Overview

The Graduate Certificate of TESOL at Macquarie University will prepare you for a variety of language teaching contexts in Australia and overseas. It integrates current theory and practice of TESOL, including teaching methodologies, programming and planning, and linguistics for language teaching. A range of language learners is considered, varying by age, social and cultural backgrounds.

The global demand for English language teachers, especially in China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, and across the Middle East, means those with the ability to teach English to speakers of other languages are sought after.

Who is this degree suitable for?

This degree is suitable for:

experienced teachers wanting a recognised ESL qualification

new teachers wishing to enter the field of English language teaching

anyone with a completed bachelor degree and an interest in English language teaching.

Career Opportunities

EAL/D teacher (after further study)

English as a second language teacher

English for specific purposes teacher

Overseas English language teacher

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Linguistics and Language Teaching

Practicum in TESOL

TESOL Methodologies

Second Language Acquisition

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-08 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 20 other Masters in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 083010M

AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19600 AUD / full

≈ 19600 AUD / full
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

13000 AUD / full

≈ 13000 AUD / full

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Macquarie has one of the most generous international scholarship programs in Australia.

This includes a wide variety of long and short term opportunities for international students. The range of scholarships available can depend on the country you are from, with other eligibility factors including your field of study and academic or sporting achievements.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for TESOL.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Who is this degree suitable for?

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Sydney

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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