Federation University

Master of Specialist Teaching (TESOL)

The Master of Specialist Teaching (TESOL) provides already qualified teachers or those looking to enter a TESOL career where an initial teacher training degree is not required (e.g. ESL teaching outside of primary and secondary schools) with training in first and second language acquisition, English phonology,  and phonetics, English grammar, language-learning technology, TESOL classroom methodology, and research-based practice for supporting the language needs of diverse learners.

You will learn essential skills and theories for teaching English to speakers of other languages. The Master of Specialist Teaching (TESOL) is designed for all education level and appropriate for those working in, or aiming to work in, tertiary, primary or secondary school contexts. A wide range of electives in the core disciplines of Applied Linguistics and Education are available. You will have the opportunity to undertake a professional inquiry on a project of your choice, or a minor thesis completed in the field. Our course allows you the option to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching (TESOL).