Graduate Certificate in Education (TESOL)

    Graduate Certificate in Education (TESOL)

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 13,355 / per year
    Next IntakeJuly 28, 2026

    Graduate Certificate in Education (TESOL)

    About

    Highlights

    • Prepares you for a professional career in English language teaching.
    • Develop excellent knowledge and practical skills to teach English to speakers of other languages.
    • Provides increased understanding of the language issues facing many migrant children or international students.
    • Learn today, use tomorrow with our real-world courses.
    • You can choose to specialise in this area or choose option units across a range of topics.
    • Flexible delivery with online, part-time study.

    The Graduate Certificate in Education (TESOL) can provide you with qualifications to seek new employment in second language education in Queensland, Australia, or overseas.

    It will equip you with understandings of second language acquisition and the ability to implement innovative learning and teaching approaches.

    Be inspired by postgraduate students putting their learnings into action. Read their stories on our Education insights blog.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Minimum academic requirements

    Entry requirement

    You must have a recognised completed bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.

    June intake

    If you are interested in June start please note the course starts last Monday in June, three weeks before semester 2 starts. Please view July (6TP4) dates to find out more.

    Minimum English language requirements

    We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

    English TestOverallListeningReadingWritingSpeaking
    IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake 6.5 6 6 6 6
    Cambridge English Score
    You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
    176 169 169 169 169
    PTE Academic 58 50 50 50 50
    TOEFL iBT 79 16 16 21 18

    Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

    We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

    When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career

    Careers and outcomes

    The Graduate Certificate in Education (TESOL) is recognised in the school and higher education sectors in Australia and overseas. It is also recognised in the ELICOS language education and TAFE sectors in Australia. This provides you with a portable qualification, whether you are seeking new career opportunities or seeking advancement in your existing workplace.

    Course articulation

    You have the option to keep learning and build towards a Master of Education.

    Course articulation

    You have the option to further your studies with a Master of Education. In the Master of Education you can choose to continue online study or consider face-to-face studies at our Kelvin Grove campus.

    Possible careers

    • TESOL teacher

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    13,355 / per year

    Graduate Certificate in Education (TESOL)

    Queensland University of Technology

    Queensland University of Technology

    Australia

    Australia, Brisbane