The Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) provides academic and pedagogical foundations for professionals who are or will be involved in work that focuses on the learning and teaching of English as a second or foreign language. The degree provides a qualification in the teaching of English in a variety of contexts with a strong focus on teaching in the Asia-Pacific region.
The program content is internationalised and intercultural, focusing on the development of a knowledge base and analytical skills that will enable graduates to operate in a range of roles involving the need to understand how second and foreign languages are learned.
Please note that this program does not lead to teacher registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.
Related degrees
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages – 3016
Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages – 5727
Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages – 5757
Note: Progression through this program suite is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.
Attendance information
The Master of TESOL is offered full-time, part-time and on-campus at Nathan. All courses are also offered online. You will be classed as a part-time student if you enrol in less than 30 credit points per trimester.
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
My career opportunities
Graduates may find employment opportunities locally or overseas, teaching English as a second or foreign language, or working in leadership positions in language teaching institutions. You may find opportunities at Technical and Further Education ( TAFE) or technical colleges, university language centres, private language schools and language teaching institutions for migrants.
There are many rewarding career choices for graduates with this Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) degree, including:
*ESL/EFL language instructor/literacy educator
*ESL/EFL Director of Studies
*ESL/EFL learning/teaching material writer/editor/assessor/curriculum developer
*TESOL teacher educator
Academic advisor for students who are interested in learning a second or foreign language including English
Researcher in language learning/teaching
Language education policy adviser.
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, applicants must:
A recognised Bachelor Degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale.
Note: Degrees from overseas institutions must be assessed as equivalent to a recognised Australian qualification.
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
Tuition fees
An International student pays tuition fees.
Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
The tuition fee for students who commence their program prior to 2014 is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student commenced the program.
FEE (INDICATIVE): $33,500 per year
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