Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) (6 months)

The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) postgraduate program is aimed at developing understanding and skills in the area of TESOL.

The courses are also designed to help you develop disciplinary knowledge in the area of second language acquisition, as well as specific knowledge in the area of teaching English to speakers of other languages.

Quick Facts
Duration:	6 months
Start Date:	March, July
Tuition Fee:	$17,100
Location:	Adelaide Campus, Australia
CRICOS code:	053051F
Delivery mode:	On campus External (not available for all topics)

The teaching English as a second language courses allow you to study on campus, via online mode, or a combination of the two.

What you will study

The combination of theoretical knowledge and teaching methodology equips prospective TESOL practitioners with tools for classroom practice. The courses are designed to facilitate the development of disciplinary knowledge in the area of second language acquisition, as well as specific knowledge in the area of TESOL. Topics cover areas such as second language learning and teaching, language assessment, English linguistics, TESOL methodology, English as a global language, and research in TESOL.

“I had a nice relationship with all my lecturers. They were committed to helping you out with everything, especially if you showed that you cared about your work. Uni organised for me to go to Flinders Partners to work on software for innovation management. I was so pleased when they offered me a full-time position.”

Nadine Saadi // Flinders University student

Careers

With the internationalisation of the job market, graduates with a qualification in English language teaching may have greater employment opportunities.

A TESOL degree will give you the skills and knowledge to teach English in Australia at private language colleges or other registered training organisations, and to teach English overseas in schools, universities and private colleges, by providing them with a solid foundation in the theoretical and practical aspects of English language teaching. The continued spread of English around the world has created numerous job opportunities TESOL practitioners.

Potential occupations include:

private English language teacher
assistant language teacher
communications specialist
immigration officer
international student advisor
linguist
multicultural service officer
travel consultant.

Potential employers include:

private language colleges
universities
TAFE institutions
university language centres (subject to employer requirements).

Professional accreditation/recognition

These courses do not lead to teacher registration in South Australia.

A Bachelor of Education, or Master of Teaching, is required for teaching in an Australian primary or secondary school.