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

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Overview

  • Prepares you for a professional career in English language teaching.
  • Ideal for teachers who want further specialisation in the English as a Second Language field.
  • Develop excellent knowledge and practical skills to teach English to speakers of other languages.
  • Commonwealth Supported Places available for Australian citizens and permanent visa holders, and New Zealand citizens (subject to change).
QUT course code ED79
Attendance Full-time
Note: International students on a student visa must study in full-time and internal mode: four (4) units per semester. International students are permitted to take a maximum of 25% (two (2) units) of their course externally.
Course duration 1 year full-time
Start month 2013 February, July
Delivery On campus
  • Kelvin Grove
Faculty
  • Faculty of Education
Course contact Enquire
CRICOS code064908D
Careers
  • ESL teacher
  • TESOL Teacher

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Details

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is designed for people who are interested in a professional career in English language teaching and aspiring leaders in this field. TESOL is ideal for those with existing teacher qualifications and some experience in the English as a Second language field and who wish to broaden their knowledge and understanding of current practice in this field. The TESOL course at QUT will provide you with theoretical knowledge and practical skills to teach English to speakers of other languages. The discipline units will extend your knowledge of second language acquisition and principles of second language methodology, and explore possible pedagogical implications such as application of technology to second language learning.

Career outcomes

Graduates will be prepared for employment in the field of teaching English to speakers of other languages.

Units

In the TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) study area you are required to complete three (3) TESOL core units:

  • CLN608 Second Language Acquisition
  • CLN612 Principles of Second Language Methodology
  • EDN611 Professional Applications of Research

plus three (3) TESOL/TEFL option units, plus two (2) Postgraduate Education option units (TESOL/TEFL option units are also included in this group of unit options) (a total of 96 credit points).

International students on a student visa must study in full-time and internal mode: four (4) units per semester.

International students are permitted to take a maximum of 25% (two (2) units) of their course externally.

Please find important information about the study area, TESOL/TEFL option units, and unit availabilities in the 'All course structures' link below.

Entry requirements

An appropriate Bachelor degree or equivalent (3 or 4 year full-time duration) at a standard acceptable to the Executive Dean PLUS at least one year of professional teaching experience.

Applicants are asked to supply an original copy of a letter from their employer outlining details of their employment history.

Students without at least one year of professional teaching experience can apply for the TEFL study area.


Minimum English language requirements

Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
speaking6.0
writing6.0
reading6.0
listening6.0
overall6.5
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
speaking20.0
writing20.0
reading20.0
listening20.0
overall90.0

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When you apply for this course, we'll recommend which English course you should enrol in.

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You can complete an IELTS test at our Kelvin Grove campus.

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Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

2013: $11,700 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)

Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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

You're ready to apply if you have:

  1. Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3
  2. Checked important dates
    • Semester 1
      2013
      18 January Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
      8 February Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
    • Semester 2
      2013
      7 June Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
      5 July Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
  3. Checked you meet the entry requirements
  4. Checked costs and scholarships
  5. Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
  6. Gathered supporting documents

All done? Then you're ready to apply.

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