Program Overview

Master of TESOL

The Master of TESOL is a graduate coursework program that equips students with the skills to teach English as an Additional Language (EAL) in various educational settings.

Overview

• Learn to teach English as an Additional Language (EAL) in a variety of educational settings
• Suitable for students with no prior experience, with a 12-month fast-track option available for those with previous studies in education
• Start an exciting and flexible career that can take you overseas and involve both face-to-face and online work
• Teachers can upskill with an EAL Teaching specialisation to teach in schools
• In your final semester, undertake a Capstone subject with the option of international travel
• Opportunities to experience real-life teaching in primary, secondary or adult education environments
• Students who complete the first 100 points of the course have the option of exiting early with a Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies

Course Details

• Course code: MC-TESOL
• Duration: 2 years full time / 4 years part time
• Location: On campus (Parkville)
• Intake: March, July
• Fees: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available

Entry Schemes

• Access Melbourne is available

Course Overview

The Master of TESOL is suitable for students of all backgrounds, with no prior experience in the field required. The course provides options for those who want to teach English as an Additional Language (EAL) in a range of educational environments around the world, ranging from mainstream schools to language centres for migrants. Existing teachers may upskill their teaching qualifications with an EAL specialisation.

Why Choose the Master of TESOL

In the Master of TESOL, you'll be taught by internationally recognised education experts. As students of the Faculty of Education researchers, you'll experience research-led learning, focusing on concepts and findings. The course has also been built for practical application in the real world, producing strong leaders and educators ready to teach. The option for teacher placements is an integral part of the course, allowing students to experience real-life teaching in primary, secondary or adult education environments.

Support While You Learn

We take pride in the excellent support we offer our Master of TESOL students from enrolment, throughout their studies, and beyond. Our students are successful because of the support and guidance they get when leading a class for the first time. You will receive ongoing support both on campus and while on placement. If you are an Indigenous student, we offer a range of support services via Murrup Barak.

Related Study Areas

• Arts, languages and STEM education
• Education

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Owners of the unceded lands on which we work, learn and live. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future, and acknowledge the importance of Indigenous knowledge in the Academy.