
Charles Darwin University
Master of Education (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - TESOL)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationGain advanced theory and practical skills to further develop your career in education and make impactful contributions to improved outcomes for diverse learners with our Master of Education. Build on your previous experience with specialist education knowledge and skills to prepare you for scholarship, research, and leadership roles within education fields.
You will enhance your capability in analytical thinking, collaborative learning, project management, and transformative practice. Your advanced learning will be applied in a capstone opportunity to undertake professional placement or research activities that support your chosen career path.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - TESOL units
Complete all 60 credit points of:
- TES501 - Research Methods in Applied Linguistics
- TES502 - Language, Meaning, and Learning (unit title change 2023)
- TES503 - Applied Language Teaching Methodologies
- TES504 - Understanding Language Acquisition
- TES505 - Intercultural Communication
- TES506 - Language Testing and Evaluation
Delivery mode
Charles Darwin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- Ellengowan Drive, Brinkin
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Admission criteria
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master's degree or equivalent international qualification.
English language requirements
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
- CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40): Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4
- IELTS Academic Module: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
- Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.
- Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency: A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module: A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.
- TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT): A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Master of Education (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - TESOL) will prepare you for the following roles.
EALD Teacher
An EALD Teacher provides instruction to students whose primary language is not English. You might help students develop their English skills or wor...
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...
ELICOS Teacher
An ELICOS Teacher instructs international students in English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students. You might work in a language school...
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...
TESOL Teacher
A TESOL Teacher instructs non-native speakers in the English language, focusing on developing their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skill...
About Charles Darwin University
CDU ranked 91st in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia-Pacific University Ranking 2019. The Ranking features 35 Australian universities, with CDU placing 29th among them. The Ranking analysed more than 300 universities across 13 nations in East Asia, Southeast Asia and Oceania.
As a leading cross-sectoral institution, CDU is well placed to help students become 'future-ready' workers who co-develop digital knowledge, skills and mindsets to both meet their personal needs and interests and prepare them for a world of constant change.
CDU students will value lifelong and life-wide learning and understand that learning occurs anywhere, anytime and through varied experiences. Throughout their studies, our students will build essential skills for success in academic pursuits, their work and their lives beyond CDU.