MT English Education at University of Virginia

Programme overview

A one-year, cohort-based, in-person Master of Teaching leading to initial Virginia licensure with an endorsement in English 6-12. It is a post-graduate programme for applicants with an undergraduate degree.

Faculty: School of Education and Human Development | Department: Curriculum, Instruction & Special Education | Duration: 1 year full time (June to May) | Intake: Summer; February 1 early notification, April 1 final | Study mode: full-time | Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

Instruction in teaching and learning principles, with internships in different schools under mentor teachers and clinical coaches.

Career pathways

Middle and high school English teacher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

School of Education and Human Development graduate applicants (all programmes): application through the school's online system with two to three recommenders, an application fee of $65, and programme-specific materials that often include a resume or CV, goal statement and/or writing sample. Programme: completed undergraduate degree required; deadlines February 1 (early) and April 1 (final).

Requirements published at faculty level.

Domestic applicants: USD 24,810 a year (2026-27). SEHD Teacher Education MT 12-month tuition rate. Rate for Virginia residents. Tuition only; excludes mandatory/comprehensive and program fees. International students pay the non-Virginia resident rate only if the schedule so applies; the page labels it no Source

International applicants: USD 36,610 a year (2026-27). SEHD Teacher Education MT 12-month tuition rate. Rate for non-Virginia residents. Tuition only; excludes mandatory/comprehensive and program fees. Source labels this rate as non-Virginia residents (not specifically international). Source

Application fees (2026-27): undergraduate $75; Graduate School of Arts & Sciences $85; Architecture $80; Batten graduate $75; Darden non-PhD $250, Darden PhD $100; Data Science $85; Education and Human Development $65; Law $85; McIntire graduate $85; Medicine $80; Nursing $88; SCPS $70; Graduate Engineering no fee.

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