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Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at the University of Sydney builds advanced expertise in English language education across diverse age groups and learning contexts, using the latest research and pedagogy. Core and selective units cover second language acquisition, effective teaching methodology and the cultural dimensions of language learning, finishing with a capstone special project or research dissertation.
The course suits current or aspiring English language teachers of children, adolescents or adults. Graduates move into roles including English language teacher, academic language adviser, curriculum developer and instructional designer.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Secondary School TeacherANZSCO 241411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an AITSL skills assessment and registration with a state teacher regulatory authority (such as VIT or NESA) to work.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Primary School TeacherANZSCO 241213
On STSOL and CSOL, so it supports the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186, but not the 189 on its own. AITSL assesses at least one year of full-time equivalent primary-education study within the qualification.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages will: hold a bachelor degree or higher in a cognate discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification and professional experience equivalent to one year full-time in English language teaching; or a bachelor honours degree or postgraduate qualification in a non-cognate discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification and professional experience equivalent to one year full-time in English language teaching.
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