In today’s globalised world, communities' cultural and linguistic composition is more diverse than ever before. 

The ability to express ourselves, communicate with others and decipher the messages we receive daily from within our culture and across others is fundamental to our existence in today’s modern society. 

In this ever-shrinking and interconnected world, the ability to teach English to speakers of other languages is a highly desirable skill. 

And the ability to teach with both cultural and linguistic sensitivity is even more valuable.

With its dual focus, Macquarie's Master of Applied Linguistics and TESOL will provide you with an understanding of the complex relationship between language use and context. 

Additionally, it will give you a solid theoretical and practical foundation in the field of teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL).

Key features

• Hone your skills by learning from active researchers
• Study part-time or full-time, on campus or online
• Get a unique and personalised study experience
• Join one of the world's best research and clinical environments

• Certified copies of Academic/Official Transcripts
• Certified copies of award certificates or completion certificates from previously completed studies
• Certified copies of Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
• Certified copy of Passport or Visa Documents

2 years:

• AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent

1.5 years:

• AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent

or

• AQF Level 7 bachelor's qualification and one year full-time or part-time equivalent relevant approved work experience in a language-based profession (e.g. language teaching, speech pathology, translation and interpreting)

1 year:

• Hold a related merit-based Honours (AQF 8), Graduate Diploma (AQF 8) in TESOL

or

• AQF Level 7 bachelor’s qualification in a related field AND two years full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant approved work experience in TESOL with a recognised educational institution. Meeting the work experience requirement does not guarantee admission at the 1-year entry point, and the selection committee will need to consider the detailed nature of the applicant's work experience in order to make a determination.

or

• AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate in TESOL AND one year full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant approved work experience in TESOL with a recognised educational institution. Meeting the work experience requirement does not guarantee admission at the 1-year entry point, and the selection committee will need to consider the detailed nature of the applicant's work experience in order to make a determination.

Related fields for prior qualifications

Linguistics, Language Teaching and Learning, Language Studies, Translation, Interpreting, Education, Sociology, Speech and Hearing, Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology, Sociology, Social Science, Communication, Media, Journalism, Cultural Studies

Relevant experience

English language teaching, teaching culturally and linguistically diverse (CAL/D) students.

Assumed knowledge

None.

Recommended studies

None.

China:  69%

India:   50%