Masters Degree | Teaching English In Japan | Question & Answer

Today I had on the channel a man with a fascinating history. He has his masters degree and teaches English at the university level in Japan. Having achieved this level makes him the rarest of unicorns and an incredibly knowledgeable mentor for those who wish to reach the highest attainable position for teaching in Japan. On the show he answers a whole range of questions I've prepared, as well as some sent in from the subscribers. Enjoy the show and get out that notepad because this information is valuable.

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[MarkSmith-eypg]

I don't have a masters degree but have taught in universities here in japan. It helps to get you through the door, but not always a requirement. I know several others here with Masters degrees and they can't get any higher than the usual ALT or Eikaiwa level, no matter how hard they try.

[robertryan]

Thanks Dave and Daniel: this was a very useful video!   :)

[omguyjin]

Dave, Your vids are inspirational.  I'm still working to find a position in Japan.  Hope to one day meet you there!

[otsuspyre]

Good interview. You're putting together a really interesting channel.

[alovelylifex]

I really enjoyed this interview. Thank you for posting this! I'm currently studying for an MA in TESOL and it's very helpful to see what my options are upon graduation.

[tally]

this is a great video, very informative. major porps to you both!

[saltyp]

i learned alot here there are some things that i didn't know, masters is the way to go i might as well start working towards my BA.

[IanHollis]

I start my PGC TESOL in two weeks (Feb 26, 2018). When that's finished I can do my masters if I so choose.

[samsaltwell]

Really fantastic video. Thank you both Dave and Daniel.

[OkaeriKairii]

Great video! I've been a lazy sub lately and not keeping up with videos @_@ I was wondering, just for curiosity's sake, what it was like to be a professor in Japan, so it's quite interesting!

On a side note: I'm waiting to hear back from the Interac placement office, now! :D So here's hoping for Sapporo area.

[Regzillaaa]

Yes, get him back soon, what a great chat!

[foxgod]

Dave thanks for asking my question! I got a lot of great feedback on this. I'm likely to get my masters after I start working in Japan with my bachelors. Hopefully the being in my 30s won't make it too difficult. It should give me a few years as an alt in the public schools before I decide if I want to move up to that next level. Good video your channel is growing in quality! Just to kinda throw this out there if your interested. I've been looking for a good video on how the trains in Japan work. I'm trying to educate myself on what I had trouble with on my visit to Japan last year and that would prob be a big one for me.

[laviki]

Very informative video! Dave’s videos are so helpful

[kronniichiwa]

This video was very helpful for me, thank you Dave!

[BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

You know, even for regular studies, I've been hesitant about studying online, but I might look into that. No college in my area has classes that teach Japanese and it's hard for me to stay motivated on my own. However, I push myself harder when I know something is for a grade, lol.

[sarahdefretes]

thank for your information, it is use full for me, i want to ask you, how about master education opportunity in japan?

[commiepommie]

Hi Daniel...
Great video, I've been looking in to this as I'm wishing to move to Japan... Currently, I'm finishing my Master's of Applied Linguistics (TESOL Major), I'll be finishing the rest of this online. Considering coming over soon to work at an Eikaiwa and finish my study part time, after which, looking at working in the University area. My hopes would be to remain in Japan permanently, any advice you could provide?

[sevenxjen]

That was great! Although now I have a handful of questions. Should I direct them at Daniel or towards you for a possible follow up video? Also, next year is my 30th birthday so I guess I better start looking into this soon.

[ArthurSperotto]

Thank you so much for doing this, Dave (and Daniel)! So, if you have a TESL (and the required Bachelor's degree of course), is that enough to teach English at Universities in Japan?? I thought you had to have a Master's. Another quick question: you mentioned that it's pretty much impossible for a non-native English speaker to go to Japan (I'm assuming with JET/Interac/etc) and teach English at the level that you currently do (below Uni level). Is that true?? I'm a non-native speaker, with native-like fluency (most people don't believe me when I say I'm not American), and I also have a CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) from Cambridge. Please don't tell me that's true!!

[LizafromWhere]

For Middle East no on line degrees whatsoever are accepted. They check and its part of the visa rejection reasons.