Master of TESOL

Teach English as an additional language

Learn to teach English as an Additional Language (EAL) in a variety of educational settings with the Master of TESOL at Melbourne. Start an exciting and flexible career that can take you around the world, or gain a specialist qualification to extend your existing teaching expertise. Develop specialised skills to suit varied teaching environments at all levels of education, learn from internationally recognised experts in the field, and be supported throughout.

Key features

1. Start a versatile career that could take you abroad. Teach in a range of environments around the world, including mainstream schools (for registered teachers), migrant language centres, bridging programs for international students, and more.
2. Study with or without prior experience. The Master of TESOL is suitable for students of all backgrounds, with no prior experience in the field required. If you’re already a teacher, you’ll be able to fast-track your studies and gain an EAL Teaching specialisation.
3. Exit early. Explore the option to exit after the first 100 points of study with a Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies.

Why study TESOL (EAL teaching) at Melbourne?

The Faculty of Education at Melbourne is a vibrant learning environment where you will join a community committed to changing lives through education.

The Master of TESOL draws on the latest in education research and practice.

1. Learn on placement. Explore placement options to integrate your learning with practical experience in diverse TESOL teaching environments (mainstream school placements available for registered teachers only).
2. Access international study opportunities. Undertake a capstone subject in your final semester, with the option of international travel.
3. Experience research-led learning. You’ll be taught by internationally recognised education experts and researchers. The course integrates theory and practice for practical application in the real world, producing strong leaders and educators ready to teach.

Student support

Stop 1 offers support across the full range of student services. Attend a workshop, visit in person (on Swanston Street), or submit an enquiry online.

1. Course planning and academic skills advice. Meet with an advisor or attend a workshop to make the most of your studies.
2. Mentoring opportunities. Learn more about academic and peer mentoring opportunities.
3. Global exchange and overseas study support. Explore overseas study opportunities with a wide range of global partners.
4. Fees and scholarship information. Get on top of your finances and learn about scholarships.
5. Visa information. Have your visa questions answered.
6. Wellbeing and accommodation. Understand options for financial support, accommodation, and counselling.
7. Student administration. Help with all aspects of student admin, including organising your student cards and IT.

What students say

“I understand that I have to acquire various theoretical perspectives on TESOL. However, I expect to learn how these theories are going to be translated into practice. I finally decided to choose the [University of Melbourne’s] Faculty of Education, as one of their focuses is on clinical practice, which guarantees the aspect of practicality.”

– Yauma Hasanah, Master of TESOL

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