Griffith University

Master of Education (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - TESOL)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

This degree delivers advanced professional learning for teachers and those with a professional involvement in education, including school bursars, school development officers, and training personnel. It will help you develop greater expertise in educational practice or research and can contribute to current teachers' professional development requirements.

Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages - TESOL units

  • LANGUAGE AWARENESS FOR SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHERS
    This course aims to sensitise students to the structure of language, with a particular focus on English. Students learn some key terms and tools with which to analyze the features of written and spoken text. The course also aims to raise students' awareness of some of the difficulties speakers of other languages may have with English. It provides a foundation for further personal language awareness development.
  • UNDERSTANDING THE LANGUAGE LEARNER
    This course examines the nature of language learning with reference to theories of human learning and applied linguistics. In doing so, it investigates a host of variables pertaining to linguistic, cognitive, metacognitive, and social-cognitive aspects of language learners. It also facilitates the knowledge of research methods and analytical tools used for the study of these aspects in relation to language learning and acquisition. Students will be given opportunities to examine and analyze published and/or authentic data that demonstrate their knowledge in terms of the content areas covered in the course.
  • SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHING IN PRACTICE (INTERNSHIP)
    This course introduces students to the practice of second language teaching. It does this through a combination of lectures/workshops together with classroom observation of practicing second language teachers. To facilitate their observation, students will be introduced to techniques of classroom-based research. They will use these techniques to focus on major issues which arise in the second language classroom. Students will use their developing understanding of second language teaching to plan and teach classes for second language learners.
  • SECOND LANGUAGE CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
    This course aims to provide students with an understanding of major contemporary issues in the field of second language curriculum development. Students will be required to demonstrate their developing understanding of second language teaching by designing and implementing a unit of work which meets the language learning needs of a particular group of learners.

Delivery mode

Griffith University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • 176 Messines Ridge Rd, Mount Gravatt

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Education, applicants must have:

  • a Bachelor degree in non-related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution. OR
  • a Bachelor of Education or Bachelor of Education (Honours) or Graduate Diploma of Education or Master of Teaching or an ACER Graduate Certificate in Education - Assessment of Student Learning or a Bachelor degree in a related discipline (for example, in Learning and Development) from a recognised tertiary institution - these students will be eligible for 40 credit points of advanced standing. OR
  • have a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to the above - these students may be eligible for up to 40 credit points of credit.

Language requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

  • A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
  • OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
  • OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
  • OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
  • OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
  • OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $10,000 $69,000 Fees are based on full-time study.

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Study mode Blended
Duration 24 Months
Estimated fee* $10,000 $69,000

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...

Avg yearly income $102,960
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

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

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

About Griffith University

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