It is more difficult. Twenty-seven normal universities in China have the right to award master's degrees in English language and literature, and 14 normal universities have the right to award master's degrees in foreign languages and applied linguistics. On the whole, among these institutions, Beijing Normal University, East China Normal University, Nanjing Normal University and Hunan Normal University have strong English ability.

In 2000, the subject of English language and literature in Hunan Normal University was awarded the right of doctoral degree, and in 200 1 year, English language and literature was identified as a key subject in Hunan Province. English language and literature, European language and literature, foreign linguistics and applied linguistics, English curriculum and teaching theory, and subject teaching (Master of Education) have the right to grant master's degrees.