Learn the skills for a career teaching English to speakers of other languages

Teaching English to non-English speakers is a complex undertaking for those in the education sector. Despite the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence and tech tools, professionals who develop the interpersonal teaching techniques to engage and effectively train learners will be sought-after worldwide.

UNE offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in TESOL designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to create a sustainable and rewarding career as a teacher of English as a second language. You’ll develop effective instructional and interpersonal skills so that you excel in this dynamic field of education. Because UNE has extensive experience training adults for changes in the workplace, our TESOL courses focus on incorporating emerging technology and language learning theory into teaching to ensure you are future-fit and able to adapt to changes and advancements in the field as they occur.

Most of our students opt for online education, where they become part of a community of adults who pool their life and work experiences to form networks for the future. Those who study on-campus enjoy accommodation, athletics facilities and support services. Whether online or on-campus, you can choose to study full-time or part-time over three trimesters.

With UNE, you’ll graduate feeling prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead as a teacher of English to non-English speakers, whether you pursue a career in a school environment or prefer to work with adults, in a local or global context. Our commitment to creating future-fit ESL teaching graduates is reflected in our student success. By choosing UNE, you’ll be studying with an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning. Year after year, students award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.

Explore the TESOL courses 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…

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • Up to 6 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
Mode
  • 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 …

Duration
  • 1.5 years full-time
  • Up to 6 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • 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 …

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online

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,…

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • Up to 8 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
Mode
  • 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,…

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • 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…

Duration
  • 3 years full-time
  • Up to 8 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online

What could be more exciting than landing in a foreign country and immediately being able to speak the language and connect with the local culture? In an ever-changing world, the study of languages has never been more relevant, and our Bachelor of…

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

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…

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

Pivot your career and develop new skills in the field of education with our Graduate Certificate in Education Studies. This postgraduate course has been crafted to help build expertise in one or more subject areas while developing the critical…

Duration
  • 0.5 years full-time
  • Up to 2 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

Neuroscience is one of the fastest-growing areas of human physiology today, and it plays an increasingly vital role in guiding educational practices. With UNE's Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Education, you will deepen your…

Duration
  • 1 trimester full-time
  • Up to 2 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
Mode
  • 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…

Duration
  • 0.5 years full-time
  • 2 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online

There is a close connection between how the brain works and how we learn. As a result, neuroscience and education are becoming increasingly intertwined, and employers are looking for graduates with skills and knowledge in both areas.   UNE’s…

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
Mode
  • 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 …

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online

With the advent of globalisation, issues relating to language and intercultural communication have never been more relevant. UNE's fully online Master of Applied Linguistics will give you the ability to understand the design of language, nuances …

Duration
  • 1 or 1.5 years full-time
  • Up to 6 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online

Upgrade your skills in educational practice with the post-graduate UNE Master of Education (Coursework). In addition to a flexible program pathway with a wide range of curriculum options, you can build your expertise with one of four…

Duration
  • 1 or 1.5 years full-time
  • Up to 6 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

The field of neuroscience is one of the fastest growing in human physiology, and there is increasing interest in applying neuroscience to learning processes within the educational field. As a Master of Neuroscience and Education student at UNE, you…

Duration
  • 1.5 years full-time
  • Up to 6 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
Mode
  • 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…

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • Up to 6 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • 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.…

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • 8 years part-time
Start
  • Research Period 1
  • Research Period 2
Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online

Expand your knowledge of contemporary education while making a substantial and original contribution to an academic field of knowledge. With a focus on the challenges and opportunities facing the education profession today, UNE’s Master of Education …

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Research Period 1
  • Research Period 2
Mode
  • 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…

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Research Period 1
  • Research Period 2
Mode
  • 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…

Duration
  • 1 trimester full-time
  • 1 trimester part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus
Non-Award

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…

Duration
  • 1 trimester full-time
  • 1 trimester part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • 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?

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The most enjoyable part of my studies is the sense of achievement and being part of something bigger than myself.

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Find the right major or specialisation for your studies in TESOL

With demand rising for teachers with professional qualifications, UNE’s TESOL study offerings will help you to stay at the forefront of rapid changes to the global education industry. Strengthen your position as a language teacher. Explore your options now.

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  • Bachelor Honours
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  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
UNE's experienced linguistics teachers will help you explore the languages of the world and intercultural communication as you delve into the fundamentals of how we acquire and use language in education and other professional contexts. Use our…

UNE's experienced linguistics teachers will help you explore the languages of the world and intercultural communication as you delve into the fundamentals of how we acquire and use language in education and other professional contexts. Use our advanced language learning and analytical technology.

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
Master of Applied Linguistics Specialist Course Postgraduate
Digital Learning
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Ensure you are future-fit with practical teaching skills in anticipation of advancing education technology and an expanding emphasis on inclusivity and diversity. UNE’s expertise in web-based teaching and learning will help you safeguard your place…

Ensure you are future-fit with practical teaching skills in anticipation of advancing education technology and an expanding emphasis on inclusivity and diversity. UNE’s expertise in web-based teaching and learning will help you safeguard your place in a dynamic education sector.

Courses Type Level of Study
Master of Education Specialisation Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning Specialist Course Postgraduate
English
  • 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
Intercultural Communication for Business and Systems
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Benefit from UNE's linguistics experts and develop the language skills to effectively teach others and safeguard your place in the global business environment. Use up-to-date tech programs to enhance learning and future-fit yourself for a career …

Benefit from UNE's linguistics experts and develop the language skills to effectively teach others and safeguard your place in the global business environment. Use up-to-date tech programs to enhance learning and future-fit yourself for a career in a rapidly changing world.

Courses Type Level of Study
Master of Applied Linguistics Major Postgraduate
Languages and Linguistics
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Benefit from UNE's well established linguistics department and develop the language skills to thrive in the global environment. Prepare for further study or future employment using our modern tech programs to enhance your learning in a world…

Benefit from UNE's well established linguistics department and develop the language skills to thrive in the global environment. Prepare for further study or future employment using our modern tech programs to enhance your learning in a world that is increasingly focused on diversity and inclusion.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Languages Specialist Course Undergraduate
Master of Applied Linguistics Specialist Course Postgraduate
Diploma in Modern Languages Specialist Course Undergraduate
Undergraduate Certificate in Arts Major Undergraduate
Linguistics
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Globalisation has driven demand for talented linguists in fields such as IT, education, politics, marketing and more. Undertake linguistics studies in growing areas of interest such as Indigenous language revitalisation and language diversity. Learn …

Globalisation has driven demand for talented linguists in fields such as IT, education, politics, marketing and more. Undertake linguistics studies in growing areas of interest such as Indigenous language revitalisation and language diversity. Learn from UNE's world-leading lecturers.

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
Bachelor of Language Studies Minor Undergraduate
Bachelor of Languages Minor Undergraduate
Bachelor of Social Science Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts with Honours Major Bachelor Honours
Bachelor of Social Science with Honours Major Bachelor Honours
Master of Arts Major Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Arts Major Postgraduate
Advanced Diploma in Arts Minor Undergraduate
School Leadership
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
UNE's leadership experts will help you develop practical skills to manage staff, communicate with students and parents and respond to stakeholders to improve student learning outcomes using data-informed decision-making strategies. Future-fit…

UNE's leadership experts will help you develop practical skills to manage staff, communicate with students and parents and respond to stakeholders to improve student learning outcomes using data-informed decision-making strategies. Future-fit your career in the education sector.

Courses Type Level of Study
Master of Education Major Postgraduate
Special and Inclusive Education
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Develop practical teaching skills for working effectively with people who have disabilities and learning challenges. UNE’s expertise in teaching special education will develop your technical and communication skills to secure your place in the…

Develop practical teaching skills for working effectively with people who have disabilities and learning challenges. UNE’s expertise in teaching special education will develop your technical and communication skills to secure your place in the dynamic education sector.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Special and Inclusive Education (Primary) Specialist Course Undergraduate
Master of Education Specialisation Postgraduate
Teaching EAL/D
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Future-fit your career and learn to use the latest interactive multimedia tech to communicate with school students from various cultures whilst engaging them in language learning activities. UNE’s experts will develop your teaching skills and secure …

Future-fit your career and learn to use the latest interactive multimedia tech to communicate with school students from various cultures whilst engaging them in language learning activities. UNE’s experts will develop your teaching skills and secure your place in the education sector.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts) Teaching Area Undergraduate
Teaching English as an Additional Language or Dialect
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Develop your teaching skills using current and emerging multimedia tech with UNE’s highly regarded educators. Future-fit yourself and learn how to effectively communicate with students in a primary or secondary school setting whilst engaging them in …

Develop your teaching skills using current and emerging multimedia tech with UNE’s highly regarded educators. Future-fit yourself and learn how to effectively communicate with students in a primary or secondary school setting whilst engaging them in meaningful language learning activities.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Education (In-service Conversion) Major Undergraduate

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Careers in TESOL

By studying TESOL with UNE, you will have the future-proof skillset to secure teaching roles in a wide range of careers and industries. With people frequently moving around the world for employment and lifestyle reasons, the need for expert language instruction is set to rise. Professionals with skillsets in TESOL can find work in a variety of settings.

  • Teacher
    Teach English to non-native speakers in schools, language institutes, or as private tutors, helping them improve their language skills.
  • Program Coordinator
    Oversee and manage TESOL programs within educational institutions, ensuring effective language instruction.
  • Curriculum developer
    Create TESOL teaching materials, lesson plans, and curriculum content tailored to the needs of diverse learners.
  • Language assessment specialist
    Develop and administer language proficiency tests to evaluate students' English language skills and provide feedback for improvement.
  • Online English instructor
    Teach English to non-native speakers through online platforms, providing flexibility in location and scheduling.
  • English language consultant
    Offer language consulting services to businesses, government agencies, or individuals who need English language support for specific purposes, such as international business communication.
  • Content writer
    Create or edit English language learning materials, textbooks, and online resources for TESOL learners.
  • Cross-cultural advisor
    Provide cultural orientation and sensitivity training to individuals or groups, preparing them for cross-cultural interactions.

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