UTS is a leading provider of postgraduate applied linguistics and TESOL courses, with academics who are published authors and internationally recognised experts in the field. This course meets the advanced professional development needs of a wide range of English language teachers in Australia and provides an internationally recognised qualification for teaching children, teenagers and adults, including higher education students. The course features flexible study options, with classes held at times suitable for students working standard full-time hours. Credit recognition may be available.

This course equips teachers with in-depth research-based knowledge of topics in TESOL and Applied Linguistics. The course focuses on contemporary models of language, learning and teaching. It has both a strong focus on practice through the supervised teaching practicums, and an emphasis on recent developments in the field of language education. The course consists of subjects that equip teachers with skills and in-depth knowledge in the areas of teaching practice, pedagogical grammars, global Englishes, discourse analysis, phonology and pronunciation, language development and language and literacy for specific purposes.

This course is part of an articulated program, comprising of the Master of Applied Linguistics and TESOL, the Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics and TESOL (C06116), and the Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics and TESOL (C11254). Each course functions as an entry point and exit point for students.

Career options include teacher of English as an additional language, adult literacy and numeracy/foundation skills in Australia or overseas (applicants are advised to check with potential employing bodies regarding employment requirements), manager in the TESOL sector and language roles (e.g. audiology, speech pathology).