Graduate Certificate in Education (TESOL)

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Graduate Certificate in Education (TESOL)

Queensland University of Technology

Australia, Brisbane

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Queensland University of Technology

Australia , Brisbane

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Online

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines28-Feb-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 18,900 / per year

Next Intake 28-Feb-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 Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
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.

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.