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Learn to teach English and other languages

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Explore a career without borders

With no previous teaching qualification or experience required, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Foreign Language Teaching (FLT) will give you the chance to join a global network of teachers and seize opportunities both nationally and internationally.

You will develop knowledge and skills in language teaching methods, linguistics, English grammar and language acquisition, while building an understanding of the global, cultural and social aspects of language teaching. With a nationally and internationally recognised qualification you could make a difference to students all around the globe teaching languages.

Who is this course for?

  • Experienced teachers looking to expand their skillset.
  • Professionals looking for an exciting career change.
  • Those with a passion for teaching English and foreign languages overseas, and in Australia.
  • Professionals reaching retirement age looking to explore new opportunities.
  • Humanitarians looking to increase their skillset.
  • Those with no professional teaching experience wanting to explore their passions (no formal teaching qualifications are required).

Download a TESOL/FLT course guide

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2022 total course cost

$3,985*

*Indicative domestic fee for students commencing in 2022. Fees are subject to annual change.

Teach from anywhere
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Internationally recognised
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100% online
Online study can be completed at your own pace and around your work

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After completing the first step, upgrade to a graduate diploma or master qualification

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2022 total course cost

$3,985*

*Indicative domestic fee for students commencing in 2022. Fees are subject to annual change.

Teach from anywhere
in the world

Internationally recognised
qualification you can use everywhere

100% online
Online study can be completed at your own pace and around your work

Build your qualification
After completing the first step, upgrade to a graduate diploma or master qualification

Choose your commitment

Choose the study commitment that suits you, or build your skills step-by-step.

Graduate Certificate in TESOL and Foreign Language Teaching

  • 4 months full-time (1 semester)
  • 1 year part-time (2 semesters)

 

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Graduate Diploma in TESOL and Foreign Language Teaching

  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time

 

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Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

  • 2 years full-time
  • 4 years part-time

 

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Career prospects

Graduates can work in such roles as:

  • Teacher of English as a second language in Australia
  • Teacher of a language other than English
  • Adult educator
  • Workplace-based TESOL instructor
  • Community educator
  • Language specialist
  • Interpreter
  • Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) specialist
  • Community or refugee support officer
  • Flexible learning developer
  • Language coach/tutor
  • Foreign aid worker

Learning to suit you

Our Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are 100% online, meaning you can work at your own pace whilst still having the opportunity to network, interact and learn from your teachers and peers. Our program has been designed to be student-centred meaning you will get the best possible learning experience.

  • Support from TESOL/FLT academics as you need it
  • Interactive videos
  • Contemporary online learning
  • Class discussion and interaction with your peers
Peter Manasantivongs

"Knowing that I could spend time with the subject material during certain points in the week that suited me well has allowed me to fit my UC studies into my life, instead of having to force-fit my life around my studies."

Peter Manasantivongs

Graduate Diploma in TESOL and Foreign Language Teaching (FLT)

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