Master of Education (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - TESOL)

Prepares you for a professional career in English language teaching.

Develop excellent knowledge and practical skills to teach English to speakers of other languages.

Provides increased understanding of the language issues facing many migrant children or international students.

Build your own degree by choosing topics of interest to you.

Learn today, use tomorrow with our real-world courses.

Commonwealth Supported Places available for Australian citizens and permanent visa holders, and New Zealand citizens (subject to change).

Domestic Students

To graduate with a Master of Education you are required to complete 144 credit points of course units. 

In a standard 1.5 year full-time progression, you will complete three components made up of: 

• 48 credit points of one Specialisation or option units 
• 48 credit points of a second Specialisation or option units 
• 48 credit points of research units* or 36 credit points of research units plus 12 credit points of options. 

In a one year full-time progression (having been awarded 48 credit points of advanced standing), you will complete two components made up of: 

• 48 credit points of one Specialisation or option units 
• 48 credit points of research units* or 36 credit points of research units plus 12 credit points of options. 

 *If you are intending to pursue higher degree research it is recommended you complete 48 credit points of research. 

International Students

To graduate with a Master of Education you are required to complete 144 credit points of course units. 

In a standard 1.5 year full-time progression, you will complete three components made up of: 

• 48 credit points of one Specialisation or option units 
• 48 credit points of a second Specialisation or option units 
• 48 credit points of research units* or 36 credit points of research units plus 12 credit points of options. 

In a one year full-time progression (having been awarded 48 credit points of advanced standing), you will complete two components made up of: 

• 48 credit points of one Specialisation or option units 
• 48 credit points of research units* or 36 credit points of research units plus 12 credit points of options. 

 *If you are intending to pursue higher degree research it is recommended you complete 48 credit points of research. 

1.5 year program

A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.

 

1 year program

A recognised:

• bachelor honours degree in teaching or education; or
• bachelor degree in any discipline plus graduate certificate in teaching or education; or
• graduate diploma (or higher qualification) in teaching or education; or
• bachelor degree in teaching or education plus a minimum of two years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in teaching or education.

Careers and outcomes(DOM,INT)

The Master of Education, TESOL Specialisation is recognised in the school and higher education sectors in Australia and overseas. It is also recognised in the ELICOS language education and TAFE sectors in Australia. This provides you with a portable qualification, whether you are seeking new career opportunities or seeking advancement in your existing workplace.

Early exit(DOM,INT)

You can exit with a Graduate Certificate in Education (TESOL) if you have completed the four specialisation units. You can exit the course with a Graduate Certificate in Education following completion of any four masters units.

Research pathways(DOM,INT)

If you are interested in pursuing higher degree research it is recommended that you include 48 credit points of research units to build your capabilities.