Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

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:

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OR
Graduate Certificate, related discipline

1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent (with 40 credit points of advanced standing) Bachelor Honours, related discipline
OR
Graduate Diploma, related discipline

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent (with 80 credit points of advanced standing)

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 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 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.

Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website:

• Credit transfer

Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect.

• View credit precedents for this program