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Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

PostgraduateGRF-TES-MAS2026

Course information for 2026 intake View information for 2025 course intake

Turn your passion for language into a career

Help students learn English as a second language. Explore how the brain processes foreign languages, so that you understand where students may struggle most. Practice your lesson planning and teaching skills during a practical internship.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Duration
Approx. 1.5 years full time or part time equivalent
Total subjects
12

Indicative first year fee

$4,800

Fee details

Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
CSP available
Yes

Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

About this degree

How to apply

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Entry requirements

Career opportunities

You may find employment opportunities locally or overseas, teaching English as a second or foreign language, or securing positions in language teaching institutions.

You may find opportunities at TAFE and technical colleges, university language centres, private language schools and language teaching institutions for migrants.

There are many rewarding career choices for graduates of the Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, including:

  • Language instructor/literacy educator
  • Director of Studies
  • Learning/teaching material writer/editor/assessor/curriculum developer
  • TESOL teacher educator
  • Academic adviser 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

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