TESOL - D6005
Master's degree
Do you want to gain specialised knowledge and skills in English language teaching and learning? The Master of TESOL is suitable for a wide range of professionals, educators or prospective educators working in English language teaching in diverse contexts, and leads to a postgraduate qualification in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).
Please note: this course does not provide an initial teacher qualification to register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching as a school teacher in Australia. Students seeking an initial teaching qualification should refer to the Master of Teaching course. For other educational sectors in Australia, students need to check the specific requirements of providers.
The Master of TESOL helps you understand the connections between theory and practice, and the importance of developing strong principles of practice in English language teaching and learning. You will develop an expert understanding of the core principles of language teaching and learning.
You will engage with contemporary theory and practice for additional language acquisition and advanced understanding of, and skills associated with:
- the role of social and cultural contexts in language learning
- a range of communicative approaches to teaching, learning and assessment and planning for teaching in various TESOL contexts the evaluation, analysis and design of assessment tasks
- the development and maintenance of bilingualism and biliteracy in formal learning environments English language education in local and global contexts
- transcultural and intercultural learning, communication and mobility, including in online learning settings the use of digital technologies to support learning.
Graduates of the course have been successful in finding employment as language teachers and translators, and are also employed in TESOL leadership roles, such as director of studies, language school founder and curriculum developer, in local, national and international locations.
At a glance
Course Details
Location |
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Duration |
1, 1.5 or 2 years full-time depending on prior qualifications. See entry requirements. |
Start date |
Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July) |
Qualification |
Master of TESOL |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
Entry level 1: | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average. |
Entry level 2: | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average and a minimum of two years of full time equivalent relevant professional experience OR An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline including but not limited to linguistics, language studies, language teaching and interpreting and translating with at least a credit (60%) average OR A four-year Australian bachelor honours degree or an Australian graduate certificate or an Australian graduate diploma (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average OR An Australian master's degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average. |
Entry level 3 | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline including but not limited to linguistics, language studies, language teaching and interpreting and translating with at least a credit (60%) average and a minimum of two years of full time equivalent relevant professional experience OR A four-year Australian bachelor honours degree or an Australian graduate certificate or an Australian graduate diploma (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average and a minimum of two years of full time equivalent relevant professional experience OR A four-year Australian bachelor honours degree or an Australian graduate certificate or an Australian graduate diploma (or equivalent) in a related discipline including but not limited to linguistics, language studies, language teaching and interpreting and translating with at least a credit (60%) average OR An Australian master's degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average and a minimum of two years of full time equivalent relevant professional experience OR An Australian master's degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline including but not limited to linguistics, language studies, language teaching and interpreting and translating with at least a credit (60%) average |
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Extra Requirements
Professional experience
Before participating in professional experience in any education setting, you must:
- meet specific security clearances (e.g. Working With Children Check) that apply in the state/territory/country where the professional experience is being undertaken
Inherent requirements
To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements.
Find out more about inherent requirements for this course.
The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.
Making the application
Future students
Course start date(s)
Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
How to apply
Apply directly to Monash using course code D6005.
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:
A$31,100
Fee assistance
As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.