Overview
✓ Learn to teach English as an Additional Language (EAL) in a variety of educational settings
✓ Suitable for students with no prior experience, with a 12-month fast-track option available for those with previous studies in education
✓ Start an exciting and flexible career that can take you overseas and involve both face-to-face and online work
✓ Teachers can upskill with an EAL Teaching specialisation to teach in schools*
✓ In your final semester, undertake a Capstone subject with the option of international travel
✓ Opportunities to experience real-life teaching in primary, secondary or adult education environments
✓ Students who complete the first 100 points of the course have the option of exiting early with a Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies
*Eligibility for teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is required to take the EAL Teaching specialisation. Contact the VIT to determine eligibility if you do not already hold current registration.
Gain the skills required to start an exciting career teaching English as an Additional Language (EAL) with our internationally recognised Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) course. There is a high demand for English teachers, as it's one of the world's most widely spoken languages. Exploring teaching English in a global context, you’ll develop specialised skills to suit varied teaching environments, both in Australia and overseas.
Who is the course for?
The Master of TESOL is suitable for students of all backgrounds, with no prior experience in the field required. The course provides options for those who want to teach English as an Additional Language (EAL) in a range of educational environments around the world, ranging from mainstream schools* to language centres for migrants. Existing teachers (with eligibility for VIT registration) may upskill their teaching qualifications with an EAL specialisation.
*Please note: the Master of TESOL does not provide an initial teacher qualification to register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching as a school teacher in Australia. For information on becoming a teacher, please visit the Become a Teacher page.
Why choose the Master of TESOL with us?
In the Master of TESOL, you’ll be taught by a number of internationally recognised education experts. As students of the Faculty of Education researchers, you’ll experience research-led learning, focusing on concepts and findings. The course has also been built for practical application in the real world, producing strong leaders and educators ready to teach. The option for teacher placements is an integral part of the course, allowing students to experience real-life teaching in primary, secondary or adult education environments.
The University of Melbourne is at the cutting edge of teaching and research, with a strong reputation for education both within Australia and around the world.
Support while you learn
We take pride in the excellent support we offer our Master of TESOL students from enrolment, throughout their studies, and beyond. Our students are successful because of the support and guidance they get when leading a class for the first time. You will receive ongoing support both on campus and while on placement. If you are an Indigenous student, we offer a range of support services here at the University of Melbourne via Murrup Barak. Find out more.