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Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)

Flinders University
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Tuition AUD 24,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 16,069 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree Postgraduate Diploma
Duration 24 months
Deadline Nov, 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location Adelaide, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) at Flinders University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: AUD 24,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 16,069 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Adelaide, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Second Language Learning and Teaching (4.5 units)
  2. Second Language Testing (4.5 units)
  3. Introduction to English Linguistics (4.5 units)
  4. TESOL Methodology (4.5 units)
  5. ESOL Pedagogy (4.5 units)
  6. English as a Global Language (4.5 units)
  7. Directed Studies in TESOL (4.5 units)
  8. Cross-cultural Pragmatics and Intercultural Communication (4.5 units)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Applicants must normally hold an approved Bachelor degree from an approved tertiary institution. However, the Faculty Board may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 24,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 16,069 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: AUD 24,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 16,069 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Flinders University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Flinders University

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Flinders University

Adelaide, Australia

public university in Adelaide, South Australia

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline Nov, 2026
  • Start Date Feb, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months
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