Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Leadership

The Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) provides academic and pedagogical foundations for professionals who are or will be involved in work that focuses on the learning and teaching of English as a second or foreign language. The degree provides a qualification in the teaching of English in a variety of contexts with a strong focus on teaching in the Asia-Pacific region.

The program content is internationalised and intercultural, focusing on the development of a knowledge base and analytical skills that will enable graduates to operate in a range of roles involving the need to understand how second and foreign languages are learned.

Please note that this program does not lead to teacher registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, applicants must:

• A recognised Bachelor Degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale.

Note: Degrees from overseas institutions must be assessed as equivalent to a recognised Australian qualification.

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.

The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students.

Applicants should refer to the English language requirements section of the following University procedure for exceptions to these overall requirements:

• Admission Procedure

If you do not meet the University's specified English language requirements, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. This Institute offers a number of English language and other courses at both its Brisbane and Gold Coast branches.

• Griffith English Language Institute

Graduates may find employment opportunities locally or overseas, teaching English as a second or foreign language, or working in leadership positions in language teaching institutions. You may find opportunities at Technical and Further Education ( TAFE) or technical colleges, university language centres, private language schools and language teaching institutions for migrants.

There are many rewarding career choices for graduates with this Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) degree, including:

• ESL/EFL language instructor/literacy educator
• ESL/EFL Director of Studies
• ESL/EFL learning/teaching material writer/editor/assessor/curriculum developer
• TESOL teacher educator
• Academic advisor for students who are interested in learning a second or foreign language including English
• Researcher in language learning/teaching
• Language education policy adviser.