This 18-month program is for those who have a qualification in the same area or a combination of professional experience and a degree. Benefit from a program designed for professional development. You can choose to specialise in Applied Linguistics or Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Studies. Equip yourself with the necessary knowledge, tools and understanding for working in areas of second language teaching, translation, interpretation and other second language areas. Graduate with the skills to enhance your career. Being part of the program allows you to develop your identity as a language professional and become part of a global network. Fields of study Applied Linguistics Linguistics is the scientific study of language – form, meaning and context – and covers phonology (how words sound, or are pronounced), morphology (patterns of word formation), syntax (patterns of sentence and phrase formation), and semantics (what words mean). In this field of study you will learn about linguistic theory and practice in targeted areas of language teaching, technology, and sociolinguistics/intercultural issues. You’ll also learn how to apply your knowledge to professional and practical tasks in teaching and other spheres, as well as understand the principal directions in current linguistics thinking and how it applies in the field. TESOL Studies TESOL Studies is intended as a professional development field of study for experienced teachers of English with at least one year’s language-related teaching experience. As a student in this field of study, you'll receive a thorough grounding in TESOL theory and practice, across the linguistic, psychological, educational and socio-cultural aspects of learning. You’ll also learn how to teach English in second- and foreign-language settings. Core courses cover TESOL teaching and curriculum, computer-enhanced language learning, and language structure. There is also a range of electives in language teaching and learning. Career outcomes The ongoing demand for qualified teachers of English and other second languages such as Chinese and Japanese provides a wide range of employment opportunities both in Australia and overseas. These include classroom teaching, testing, and language program management. Graduates also take up positions in business and government that draw on the understanding of how languages are used in different settings and cultures. The program has a strong national and international reputation. Graduates take up, and in many cases return to, teaching and administrative positions in high schools, universities and language schools in Australia and New Zealand and abroad.