This holistic degree provides you with a deep understanding of teaching and learning ESOL. You will gain the latest, interdisciplinary knowledge and skills to excel at teaching and supporting learners, whether children or adults.

Gain expertise in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages by studying at our world-ranked Faculty of Education and Social Work.

You will gain a useful foundation in subjects that inform TESOL education, such as psychology, philosophy, sociology and history. You will develop up-to-the-minute knowledge and skills in learning, teaching and assessment. Practical experience is integral to the programme.

This programme will be useful for education leaders and policymakers as well as TESOL teachers.

Programme structure

This three-year programme comprises 360 points of coursework, 120 points per year. You’ll gain a solid grounding in planning and teaching TESOL classes through courses in: pedagogy, teaching and assessment; understanding learners and learning; and the theory and practice of education.

Where could this programme take you?

You will graduate with excellent skills in teaching interactive TESOL using digital technology. You will also have skills in curriculum development, assessment and planning. You will be able to teach a range of ages, from young learners to adults. (Note: To teach in a New Zealand school, you would need to complete a further Graduate Diploma in Teaching.)

Jobs related to this programme

• Consultant for community organisations or government
• Curriculum developer
• Education leader
• Education policy adviser
• Teacher in a language school
• Teacher in a university or higher education provider
• Teacher in an international school
• Teacher of refugees or migrants

Further study options

• Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary)
• Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary)
• Master of Education
• Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• Master of Educational Leadership
• Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education