Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

A Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) or Graduate Certificate in TESOL will develop and extend your understanding of the theories and practices underpinning this field.

There is a high demand for English teachers, as it's one of the world's most widely spoken languages. These internationally recognised courses will allow you to work in schools, language centres and universities around the world.

In these courses you will:

• develop specialised skills to suit varied teaching environments, including mainstream schools and language centres for adult and child migrants
• understand critical issues in TESOL research, methodology and assessment
• examine grammar and second language acquisition
• explore English teaching in an international context
• study language planning in education
• develop your understanding of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL).

The Master of TESOL and Graduate Certificate in TESOL are offered in two different streams.

Stream A: is for Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registered teachers wishing for further recognition as a TESOL specialist. Qualified teachers who complete this course can work in a wide range of settings, including schools, adult migrant English programs and English language intensive courses for international students.

Stream B: is for students who do not require VIT recognition for TESOL, such as those intending to teach English overseas, or qualified TESOL teachers who want to extend their professional knowledge and skills.

Master of TESOL (Stream A)

• Course code: MC-TESOLA
• 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
• 100 points of coursework, comprising:
  • 75 points of compulsory subjects, including a capstone component and supervised teaching placements
  • 25 points of elective subjects.

Master of TESOL (Stream B)

• Course code: MC-TESOLB
• 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
• 100 points of coursework, comprising:
  • 25 points of compulsory subjects, including a capstone component
  • 75 points of elective subjects (excludes supervised teaching placements).

You may be required to provide the following supporting documentation with your application:

• previous academic transcripts
• evidence of degree completion (testamur)
• evidence of English language proficiency
• curriculum vitae
• statement of intent (check course entry requirements)
• referee reports (Master of Educational Psychology only).

Scholarships

• The Olive Battersby Scholarship
• International Postgraduate Coursework Awards (IPCA)