Learn how to teach English effectively in the rapidly changing field of education
Education is a dynamic and rapidly evolving field and inspiring English teachers are always in demand, as their expertise is critical to children's educational outcomes. English teachers play a vital role in developing students' fundamental literacy skills; reading, writing, listening and speaking. Teachers who can adapt easily to advancements in technology will find themselves highly sought-after.
UNE offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and specialisations in English and teaching designed to provide you with the practical skills you’ll need to secure your position as a teacher. Because UNE has a long history of helping adults prepare themselves for changes in the workplace, our English teaching courses will focus on student engagement, data analysis, curriculum assessment, advancing technology in the classroom and interpersonal skills, ensuring you will be future-fit to succeed as a teacher in the classroom and contribute to the profession.
A significant proportion of our students select online learning, where they join a community of adults who use their life and work experiences to develop tangible networks for the future. On-campus learners have access to housing, sporting facilities and support services. Whether online or on-campus, you can choose to study full-time or part-time over three trimesters.
Thanks to our well-established track record of equipping adults for ever-evolving job markets, with UNE you’ll graduate feeling prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in education, whether you choose to work in the classroom or take your teaching skills to the world. Our commitment to creating future-fit English teachers is reflected in student feedback. Year after year, students award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.
Explore the study options related to English teaching on offer at UNE.
Courses by study level
If you are a Pacific Islander looking to become a teacher in your island home with your family and community, UNE’s Associate Degree in Teaching (Pacific Focus) is your ideal course. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to become a qualified early…
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Online
Whether you are looking to re-train to become a Primary or Secondary school teacher, teach different subjects or upgrade your teaching accreditation, the UNE Bachelor of Education (In-Service Conversion) provides a flexible pathway to pivot and grow …
- 1.5 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
Expand and hone your teaching knowledge while building a highly valuable breadth of skills with the UNE Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching). This is a dual sector degree giving you the flexibility to teach in both primary and secondary schools. It …
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- On Campus
- Online
Now more than ever, teachers who can educate and inspire children across a range of ages are in high demand. UNE's Bachelor of Education (K-6 Teaching) is uniquely positioned to help you respond to opportunities by preparing you to create…
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
If you are a Pacific Islander looking to build on your teaching skills with a high-level qualification, UNE’s Bachelor of Education (Pacific Focus) is the degree for you. Gain the knowledge and skills to teach early childhood, inclusive education,…
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 8 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Online
UNE’s Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts) offers a comprehensive program of study that provides you with the knowledge and practical skills to become a highly sought-after secondary school teacher. Develop your teaching skills in a supportive,…
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- On Campus
- Online
This flexible non-teaching education degree incorporates a wide range of subjects to prepare you to work in a range of educational fields, including training and management environments. With UNE’s Bachelor of Educational Studies, you will learn in…
- 3 years full-time
- Up to 8 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- On Campus
- Online
Special and inclusive education is rapidly evolving, and with it the demand for specialists in the field is larger than ever. UNE’s Bachelor of Special and Inclusive Education (Primary) equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to become a…
- 4 years full-time
- Up to 10 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
Broaden your career horizons with the UNE Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning, a flexible course providing advanced knowledge and skills for professional educators in web-based teaching and learning. Choose from a variety of subjects to match…
- 0.5 years full-time
- Up to 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
Adapt to an evolving workplace and open the door to new career opportunities with UNE's Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice. Whether you want to create more career choices, hone your specialist skills, or take a new…
- 0.5 years full-time
- 2 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
Design a bespoke course and prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace with the UNE Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice. Whether you want to advance your career, hone your skills or embark on a new career direction, we'll work …
- 1 year full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
Accelerate your career opportunities with the UNE Master of Teaching (Secondary). Gain the specialist knowledge and skills you need to become a sought-after teacher who makes a difference. Study online in a flexible timeframe that suits your…
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- On Campus
- Online
A Doctor of Philosophy is the pinnacle of academic study. Using rigorous and systematic research, combined with critical analysis, you will add to society's understanding of complex issues at the cutting-edge of your discipline or profession.…
- 4 years full-time
- 8 years part-time
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- On Campus
- Online
High quality research and analysis allows us to better understand the complex issues we face in industry and society. With UNE's Master of Philosophy by research, your original findings and insights will add to the body of knowledge and inform…
- 2 years full-time
- Up to 4 years part-time
- Research Period 1
- Research Period 2
- On Campus
- Online
If you are enrolled at another university, you can choose to study subjects at UNE that will count towards your course. Apply as a cross institutional student directly and complete one or several individual subjects (units) from the full scope of…
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 trimester part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
The world is full of possibilities, with so much to discover and learn. There are endless opportunities to enrich your knowledge to prepare for the future, but what if you don’t want to undertake a full degree? And how can you zero-in on the…
- 1 trimester full-time
- 1 trimester part-time
- Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
- Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
- Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
- Online
- On Campus
- Bespoke Graduate Certificate: design your own 4 unit postgraduate course and have your work experience recognised in the process.
- ‘Fundamental’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four fundamental units from a traditional degree. If you are planning a new direction, or adding a new set of skills to your portfolio, you may want to start with this option. These units provide a foundation, or a ‘base camp’, to return to if you want to later progress to a full degree.
- ‘Advanced’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four advanced units from a full degree. This is a great strategy for staying current in your field, or advancing your knowledge.
- ‘Critical Content’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four units any of the available units in a degree to create a Critical Content Bespoke Course. This option lets you get the knowledge you need without the time and cost of a full degree.
- ‘Mix and Match’ Bespoke Course: combine two, three or four units from different degrees and disciplines to design your mix and match Bespoke Course. This option lets you diversify your knowledge.
Why study with us?
The most enjoyable part of my studies is the sense of achievement and being part of something bigger than myself.
Greg KemmettFind the right major or specialisation for your studies in Teaching English
As advancements in technology impact the education system, UNE’s courses and majors will give teachers the skills they need to be flexible and innovative enough to remain dynamic and inspiring employees at the forefront of the profession. Explore the English teaching options now.
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Hone your communication strategies and public speaking ability with the experts at UNE. Communication and collaboration skills are essential for the successful entrepreneur, and are in demand in the growing variety of industries that require a…
Hone your communication strategies and public speaking ability with the experts at UNE. Communication and collaboration skills are essential for the successful entrepreneur, and are in demand in the growing variety of industries that require a bridge between technical experts and the public.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Minor | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business | Minor | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws | Minor | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Minor | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Safeguard your future and learn about the aspects of successful entrepreneurship from UNE’s industry specialists. Cover idea development, problem solving, advances in tech, management, marketing, ethics and work/life balance to future-fit yourself…
Safeguard your future and learn about the aspects of successful entrepreneurship from UNE’s industry specialists. Cover idea development, problem solving, advances in tech, management, marketing, ethics and work/life balance to future-fit yourself in the changing global business marketplace.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Minor | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business | Minor | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws | Minor | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Minor | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Develop practical skills in film, TV, writing and publishing and study the processes through which cultural products are made and circulated in the digital environment. UNE's established creatives will help you protect your career and pursue…
Develop practical skills in film, TV, writing and publishing and study the processes through which cultural products are made and circulated in the digital environment. UNE's established creatives will help you protect your career and pursue your passion in the changing world of the arts.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate in Arts | Major | Undergraduate |
| Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Development | Specialisation | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Future-fit yourself with practical and effective teaching and analytical skills in anticipation of advancing tech and an expanding emphasis on inclusivity and diversity. UNE’s experts will help you develop your capacity to teach English and…
Future-fit yourself with practical and effective teaching and analytical skills in anticipation of advancing tech and an expanding emphasis on inclusivity and diversity. UNE’s experts will help you develop your capacity to teach English and literature to secure your place in the education sector.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Education (In-service Conversion) | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching) | Teaching Area | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts) | Teaching Area | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Arts with Honours | Major | Bachelor Honours |
| Master of Arts | Major | Postgraduate |
| Graduate Certificate in Arts | Major | Postgraduate |
| Advanced Diploma in Arts | Minor | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
UNE's literary experts will help you develop future-fit critical and analytical skills to succeed in the rapidly changing world of writing and literary theory. Embrace diversity and explore social, environmental and ethical issues through a…
UNE's literary experts will help you develop future-fit critical and analytical skills to succeed in the rapidly changing world of writing and literary theory. Embrace diversity and explore social, environmental and ethical issues through a variety of advancing methodologies.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Major | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
UNE's literature experts will help you develop skills in literary analysis that are sought after in a range of fields; from law to business to the arts. Learn how to think broadly and protect your role in a rapidly changing world that is…
UNE's literature experts will help you develop skills in literary analysis that are sought after in a range of fields; from law to business to the arts. Learn how to think broadly and protect your role in a rapidly changing world that is forecast to see tech, climate and social changes.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science | Major | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Ensure you are future fit with practical and engaging teaching skills in anticipation of advancing tech and an expanding emphasis on inclusivity and diversity. UNE’s experts will help you develop your capacity to teach primary students to secure…
Ensure you are future fit with practical and engaging teaching skills in anticipation of advancing tech and an expanding emphasis on inclusivity and diversity. UNE’s experts will help you develop your capacity to teach primary students to secure your place in the education sector.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Education (K-6 Teaching) | Specialisation | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Prepare for your future by building a versatile skillset in analysing consumer aspirations and needs, creating marketing strategies and executing campaigns. At UNE we'll help you meet the demands of an increasingly complex business environment…
Prepare for your future by building a versatile skillset in analysing consumer aspirations and needs, creating marketing strategies and executing campaigns. At UNE we'll help you meet the demands of an increasingly complex business environment where confident, competent professionals will excel.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Business | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Economics | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws | Major | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Understanding consumer behaviour, price analysis in specific markets, and digital marketing management and communications, is crucial in today’s rapidly changing global economy. UNE’s experts will teach you how to promote yourself and your products and future-proof your career in agribusiness.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Agribusiness | Major | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Future-proof your career in this fast-paced field by developing effective communication skills and good storytelling techniques using digital media, social media and traditional journalism. Work with current technology and experienced industry…
Future-proof your career in this fast-paced field by developing effective communication skills and good storytelling techniques using digital media, social media and traditional journalism. Work with current technology and experienced industry professionals to secure your career in communications.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Media and Communications | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Arts with Honours | Major | Bachelor Honours |
| Bachelor of Media and Communications with Honours | Specialist Course | Bachelor Honours |
| Master of Arts | Major | Postgraduate |
| Graduate Certificate in Arts | Major | Postgraduate |
Why study with us?
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Careers in Teaching English
By studying English teaching with UNE, you will have the future-proof skillset to secure positions in a wide range of educational settings. With the need for dedicated educators set to rise, professionals with skillsets in English and the capacity to share information to others and assess and guide their learning in a positive and practical way, can find work in a variety of settings.
- English teacher
Teach English grammar and literature to students at various levels, from primary and secondary schools to adult education programs and universities. - EAL/D or TESOL teacher
Teach English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) in primary or secondary schools, or Teach English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). - Curriculum developer
Design English language and literature curricula for schools and educational institutions. - Educational writer
Create educational content, including textbooks, study guides, and literature materials, or work as an editor for educational publications. - Librarian
Manage and curate literary collections, assist patrons in research, and promote reading and literature in a library setting. - Literary critic
Write critiques, reviews, and analyses of literary works for publications or online platforms. - Editor or publisher
Edit or publish literary works, including novels, poetry, and non-fiction, for publishing houses or as an independent editor. - Literary agent
Represent authors and their works to publishers and negotiate publishing agreements.
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024
No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
QILT Student Experience Survey
Five Stars for
Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
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What happens next?
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