Postgraduate courses in TESOL

Deakin's Master of TESOL has been designed to address the wide diversity of educational backgrounds of students who wish to teach English to speakers of other languages.
Deakin's highly relevant and flexible TESOL courses provide:

• a choice between studying on-campus or off- campus
• a degree where international students can teach English and educational institutions (all schools and universities) in their home countries
• a degree where domestic students can teach in adult education centres and TAFEs in Australia
• admission for non-Education degree students to the course
• A pathway to an undergraduate teaching degree or a postgraduate education degree.

Your career

The Graduate Certificate and Master of TESOL courses meet the growing need for English language teachers in countries where it is not the dominant language. The courses also address the need for English Second Language (ESL) teachers in Australia. Our courses provide a sound understanding of key principles and innovative practice in English language teaching, and the socio-cultural implications for individuals and communities.

Upon graduating from Deakin’s TESOL courses, you will:

» develop an understanding of the language teaching profession in a local and global context
» design, implement and evaluate curricula and pedagogical programs that are internationally relevant
» develop skills in analysing your learners’ language and English as an international language
» critically interpret intercultural communication
» ensure secure employment in a wide range of international settings.

Course duration

The courses are offered at the Melbourne Campus at Burwood and off-campus by part-time or full-time study.
The Graduate Certificate of TESOL is normally completed over 2 trimesters of part-time study.
The Master of TESOL is normally completed over 4 to 6 trimesters of part-time study or its full-time equivalent depending on your previous tertiary degree.

Professional recognition

These courses are not initial teaching qualifications in Australia. If an applicant does not already hold a teaching qualification recognized in Victoria they cannot meet VIT requirements through undertaking this course.

Students who are eligible for Victorian Institute of Teaching registration may consider the Educator course Master of Education (TESOL), accredited by Victorian Institute of Teaching for specialist teaching positions.

Why Choose Deakin University?

Designed for international settings Specifically designed for teachers who are interested in working in countries where English is not the dominant language.

Non-education graduates can apply
Students who have a bachelor degree in any area, equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree, are eligible to apply.

Knowledge
Our courses cover key issues, concepts and knowledge required by professional teachers. We consult with practising teachers and principals about course content and assessment to ensure local and international professional relevance.

Flexibility
Deakin's postgraduate program is genuinely flexible to help you fit your studies in with workplace and personal commitments.

Quality
At Deakin we pride ourselves on providing quality postgraduate courses for people working in the area of education. Quality is evident in all aspects of our courses from the standard of our study materials to the teaching staff, who are leaders in their field. Ranked among the best in the world, our library service has set a benchmark for Australian universities. Regardless of where you live, resources can be posted to off-campus students or accessed from our comprehensive electronic collection.

Technology
Students have access to the best new technologies. Email, chat groups and the Internet are widely used. The University has also produced its own Deakin Learning Toolkit software to support online communication. All units also offer a dedicated discussion site on Deakin Studies Online.

Networks
As a Deakin postgraduate student you will become part of a network of researchers, academics and practitioners. You will have access to specialist knowledge and will establish new contacts with people who are shaping and influencing the education field.