Duration
Full-time: 3 years
Next start date
2025 Semester Two – 21 July
2026 Semester One – 2 March
Available locations
City
Points
360
Programme type
Undergraduate

Programme overview

Gain expertise in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages by studying at our Faculty of Arts and Education.

Practical experience is integral to this programme. You will take part in two supervised practical experiences where you will observe TESOL teaching in a range of settings in Auckland, one of the most diverse cities in the world.

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. 

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View our BEd (TESOL) brochure here.

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.

Most students need to take one General Education course.

Students should also be aware of the University’s Academic English Language Requirement.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Year 1 105 points

  • Code:
    LANGTCHG 101
    Name:
    Introduction to Language Teaching
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Code:
    EDPROFST 105
    Name:
    Introducing TESOL Education
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Name:
    Choose from courses in Academic English
    Type:
    Scheduled courses
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Name:
    Choose from courses in Learning and Learners; Pedagogy, Teaching and Assessment; Education
    Type:
    Scheduled courses
    Points:
    30 pts
  • Code:
    EDPROFST 100 or EDPROFM 100
    Name:
    Hāpai Ākonga or Te Ao Māori - Te Kākano
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Code:
    WTR 100
    Name:
    Waipapa Taumata Rau
    Type:
    Core taught
    Points:
    15 pts

Year 2 120 points

  • Code:
    EDPROFST 216
    Name:
    TESOL Education in Context
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Code:
    EDPROFST 217
    Name:
    TESOL in Practice I
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Code:
    LANGTCHG 207
    Name:
    Instructed Language Learning
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Code:
    EDUC 318
    Name:
    Teaching Languages in Schools
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Name:
    Choose from courses in Learning and Learners; Education
    Type:
    Scheduled courses
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Name:
    Choose from courses in Pedagogy, Teaching and Assessment
    Type:
    Scheduled courses
    Points:
    30 pts
  • Name:
    Choose from a range of courses available for this degree or other bachelors degrees at this University
    Type:
    Elective course
    Points:
    15 pts

Year 3 120 points

  • Code:
    EDPROFST 397
    Name:
    Current Issues in TESOL
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Code:
    EDPROFST 398
    Name:
    TESOL in Practice II
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Code:
    EDPROFST 318
    Name:
    Language Teaching for ESOL: An Introduction
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Code:
    LANGTCHG 301
    Name:
    The Second Language Curriculum
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Name:
    Choose from other courses in TESOL offered in this programme
    Type:
    Scheduled courses
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Name:
    Choose from courses in Learning and Learners; Pedagogy, Teaching and Assessment; Education
    Type:
    Scheduled courses
    Points:
    30 pts
  • Name:
    Choose from a range of courses available for this degree or other bachelors degrees at this University
    Type:
    Elective course
    Points:
    15 pts

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

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

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