important milestones for those intending to apply for the programme and join the passionate, talented English teaching community:
Admission & Enrollment Timeline – VNUK x NTU MA TESOL Programme 2025
Date | Key events for students |
01st Mar – 15th Aug 2025 | Application submission |
15th August 2025 | Deadline for submission |
8th September 2025 | Enrolment completion Deadline for 1st payment to VNUK Receiving Enrolment Offer from VNUK |
8th -19th September 2025 | Completion of online registration and access to NTU account Getting ready for off-line learning at VNUK – Danang |
Friday 19th Sep 2025 | VNUK-NTU Induction Day Morning: Off-line induction at VNUK Afternoon: 3.00 pm: Online induction with NTU |
22nd September – 12th Dec 2025 | Course duration at VNUK Visa application Get-together event Pre-departure Briefing |
30th Sept, 2025 | Deadline for 2nd payment to NTU CAS issuance for visa application |
13th Dec 2025 | Deadline for 3rd Payment to NTU |
16th Dec – 5th Jan, 2026 | University break |
12th – 16th Jan, 2026 | Assessment deadlines |
26th Jan, 2026 | VNUK students arrive and join classes at NTU |
Duration: 1 year (3 semesters)
Path:
– The first 3 months of studying at VNUK, Danang
– The next 6 months to study again at NTU, UK
– The remaining 3 months of thesis work, students can choose to work in Vietnam or at NTU under the support and guidance of teachers from VNUK and NTU.
Tuition: £7900
Contacts:
Email: matesol@vnuk.edu.vn
Phone: 0766 63 63 90
Development
– Increase knowledge
– Enhance teaching skills
– Become a difference maker
Community
– Receive care, guidance and support from VNUK and NTU
– “A second family” with the NTU community
– Create a worldwide link of connection
The course consists of 5 core modules and additional modules (180 credits).
II. Optional courses:
Choose one of the following (20 credits each)*:
1. Blended Learning and Computer (Computer-Assisted Language Learning)
2. Teaching English to Young Learners;
3. Intercultural Communication;
4. Vocabulary;
5. English for Academic Purpose;
6. English for Professional Purposes;
7. Materials Development;
8. Teaching Speaking, Listening;
9. Teaching Reading and Writing;
*Optional courses are to change
The thesis is equivalent to 60 credits. This is a research paper about 15,000 words in length; is built on the practical teaching skills, theory and research methods that students have accumulated throughout the course. This is an opportunity for students to choose a research topic of their interest and complete a separate research project that meets the standards set by the program.
Academic year: 2022/2023
MA TESOL tuition: £7900. (£1900 for VNUK and £6000 for NTU)
Other costs: The cost of living in Nottingham depends on how you spend your money and where you choose to live. On average, the estimated monthly cost of a student at NTU hovers around £1015 including accommodation, bills, food, mobile phone, study materials, travel (around Nottingham) and other.
This course opens new doors and creates many opportunities for students to become university lecturers, own English centers, work abroad and work for international companies in the country.
Graduation thesis, a mandatory requirement in the course, and at the same time offers opportunities for students who want to follow the path of research as well as continue studying to a Doctorate (PhD) program.
1.The meaning behind Nottingham Trent University awards
Nottingham Trent University is one of the UK’s largest universities with nearly 28,000 students and over 3,500 staff across four campuses, contributing £496 million to the UK economy each year. 95.6% of students have a job or proceed to conquer further education, within six months of graduation. With an international student population of approximately 2,600 from around 100 countries, the university prides on its global growth.
NTU is very proud to be recognized as one of the UK’s outstanding universities, through our commitment to student satisfaction, graduate employability, and teaching quality. The school’s excellence has been recognized and confirmed through numerous national and international awards, today we take a look at the types of awards Nottingham Trent has received and the meaning behind them.
2.Teach and Research
In terms of teaching and learning quality, NTU is Golden ranked by education experts in the Teaching Excellence Framework – the first activity led by the government to assess the quality of the university experience to help students choose the right university and major.
In 2019, NTU was named University of the Year by the Guardian University Awards, adding more to their list of prestigious awards. Previously, NTU have also received consecutive prestigious awards from Times Higher Education, University of the Year 2017, and Modern University of the Year 2018, voted by Times and Sunday Times.
NTU is also home to world-class researches, winning The Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2015 – the highest national award for a university in the UK. This award recognizes the University’s pioneering projects to improve weapons and explosives detection in baggage, enabling safer baby formula production and combating food fraud.
3.Student Service
At the same time, Nottingham Trent University’s Student Support Services team was awarded the Certificate of Excellence, according to government standards. Among them, there is a ‘Stay Connected’ service for students staying in Nottingham during the Covid epidemic which has been significantly praised.
The students also voted NTU for the Giving back award from Whatuni. This award recognizes projects and campaigns that involve students actively contributing to the community at local, national and world level. This is not the first time that NTU has been appreciated for supporting and helping students.
In 2017, the Student Services Team at Nottingham Trent University was named the winner of the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management award, for their efforts in supporting student mental health. The jury appreciated the innovation in technology, the integration of residential services and the excellent collaboration with external agencies of NTU. The jury also praised the University’s outstanding features of support, including its “innovative use of information technology, integration of residential services, and outstanding cooperation with others.”
4.International Students
In 2016, Nottingham Trent University won two of six major awards in recognition of their work enhancing the international student experience. The school received the ‘Innovation in the Internationalization of Student Experience’ and ‘Excellence in International Student Support’ awards at the NUS Internationalization Awards.
The university has achieved these awards thanks to two ‘Global Lounges’ that have been around since 2013 as a hub for international activities and opportunities for students. Global Lounges is focused on making it easier for UK students to study and work abroad, and at the same time, support international students to integrate and develop. In addition, Global Lounges organizes seminars and social events for students to share their culture and meet other students from around the world.
5.Environmental Friendly
Most recently, NTU were ranked as one of the 5 most sustainable schools in the world in 2020 by UI GreenMetric World University Ranking by Universitas Indonesia. In 2016, Nottingham Trent University was officially recognized as the greenest university in the UK, after receiving the top spot in the People and Planet University League (2016).
The Pavilion Building in Clifton, Nottingham Trent University has received the Guardian University Award in the category of Inspiring Architecture. The building received praise for creating and promoting a more sustainable living and working environment on the university campus, and above all for authentic and enduring value. By utilizing arrays of solar panels, energy-efficient glass, natural sunlight and insulation, the building generates more energy than is needed, and has negative C02 emissions. Opened in 2015, the building has also won a host of other prestigious awards.
Click here for more https://www.ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/awards
