Overview

You will study the methodology behind teaching as well as linguistics for language teachers, and experience practical hands-on learning. This flexible course can be studied either full-time in one semester (4-months) or part-time in one year. Learning is 100% online meaning you can study at your own pace and when it suits you.

Study a Graduate Certificate in TESOL and Foreign Language Teaching (FLT) from University of Canberra and you will:

gain advanced knowledge and skills for professional practice in language teaching and learning
develop your understanding of a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds
gain an internationally recognised qualification you can use anywhere in the world
integrate theory and practice to build your knowledge in teaching linguistics and,
explore language teaching methodology and general pedagogy.

Career opportunities

Teaching English to migrants and refugees
Teaching a foreign language to speakers of English
Working in community language schools
Teaching languages in schools
Teaching English as an additional language or dialect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language Teaching Methodology

Language Teaching Experience

Language in Social Context

Study of Language

Language Acquisition

English Grammar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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Credits

12 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 19 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

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree or equivalent as approved by the University Admissions Committee. No teaching experience is required.

CRICOS Code: 098023E

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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

14500 AUD / full

≈ 14500 AUD / full
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4445 AUD / full

≈ 4445 AUD / full

Additional Details

Domestic students have Commonwealth Supported Places

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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