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Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) & Foreign Language Teaching (FLT) (EDM301.1)
Please note these are the 2025 details for this course
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Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) & Foreign Language Teaching (FLT)
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
2.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Education | Academic Program Area - Education |
View teaching periods | 880441 |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 9 | |
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
The fees shown are the indicative annual fee rates for the course, based on a standard full-time enrolment of 24 credit points across a year. Fees are assessed at unit level, according to their field of education and credit point value.
If you are offered a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for this course, you will be liable for a Student Contribution Amount instead of domestic tuition fees.
You won’t need to submit a separate application for a CSP – you will automatically be assessed for eligibility when you apply for admission to the course. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
2.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Education | Academic Program Area - Education |
View teaching periods | 098025C |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 9 | |
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
Master teaching English and other languages!
Language teachers are in demand in Australia and around the world. With no previous teaching qualification or experience required, this course will prepare you for a rewarding career teaching language in Australia and overseas.
You’ll explore teaching methodology and practice, linguistics, oral communication, language acquisition and curriculum design – and how to apply these in numerous language education settings. Your new understanding of people coming from a wide range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds will also equip you with the valuable knowledge and skills needed to nurture your students’ futures in the workplace and beyond.
This flexible course can be studied either full-time in 2 years or part-time in 4 years and is designed to work for you.
Study the Master of TESOL and Foreign Language Teaching at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø and you will:
- master the skills required for the effective teaching and learning of English and other languages
- build specialised knowledge and skills for professional practice in a range of educational settings
- empower learners with your strong subject and pedagogical knowledge
- strengthen your professional leadership skills
- critically reflect on the ways in which language education theory and research informs teaching practice
- establish and maintain ethical and respectful relationships with students, colleagues and parents
- develop the strengths and linguistic needs of students from diverse cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
WIL is an integral part of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø journey and all students are encouraged to actively attend and participate in relevant placements, workshops, conferences and events where they will have the opportunity to engage with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
This approach gives students an invaluable opportunity to meet and build strong networking relationships with industry professionals and greatly improves their employability at the time of graduation
Career opportunities
A ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Master of TESOL and Foreign Language Teaching offers graduates the chance to acquire the skills needed to pursue a career in teaching and a pathway to a range of other lifelong learning careers. Graduates can work in such roles as:
- teacher of English as a second language in Australia
- teacher of a language other than English
- adult educator
- workplace-based TESOL instructor
- director of language education
- community educator
- teaching assistant
- language specialist
- interpreter
- academic director
- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) specialist
- community or refugee support officer
- curriculum adviser
- flexible learning developer
- language coach/tutor
- lecturer
- education entrepreneur
- foreign aid worker
- researcher
- language teaching policy design and implementation.
Course specific information
Entry to this course is based on the successful completion of a Bachelor degree. Previous teaching experience is not needed.
This nationally and internationally recognised degree is part of an articulated postgraduate program of study that begins with a graduate certificate and ends with a master’s degree.
Get in touch to determine a path that works for you.
Professional accreditation
To be advised.
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree or equivalent as approved by the University Admissions Committee. No teaching experience is required.
Students planning to undertake the combined vertical Bachelor/Master program must meet the English Language requirements for the Master before enrolling in any of the G or PG level units.
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | ||
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | ||
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 16 February 2026 | ||
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 |
Credit arrangements
A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions:
Hanoi Universtiy
Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) & Foreign Language Teaching (FLT) (EDM301) | 48 credit points
- From 2023 unit 11394 and 11395 are no longer offered to Bruce students. Students in EDM301 should enrol in 11908 or 10443.
- From 2023 unit 11389 Research Methods in Education PG is no longer offered to Bruce students. Students in EDM301 should enrol in 9087.
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 2
Semester 1
One Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
10443 Educational Research Capstone Project PG (6cp) OR 11908 Research Applications in Education PG AND One Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Year 1
Semester 2
One Restricted Choice Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Year 3
Semester 1
10443 Educational Research Capstone Project PG (6cp) OR 11908 Research Applications in Education PG AND One Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Semester 2
10443 Educational Research Capstone Project PG (6cp) OR 11908 Research Applications in Education PG AND One Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 2
Discourse Studies PG (11392) OR Approaches to Grammar for Language Teachers PG (11393)
Year 3
Semester 2
Discourse Studies PG (11392) OR Approaches to Grammar for Language Teachers PG (11393)
Year 4
Year 5
Semester 1
10443 Educational Research Capstone Project PG (6cp) OR 11908 Research Applications in Education PG AND One Restricted Choice Unit
Course duration
Standard 2 years full time or part-time equivalent. Maximum 6 years from date of enrolment to date of course completion.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Graduates of the M TESOL/FLT will apply knowledge and skills with judgement, creativity, and personal autonomy to make a positive and sustained contribution to the field of language teaching and learning in A2 - their ongoing professional development in language teaching and learning. | ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates are professional: Use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; and take pride in their professional and personal integrity. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; and behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Graduates of the M TESOL/FLT will have S2 - technical and creative skills to work as a practitioner in language teaching and learning. |
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; and take pride in their professional and personal integrity. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; and make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduate are lifelong learners: Be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Graduates of the M TESOL/FLT will have S1 - advanced cognitive, creative, analytical, communicative and critical skills consistent with an advanced, theoretical knowledge of language and language teaching and learning. |
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; and display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; and make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates are lifelong learners: Adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Graduates of the M TESOL/FLT will apply knowledge and skills with judgement, creativity, and personal autonomy to make a positive and sustained contribution to the field of language teaching and learning in A1 - their professional practice in language teaching and learning. |
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates are professional: Communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; and display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; and behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Graduates of the M TESOL/FLT will have advanced knowledge of K2 - of current research findings and methods in language teaching and learning. | ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; and display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduate are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; and behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates are lifelong learners: Evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Graduates of the M TESOL/FLT will have S4 - cognitive skills to reflect critically on the nexus between theory and professional practice. | ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduate are global citizens: Behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; and adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. |
| Graduates of the M TESOL/FLT will have S3 - advanced skills to interpret, apply and conduct research. | ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; and display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduate are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives; and behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Graduates of the M TESOL/FLT will apply knowledge and skills with judgement, creativity, and personal autonomy to make a positive and sustained contribution to the field of language teaching and learning in A3 - their work at the interface of theory/research and practice. | ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates are professional: Use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduate are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; and behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| Graduates of the M TESOL/FLT will have advanced knowledge of K1 - language, and language teaching and learning practice in a variety of educational, social and cultural contexts. | ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; and display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; and make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. |
Placements requirements
Must have Working With Vulnerable People registration for entry to the compulsory practice unit.
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Master of TESOL and Foreign Language Teaching | M TESOL&FLT |
Honours
None.
Alternative exits
The Graduate Diploma in TESOL and Foreign Language Teaching is subsumable to this course.
Enrolment data
2023 enrolments for this course by location. Please note that enrolment numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.
| Location | Enrolments |
|---|---|
| ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø - Canberra, Bruce | 42 |
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Current and Commencing Students | Please contact the University Student Centre by Email student.centre@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1300 301 727 |
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