Course Overview
Learn to teach English and other Languages.
With no previous teaching qualification or experience required, the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Foreign Language Teaching (FLT) will prepare you for a rewarding career teaching language, in Australia and overseas. 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.
Who's It For?
- Experienced teachers looking to expand their skillset
- Professionals looking for an exciting career change
- Those with a passion for teaching English and foreign languages overseas, and in Australia
- Professionals reaching retirement age looking to explore new opportunities
- Humanitarians looking to increase their skillset
- Those with no professional teaching experience wanting to explore their passions (no formal teaching qualifications are required)
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- 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
What You'll Learn
- 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
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration and Study Load
- 4 months full-time (1 semester)
- 1 year part-time (2 semesters)
Delivery
Our TESOL/FLT courses are 100% online, meaning you can work at your own pace whilst still having the opportunity to network, interact and learn from your teachers and peers. Our program has been designed to be student-centred, meaning you will get the best possible learning experience.
- Support from TESOL/FLT academics as you need it
- Interactive videos
- Contemporary online learning
- Class discussion and interaction with your peers
Course Features
Teach from anywhere in the world
- Internationally recognised qualification you can use anywhere in the world.
100% online
- Online study can be completed at your pace and around your work.
Build your qualification
- After completing the first step, upgrade your qualification to a graduate diploma or a master’s qualification.
University backed qualification
- Your qualification will be backed by one of Australia’s Top 10 Universities (2021, Times Higher Ed).
About University of Canberra
The University of Canberra (UC) is a hub of learning, practical courses and innovative research. It is a place where ideas are born, creativity is explored and opportunity is created.
UC is a university for the professions, dedicated to providing immersive student experiences focused on employability outcomes.
We have been recognised as the fastest rising university in Australia (QS, 2022) and have been ranked number one in Canberra for full-time employment for four years in a row (Good Universities Guide 2022).
This success is in part due to our two-pronged focus, encompassing progressive, expert teaching alongside strong ties to industry. This means that students enjoy real-world work experience and get a taste of their future careers, even before graduation.