Study TESOL with us
What is TESOL?
English is one of the world’s most widely spoken languages and there is a high demand for teachers with the skills to teach it. A graduate qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) will develop and extend your understanding of the theories and practices underpinning this field.
- Programs in TESOL
- Themes explored in TESOL
- Staff in TESOL
- Who is the program suitable for?
- Career outcomes
- Key benefits of the program
Programs in TESOL
Download the course brochure to find out how you can specialise in TESOL.
Please note, handbook entries for these programs are updated in October 2011.
| Program | Part Time | Full Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Certificate in TESOL (Stream A) |
1 year | 6 months | |
| Postgraduate Certificate in TESOL (Stream B) | 1 year | 6 months | |
| Master of TESOL (Stream A) | 2 years | 1 year | |
| Master of TESOL (Stream B) | 2 years | 1 year | |
| Master of Education (by coursework) | 2 years | 1 year | |
| Master of Education (by research) (thesis and coursework) | 3 years | 18 months | |
| Doctor of Education (by research) | 6 years | 3 years | |
| PhD | 6 years | 3 years |
(NB. The differing lengths of the Masters programs are based on the previous qualifications/work experience of the applicant)
Themes/subjects explored in TESOL
Depending on your choice of program and area of interest you will explore critical issues in:
- TESOL methodology
- grammar for language teachers
- second language acquisition
- assessment in TESOL
- teaching English for specific purposes
- teaching English in the international context
- language planning in education
- the use of literature in second language education.
Staff in TESOL
The academics leading this area have a wealth of research and practice experience. They include Professor Joseph Lo Bianco, Dr Kieran O’Loughlin, Dr Russell Cross and Dr Alan Williams. Discover more about these experts and their research areas.
Who is this program suitable for?
Our specialist TESOL programs are right for:
- qualified teachers wanting to improve TESOL skills in:
- primary school, secondary school or university settings
- English language intensive courses for overseas students, or
- adult migrant English programs
- qualified teachers wanting to develop new skills to become a TESOL practitioner
- graduates with a four-year degree with a significant component of English language studies or equivalent^.
Stream A is designed for already qualified teachers who wish to register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as a teacher of TESOL.
Stream B is designed for those who already have or do not require registration with the VIT as a teacher of TESOL.
Career Outcomes
Our courses will assist you to develop and improve your understanding of the theories and practices of TESOL. For qualified teachers, our programs also provide you with initial accreditation to work in Australia and overseas as a TESOL specialist. In Australia graduates can seek employment in a variety of sectors including mainstream schools and language centres for adult and child immigrants as well as international students. Internationally, students may work in schools, language centres and universities.
Key benefits of the program
Our TESOL programs are:
- relevant - graduates develop specialised skills suited to a variety of teaching environments including mainstream schools and language centres for adult and child immigrants
- internationally recognised - graduates are equipped to work in schools, language centres and universities in countries around the world
- accredited - both the Postgraduate Certificate and Masters Stream A courses are approved, if you are eligible for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and successfully complete the required practical placements.