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University of Canberra

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Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) & Foreign Language Teaching (FLT)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Master teaching English and other languages!

Language teachers are in demand in Australia and around the world.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Master teaching English and other languages!

Language teachers are in demand in Australia and around the world. With no previous teaching qualification or experience required, this course will prepare you for a rewarding career teaching language in Australia and overseas.

You'll explore teaching methodology and practice, linguistics, oral communication, language acquisition and curriculum design - and how to apply these in numerous language education settings. Your new understanding of people coming from a wide range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds will also equip you with the valuable knowledge and skills needed to nurture your students' futures in the workplace and beyond.

This flexible course can be studied either full-time in 2 years or part-time in 4 years and is designed to work for you.

Study the Master of TESOL and Foreign Language Teaching at UC and you will:
  • master the skills required for the effective teaching and learning of English and other languages
  • build specialised knowledge and skills for professional practice in a range of educational settings
  • empower learners with your strong subject and pedagogical knowledge
  • strengthen your professional leadership skills
  • critically reflect on the ways in which language education theory and research informs teaching practice
  • establish and maintain ethical and respectful relationships with students, colleagues and parents
  • develop the strengths and linguistic needs of students from diverse cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

WIL is an integral part of the UC journey and all students are encouraged to actively attend and participate in relevant placements, workshops, conferences and events where they will have the opportunity to engage with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

This approach gives students an invaluable opportunity to meet and build strong networking relationships with industry professionals and greatly improves their employability at the time of graduation

Career opportunities
A UC Master of TESOL and Foreign Language Teaching offers graduates the chance to acquire the skills needed to pursue a career in teaching and a pathway to a range of other lifelong learning careers. Graduates can work in such roles as:
  • teacher of English as a second language in Australia
  • teacher of a language other than English
  • adult educator
  • workplace-based TESOL instructor
  • director of language education
  • community educator
  • teaching assistant
  • language specialist
  • interpreter
  • academic director
  • Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) specialist
  • community or refugee support officer
  • curriculum adviser
  • flexible learning developer
  • language coach/tutor
  • lecturer
  • education entrepreneur
  • foreign aid worker
  • researcher
  • language teaching policy design and implementation.
Course specific information

Entry to this course is based on the successful completion of a Bachelor degree. Previous teaching experience is not needed.

This nationally and internationally recognised degree is part of an articulated postgraduate program of study that begins with a graduate certificate and ends with a master's degree.

Get in touch to determine a path that works for you.

Professional accreditation

To be advised.

Entry requirements

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

Students planning to undertake the combined vertical Bachelor/Master program must meet the English Language requirements for the Master before enrolling in any of the G or PG level units.

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