Master of TESOL

at University of Melbourne

STUDY STRUCTURE
 

The Master of TESOL course is comprised of both supported teacher placement and face-to face learning. Entry points to the course are in both semester 1 and 2, designed to suit most schedules. For flexibility around professional or family commitments, we also offer the Master of TESOL on a part-time or full-time basis.
 

Standard program:
 

• This is the standard offering for those without a teaching qualification or experience

• 200 points of coursework

• Year 1: 4 x compulsory subjects and 4 x electives chosen from the Master of Education. Students must complete the 4 compulsory subjects first in semester 1, before their chosen electives. All 4 compulsory subjects and 4 electives must be completed before you enrol into any additional languages electives for Year 2.
   

• Year 2 is comprised of either:

  • Capstone professional project option, 6 x additional languages electives and 1 x capstone professional project subject; or

  • Research pathway option, 4 x additional languages electives and 2 research pathway subjects.
     

150 point program:
 

• Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in TESOL will be eligible to apply for entry to the Master of TESOL with 50 credit points of advanced standing for the 'EAL Teaching’ specialisation.
   

Fast-track program:
 

Year 1
 

Compulsory
 

• Complete all four compulsory subjects
   

• Understanding the Student as Learner

• 12.5 pts
   

• Understanding the Student as Learner

• Research in Educational Relationships

• 12.5 pts
   

• Research in Educational Relationships

• Understanding Education in Context

• 12.5 pts
   

• Understanding Education in Context

• Local Literacies in Global Contexts

• 12.5 pts
   

Year 2
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Capstone

• Capstone Professional Project

• 25 pts
   

• Capstone Professional Project

• Option
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Choose six subjects from the following
 

• Multilingual Practices in Global Times

• 12.5 pts
   

• Multilingual Practices in Global Times

• Content and Language Integrated Pedagogy

• 12.5 pts
   

• Content and Language Integrated Pedagogy

• Curriculum Design in a Multilingual Era

• 12.5 pts
   

• Curriculum Design in a Multilingual Era

• Linguistics and Sociolinguistics of CLIL

• 12.5 pts
   

• Linguistics and Sociolinguistics of CLIL

• Grammar for Language Teachers

• 12.5 pts
   

• Grammar for Language Teachers

• Second Language Teaching Methodology

• 12.5 pts
   

• Second Language Teaching Methodology

• Second Language Acquisition and Teaching

• 12.5 pts
   

• Second Language Acquisition and Teaching

• Supervised Observation (Second Language)

• 12.5 pts
   

• Supervised Observation (Second Language)

• Supervised Teaching-Adult (Second Lang)

• 12.5 pts

•  In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

• Meeting this requirement does not guarantee selection.

•  In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

•  The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

•  Applicants are required to satisfy the University’s English language requirements for graduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 7 is required.
   

Please note:
 

a) 100 credit points of advanced standing will be given to applicants who have either:
 

Please note 100 credit points is the maximum credit given.
 

b) Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in TESOL will be eligible to apply for entry to the Master of TESOL with 50 credit points of advanced standing for the ’EAL Teaching’ specialisation.
 

• • A three-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in any discipline area.

  • prior academic performance.

  • 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.

• Indicative first year fee AUD$38,912
   
• Indicative total course fee AUD$79,769

Our Master of TESOL graduates complete the course as highly-employable, versatile candidates for teaching jobs around the world, in Australia or online. The course is employment focussed, meaning we will guide you in the right direction to get the career outcomes you’re seeking. You'll finish the course with the specialist ability to develop curriculum towards teaching English as an additional language.
 

INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
 

Through your education studies, teaching placements and research projects, you will develop strong professional and personal connections with community and industry that will open doors to an outstanding future.
 

HIGHLY EMPLOYABLE 
 

Finish your course confident of gaining employment, thanks to the excellent reputation of the Melbourne Graduate School of Education. We have been ranked as #1 in Australia and #14 in the world for Education*, meaning a degree from us is a globally-recognised achievement.