Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

The Master of Education (TESOL) is a higher degree for both professional educators and for those who are interested in pursuing a research program. It is designed for those with teacher qualifications and experience, particularly in the ESL/ EFL field.

The Master of Education introduces participants to contemporary trends and issues in research, theory and practice. It provides students with an in-depth understanding of areas such as second language development, discourse analysis, pedagogical grammars, research methods, language assessment, English for specific purposes, and computer assisted language learning.

• Introduction To Research & Inquiry
• Theories of Second Language Learning
• Researching TESOL Perspectives and Practices

Plus 7 subjects selected from the TESOL specialisation list below

• Pedagogical Grammar
• Methodology in Second Language Teaching
• Teaching English in International Contexts
• Professional Experience in TESOL
• Engaging Diversity: Exploring Contexts of EAL Education
• Oral Communication and Pedagogy
• Second Language Literacy
• English Pronunciation and Prosody
• Materials and Technology in Second Language Teaching
• Text and Context
• Assessing and Evaluating in TESOL Environments
• English in Specific Contexts

• A recognised Bachelor degree in any area.
• Level of English is required to gain admission. IELTS Academic 6.5. TOEFL (Internet-based) - 88.
• All students are required to pay  Overseas Student Health Cover for the duration of their student visa.  OSHC provides for medical and hospital cover for students and their dependants.Our preferred OSHC provider is BUPA. 

• Australia Award Scholarships
• Endeavour Scholarships

Student Services and Amenities Fee

The SAF is a compulsory charge, introduced following changes to Australian Government legislation, which funds improvements to facilities for students across a broad range of service areas, such as subsidised food outlets, childcare, student advocacy as well as sporting, recreational and cultural activities. 

All international students enrolled at UOW will be invoiced twice yearly for the amount determined each year.  The SAF 2016 fee is: 

• Wollongong campus $290.00 per year
• Sydney campus $145.00 per year
• Wollongong Innovation Campus $145.00 per year
• Other campuses in Australia $145.00 per year

Living Expenses

In addition to tuition fees, a single student living in Wollongong will require $10,000 to  $12,000 a year – depending on lifestyle – to cover accommodation, food, transport and other expenses including text books and study materials and entertainment.