Program Overview

The Master of Arts (TESOL) provides graduates with a professional qualification for teaching English to speakers of other languages. The course has 11 subjects (the Research component is a double weighted subject) comprising of 7 core subjects and 4 electives, studied over 3 trimesters. King’s Own Institute works closely with other language teaching providers in Sydney to organise practicum placements, access current industry trends, resources and expertise in teaching methodology, and to identify resources and trends in the field. The course includes a supervised practicum.

The Master of Arts (TESOL) equips you with an internationally valued skill set, enabling you to communicate and exchange ideas with people of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and to learn more about other cultures and languages.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate current, comprehensive, coherent and connected knowledge
2. Command a high order of skill in analysis and professional application through the planning and execution of project work and applied research
3. Communicate complex knowledge to a range of audiences from diverse cultures and linguistic backgrounds
4. Demonstrate creativity and flexibility in the application of knowledge and skills to new situations to solve complex problems and to think rigorously and independently
5. Show an informed appreciation of the ethical standards and requirements for continuing professional development of their profession