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Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Enabling career pathways

Program code

5727

Available at

Nathan

Gold Coast

Mount Gravatt

Logan

South Bank

Online

Offshore

Other

Duration

1 to 2 years full-time
4 years part-time

Credit points

160

Commencing in

For Continuing Students Only

Important Notes

From 2024, commencing students are referred to the Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Leadership (5756) and Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (5757).

About this program

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. The course includes an independent study component requiring the knowledge and application of research principles and practices relating to professional work or learning in TESOL.

Please note that this program does not lead to teacher registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.

Duration

The Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages offers a range of different durations depending on your previous studies:

You may be eligible to complete this program in 2 years full time, or part-time equivalent, if you have: 

  • Bachelor, any discipline

You may be eligible to complete this program in 1.5 years full time, or part-time equivalent (with 40 credit points of advanced standing) if you have: 

  • Bachelor, related discipline OR
  • Graduate Certificate, related discipline

You may be eligible to complete this program in 1 year full time, or part-time equivalent (with 80 credit points of advanced standing), if you have: 

  • Bachelor Honours, related discipline OR
  • Graduate Diploma, related discipline

Related programs

Code Program title Campus Intake
3016 Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Nathan, Online Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3
5727 Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (this program) Nathan, Online For Continuing Students Only
5756 Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Leadership Nathan, Online Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3
5757 Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Nathan, Online Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3

Note: Progression through this program suite is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.

My attendance during the program

Attendance information

The Master of TESOL is offered full-time, part-time and on-campus at Nathan. All courses are also offered online.

Student Income Support

To be classed as a full-time student, you are required to enrol in a minimum number of credit points each standard study period. The minimum credit points for full-time enrolment in this program is 30 credit points.

Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 are deemed standard study periods. As Trimester 3 is a non-standard study period, continuing students moving from one year to the next will not be required to study during this trimester to be eligible for student income support.

Domestic students who commence in Trimester 3 may be eligible for student income support from the onset of study provided they are enrolled full-time in this study period.

Please refer to the Australian Government website for more details.

My career opportunities

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.
Professional recognition

Professional recognition

The Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is endorsed by the National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS).

What are the fees?

Commonwealth supported students

  • The indicative fee represents the expected average fee for an annual full-time study load (80 credit points). This is based on average study patterns across courses and the Australian Government's broad discipline areas (student contribution bands). A student's actual annual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of majors and electives. The Australian Government sets student contribution amounts on an annual basis.
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Fee-paying postgraduate (domestic) students

Indicative annual tuition fee

The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points.

The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.

Tuition fees
  • A fee-paying postgraduate 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.
  • The tuition fee for students who commence their program from 2014 onwards is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
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Program fees for the Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (5727)

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Tuition fees for your degree program
Changing programs

If a postgraduate student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.

Further information

Additional fee information

This program has been approved by the Australian Government for student income support (for example, Youth Allowance and Austudy). Students should contact Centrelink for more information about their eligibility for student income support payments.

This postgraduate program has Commonwealth Supported Places. If you are eligible, the Australian Government will contribute to the cost of this program but you will also be required to make a contribution. Quotas are applied for admission to the Commonwealth Supported Places. Where demand exceeds the number of available places and all places have been filled for the current admission period, applicants who meet minimum program entry requirements may be eligible for a Fee-Paying Postgraduate place if such places are available. Please note that deferrals are not permitted for programs with Commonwealth Supported Places.