Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution Level: Postgraduate CRICOS: 00017B
This program provides language teacher education in teaching and learning English as a Second/Additional Language. It aims to prepare prospective teachers of English as a Second Language for their future career and to assist current TESOL teachers in extending their professional knowledge. Subject contents cover theoretical aspects of language, language teaching, language acquisition and the practical applications of these in language teaching. The program prepares teachers for the international career in the diverse global world.
Structure
12 subjects: 8 coursework subjects. Students choose between a Major Dissertation or Minor Dissertation option.
Subjects
Major: Dissertation in TESOL A
Dissertation in TESOL B Minor: Supervised Projects in TESOL A OR English in Professional Context
Supervised Project in TESOL B
Standard entry requirements
Completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 Bachelor degree or equivalent in education, language, linguistics, applied linguistics or language related disciplines at an approved institution
Or Recognised qualification in teacher education
Or hold an undergraduate degree, plus a certification in TESOL plus a minimum five years' experience in teaching English.
Study information
Campus
Fees
Entry
Mid year intake
Attendance
Gold Coast
Domestic: $29,160 International: $31,680
No information available
Yes
Full-time
: 1
year
Part-time
Further information
The program prepares students for work in diverse educational contexts. Our graduates teach English as a Second/Additional Language at all levels, from primary to tertiary, across the globe. In Australia, the program is designed to meet the teaching standard of ELICOS, university language institutes and other language teaching colleges. (For details of English language teacher qualifications in Australia, visit the National ELT Accreditation Scheme website). Our graduates also find employment in areas where the knowledge about languages and cultures is highly valued including other pedagogical careers as well as politics, diplomacy, economics, trade and drama.