Kick-start a meaningful career teaching the English language
At UTS, our TESOL and Applied Linguistics courses have been expertly designed to meet the advanced professional development needs of English language, literacy and numeracy teachers, while also providing an internationally recognised qualification that can take you anywhere you want to go.
Designed for learners with and without teaching qualifications, our programs will equip you with critical knowledge and skills you’ll need in real classroom settings. You’ll graduate ready to successfully teach children, teenagers and adults in Australia or abroad.
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UTS is ranked 71 in the world for Education Studies.
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#9 in Australia
UTS ranked 9th in Australia and 96th in the world based on research, teaching, employability and internationalisation.
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Our Humanities and Social Sciences courses have received 5 stars for Graduate Salary and Full-Time Employment, as well as Learner Engagement.
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Why study TESOL and Applied Linguistics
- Students at UTS get the advantage of supervised practicum placements in their area of specialisation.
- Evening classes and blended learning mode which includes supplementary online activities ideal for busy professionals.
- Add a specialism in English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D) and literacy, adult literacy and numeracy teaching or teaching academic English.
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Help shape today’s youth into tomorrow’s leaders. Delivered at a postgraduate level, our programs blend research, theory and pedagogical best practice with hands-on learning through practical placements.
Choose from postgraduate courses designed to expand your career horizons including Learning Design, TESOL and Applied Linguistics and Education Learning and Leadership. Our highly-regarded Education degrees blend expert-led coursework, practical learning and connections with industry partners.
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