Course code: #5727
The Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) provides academic and pedagogical foundations for professionals who are or will be involved in work that focuses on learning and teaching English as a second or foreign language.
The degree at Griffith provides a qualification in teaching English in various contexts with a strong focus on teaching in the Asia-Pacific region.
The program content is internationalised and intercultural, focusing on developing a knowledge base and analytical skills that will enable graduates to operate in various roles involving the need to understand how second and foreign languages are learned.
The course includes an independent study component requiring the knowledge and application of research principles and practices relating to professional work or learning in TESOL.
Please note that this program does not lead to teacher registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.
The Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages offers a range of different durations depending on your previous studies:
| If you have: | You may be eligible to complete this program in: |
|---|---|
| Bachelor, any discipline | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Bachelor, related discipline OR Graduate Certificate, related discipline | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent (with 40 credit points of advanced standing) |
| Bachelor Honours, related discipline OR Graduate Diploma, related discipline | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent (with 80 credit points of advanced standing) |
$40,701
| Cost of living | 1 person | $10,344 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $9,201 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $31,500 |
Suppose you do not meet the University's specified English language requirements.
In that case, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program.
The duration of your English study will vary depending on your current level of English.
| IELTS Entry requirement | TOFEL Entry requirement | PTE Entry requirement | Weeks |
| 6.0 (no sub score < 5.5) | 71 (W19, L,R,S 17) | 50 (no comm skill < 42) | 10 |
| 5.5 (no sub score < 5.0, W 5.5) | 52 (W17,S15 L,R 10) | 42 (no comm skill < 36, W42) | 20 |
| 5.5 (no sub score < 5.0) | 52 (W,S15 L,R 10) | 42 (no comm skill < 36) | 25 |
| 5.0 (no sub score < 4.5, W 5.0) | 40 (W15,S13 L,R 6) | 36 (no comm skill < 30, W36) | 30 |
| 5.0 (no sub score < 4.5) | 40 (W,S13 L,R 6) | 36 (no comm skill < 30) | 35 |
| 4.5 (no sub score < 4.0, W 4.5) | 33 (W13,S12 L,R 4) | 30 (no comm skill < 29, W30) | 40 |
| 4.5 (no sub score < 4.0) | 33 (W,S12 L,R 4) | 30 (no comm skill < 29) | 45 |
| 4.0 or lower | 32 or lower | 29 or lower | Over 45 |
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, applicants must:
Note: Degrees from overseas institutions must be assessed as equivalent to a recognised Australian qualification.
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