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University of Canberra

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Graduate Certificate in TESOL and Foreign Language Teaching (FLT)

  • Graduate Certificate

Learn to teach English and other Languages With no previous teaching qualification or experience required, the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to...

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Learn to teach English and other Languages
With no previous teaching qualification or experience required, the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Foreign Language Teaching (FLT) will prepare you for a rewarding career teaching language, in Australia and overseas. You will study the methodology behind teaching as well as linguistics for language teachers, and experience practical hands-on learning.

This flexible course can be studied either full-time in one semester (4-months) or part-time in one year. Learning is 100% online meaning you can study at your own pace and when it suits you.

Study a Graduate Certificate in TESOL & FLT at UC and you will:
  • gain advanced knowledge and skills for professional practice in language teaching and learning
  • develop your understanding of a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds
  • gain an internationally recognised qualification you can use anywhere in the world
  • integrate theory and practice to build your knowledge in teaching linguistics and,
  • explore language teaching methodology and general pedagogy.
Career opportunities
  • Teaching English to migrants and refugees
  • Teaching a foreign language to speakers of English
  • Working in community language schools
  • Teaching languages in schools
  • Teaching English as an additional language or dialect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Course specific information
Graduate and be ready to teach English to speakers of other languages. With a Graduate Certificate in TESOL/FLT you will be ready to walk straight into teaching.
Looking to upgrade your qualification? This course serves as a pathway into the Graduate Diploma and Master in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) and Foreign Language Teaching (FLT).

Enquiries
Current and Commencing Students
Please contact the University Student Centre by Email student.centre@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1300 301 727

Prospective Domestic Students
Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226)

Prospective International Students
Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342

Entry requirements

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree or equivalent as approved by the University Admissions Committee. No teaching experience is required.

Assumed knowledge

None.

Periods course is open for new admissions
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Domestic International
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 05 February 2024
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 29 July 2024
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 03 February 2025
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 28 July 2025
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 02 February 2026
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 27 July 2026
Credit arrangements

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.

Study locations

Canberra

Online

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at University of Canberra.
80%
Overall satisfaction
80.6%
Skill scale
80.6%
Teaching scale
92.9%
Employed full-time