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UTS stands as a premier institution offering postgraduate programs in TESOL and Applied Linguistics, featuring faculty members who are acclaimed authors and global authorities in their disciplines. This program addresses the professional growth requirements of diverse English language educators across Australia while delivering a globally recognized certification for teaching learners of all ages, from young children to university students. The curriculum offers adaptable scheduling, with class times accommodating full-time professionals. Eligible students may qualify for credit transfers.
Students can choose from three specialized tracks. The academic English track prepares graduates to instruct international students pursuing higher education in English-speaking institutions, with potential employment at language schools or universities worldwide. The adult education stream equips teachers to support migrants, job seekers, and community learners in developing English language and literacy skills, leading to opportunities in vocational training centers, community organizations, and various industries. The school education pathway is tailored for primary and secondary educators teaching English as an additional language, with career prospects in domestic and international schools.
Graduates may pursue roles such as English language instructor, literacy and numeracy specialist, curriculum designer, or program coordinator in the TESOL field (prospective students should verify specific employment criteria with relevant organizations).
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
Academic qualifications considered:
UTS recognised Bachelor degree, recognised Graduate Certificate in TESOL (or equivalent)*, recognised Graduate Diploma in TESOL (or equivalent)*, recognised Master.
Applicants with a Bachelor degree need to satisfy the following:
Bachelor degree in the ASCED Field of Education group of or 07 (Education) or 08 (Management and Commerce) or 09 (Society and Culture) or 10 (Creative Arts).
*A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in TESOL from an Australian university, which also offers a Master in TESOL to which the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma articulates into.
For applicants with a Master's qualification, the qualification can be in any field of study.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.