Teacher Education in English
This master programme prepares you to teach English language and literature to the higher classes of Dutch higher secondary and tertiary education (HAVO, VWO and HBO in Dutch). Instead of spending a great deal of time in-class, you will be spending most of your time in front of it, teaching teens and young adults at the school where you work. The combination of one day a week at HU, and the rest of the week actually teaching makes for an ideal combination.
Useful to know
| Start date | September |
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| Application Deadline | 2 weeks before your start date (Dutch students), 15 June (non-EU students) and 1 August (EU students) |
| Course days | Wednesdays from 12.30 - 21.30 hours |
| Study investment | Around 30 hours per week, excluding internships |
| Your tuition fee at HU depends on a number of factors, for example your nationality. Want to know which fee applies to you? Check the tuition fee calculator. | |
| Programme level | Master of Education (MEd) |
| Location | Padualaan 97 Utrecht |
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| Croho-name | M Teacher Education in English |
| Croho-code | 45262 |
Teaching English at a higher level
Do you want to speak and write English at a near-native level? Take a step up from your bachelor's degree with this part-time master's programme. Afterwards, the English language will hold no secrets for you! You’ll spend a good amount of time in front of the class, teaching teenagers and young adults.
Ready for an exciting career
You are prepared to teach English language and literature to the higher classes of Dutch higher secondary and tertiary education (HAVO, VWO and HBO). You can also develop into a department head or team leader. Furthermore, you have acquired a critical view on education and are full of ideas on how to improve it.
Online open evenings
Do you want some personal advice? Meet us online between 30 January and 7 February.
How to apply
Can’t wait to start? Find out which steps you need to take.
Your personal learning track
Studying at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht offers a lot of flexibility. Together with your Professional Development Tutor, you determine your own pace, the order of your modules and when you sit exams.
What’s your tuition fee?
Use our tuition fee calculator to find out what you will be paying. If you are already teaching, you may be eligible for a Teachers scholarship (link in Dutch) or Allowances and subsidies for teacher training (link in Dutch) from the Dutch government. Additionally, you can expect to pay between € 350 and € 380 per year for books, materials and excursions.
Request personal advice
Want to know more about this programme?
Do you have specific questions or would you like personal advice? Please contact Nanda van der Stap.
Why study the Master Teacher in English at HU?
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Studying language and education theory
During this master you deepen your knowledge of English language and culture, as well as strengthen your didactic and pedagogical foundation.
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Innovative learning
You study in a digital learning environment rather than spending long hours in-class.
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Ready for the future
What you learn at HU, you can put into practice immediately, ensuring you are ready to take your career to great heights.
"Combining paid work as a teacher (which is also my internship) 3 days a week while doing this Master’s course, I get to put into practice the skills that I’m learning about. "
Melissa Donders (47) 1st year student
"Combining paid work as a teacher (which is also my internship) 3 days a week while doing this Master’s course, I get to put into practice the skills that I’m learning about. "
Melissa Donders (47)1st year student
I chose to enrol in the Master Teacher Education (in English) course straight after I had completed my Bachelor degree at HU. For me it was a logical step to help further my career (which it has) and open up more options in the field of education. Combining paid work as a teacher (which is also my internship) 3 days a week while doing this Master’s course, I get to put into practice the skills that I’m learning about.
At first, the course seemed similar to the Bachelor degree but I soon realised there is a lot more depth to it as it teaches more of the science of education alongside the methodology and has given me, as a teacher, more skills and knowledge to use. The course has a large focus on English literature, how to teach it, how to test it and how to understand it, which has provided me with great tools to use in the classroom. The Literature courses give you that opportunity to really think about what you are reading and help you bring that into your lessons.
Tip: Start reading the books over the summer holidays.
