Master of TESOL

Domestic and International (same academic requirements for both):

• Entry level 1 (96 CP, 2 years full-time / 4 years part-time): An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average.
• Entry level 2 (72 CP, 1.5 years full-time / 3 years part-time): An Australian bachelor degree (60%+) with 2+ years relevant professional experience; OR a bachelor degree in a related discipline (linguistics, language studies, language teaching, interpreting/translating) at 60%+; OR a 4-year honours degree/graduate certificate/graduate diploma at 60%+; OR a master's degree at 60%+.
• Entry level 3 (48 CP, 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time): as per entry level 2 related-discipline/honours pathways, with additional professional experience requirements.
• English language requirements (Level A): overall score 6.5 for IELTS (Academic), with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0 (or equivalent approved English test scores).
• Additional requirement: a Working With Children Check (or equivalent security clearance for the relevant state/territory/country) is required before undertaking professional experience placements.
• Note: this course does NOT provide an initial teacher qualification for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching as a school teacher in Australia - students seeking an initial teaching qualification should refer to the Master of Teaching.

• Graduates find employment as language teachers and translators in local, national and international settings.
• Also employed in TESOL leadership roles, including director of studies, language school founder, and curriculum developer.
• May provide a pathway to further graduate research study (Master by Research or PhD with the Faculty of Education) for students admitted at entry level 1 or 2 who achieve a WAM of at least 75%.