Overview

Whether you're an experienced teacher or looking to transition into the field, this programme will equip you with the skills, confidence and practical strategies to deliver impactful, evidence-based lessons to English language learners in Australia and around the world.

Explore the structure of the English language in depth, learning analytical tools to examine both written and spoken communication with this Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages programme from Griffith University . Through interactive classes, you'll develop a deep understanding of the linguistic, cognitive and pedagogical principles of learning a second language, while also identifying common challenges your students may face and how to help overcome them.

Career

Graduates are prepared for English teaching roles in Australia and abroad, including in language colleges, universities, community programmes, private tutoring and online teaching environments. You may also work in programme coordination, curriculum development, educational publishing, or language testing and assessment. This qualification can open doors to travel, cultural exchange and rewarding work with diverse learners from all walks of life.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language awareness for second language teachers

Understanding the Language Learner

Second Language Teaching in Practice (Internship)

Second Language Curriculum Development

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months
Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-11-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 21 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

60

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IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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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 - 006684G

a recognised Bachelor degree (or higher)

two years relevant work experience

a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to either of the above

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

18250 AUD / year

≈ 18250 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

2399 AUD / year

≈ 2399 AUD / year

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 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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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Brisbane

Funding

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