The University of Melbourne

Graduate Certificate in TESOL

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

If you’re looking to explore teaching English as an additional language, the Graduate Certificate is an excellent entry to this field. At the Faculty of Education, you’ll be taught by a number of internationally recognised education experts. As students of Faculty researchers, you’ll experience research-led learning, focusing on concepts and findings, sometimes even before publishing. Alongside being taught by thought-leaders in this field, the course has been built for practical application in the real world, so you can return to teaching with the skills in place.

The reputation of the University of Melbourne is strong and globally recognised, particularly for education, where we are regularly ranked #1 in Australia and among the top 15 worldwide. We are at the cutting edge of teaching and research.

Delivery mode

The University of Melbourne offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • Grattan Street, Parkville

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
  • A four-year education degree, or equivalent, or
  • An undergraduate degree in any discipline and at least 100 credit points, or equivalent, of graduate study in education
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $15,264 $19,456 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$15,264
Standard Tuition:
$19,456
Full Fee Tuition:
$15,264
Full Fee Tuition:
$19,456
Enquire with The University of Melbourne to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 6 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $15,264 $19,456 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Graduate Certificate in TESOL will prepare you for the following roles.

TESOL Teacher

A TESOL Teacher instructs non-native speakers in the English language, focusing on developing their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skill...

Avg yearly income $80,028
Entry barriers Low

ELICOS Teacher

An ELICOS Teacher instructs international students in English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students. You might work in a language school...

Avg yearly income $72,800
Entry barriers Low

ESL Teacher

An ESL Teacher teaches English to students whose first language is something other than English. You might work for an English language school or p...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

English Teacher

An English Teacher instructs students in reading, writing, grammar, and literature across secondary education levels. Key duties include planning a...

Avg yearly income $109,980
Entry barriers Low

EFL Teacher

An EFL Teacher instructs students in English as a Foreign Language, helping non-native speakers improve their language skills. You may work in scho...

Avg yearly income $62,400
Entry barriers Low

About The University of Melbourne

Welcome to the University of Melbourne. We are Australia’s leading research university, with a 165-year-long tradition of higher education in the arts, sciences and numerous professional disciplines.

At Melbourne, we take delight through our on-campus teaching and graduate online programs in helping undergraduate and postgraduate students from Australia and many other countries to achieve globally recognised qualifications. The educational experience here prepares well-rounded graduates who are academically outstanding and practically grounded.

We also support and encourage internationally-connected research collaborations around basic and applied problems, in the hope of changing the world for the better.