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Master of TESOL
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of TESOL at the University of Melbourne teaches students to teach English as an Additional Language across mainstream schools, migrant language centres and international settings, gaining a rich understanding of TESOL research, methodology and assessment. The course combines face-to-face learning with supported teacher placements across two annual intakes, though it does not itself provide an initial teacher qualification.
With English among the world's most widely spoken languages, graduates become highly employable, versatile candidates for teaching jobs around the world.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 6 parts
Compulsory subjects (50 points)
- Education Policy in Context
- Literacies in Local and Global Contexts
- Understanding the Student as Learner
- Engaging with Research in Education
Compulsory subjects (25 points)
- Key Concepts of Academic Writing
- Key Concepts of Language
Foundations subjects (25 points) (choice of 2)
- Foundations: Curriculum
- Foundations: Data & Science of Learning
- Foundations: Digital Futures
- Foundations: Educational Leadership
- Foundations: Policy and Social Change
- Foundations: Wellbeing
Additional Languages Electives
- Multilingual Practices in Global Times
- Content and Language Integrated Pedagogy
- Curriculum Design in a Multilingual Era
- Language in Bilingual Education
- Grammar for Language Teachers
- Second Language Teaching Methodology
- Supervised Observation (Second Language)
- Second Language Acquisition and Teaching
- Supervised Teaching-Adult (Second Lang)
Capstone Subjects (25 points) (choice of 1)
- Disciplined Inquiry Capstone
- Disciplined Inquiry Capstone (Travel)
Research Subjects (50 points)
- Education Research Methodology
- Research Project in Education
- Research Project in Education Part 1
- Research Project in Education Part 2
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
To be considered for entry into this course, you must: Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in any discipline. The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the University of Melbourne are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with the University's Selection and Admissions Policy . The entry requirements published for this course will apply from the start year 2027 intake onwards.
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