Graduate Diploma in TESOL

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in TESOL provides a substantial specialist qualification for working in the English language teaching area. It meets the specific professional development needs of a broad range of English language teachers and educators. Participants can choose from a range of subjects which provide a foundation in second language teaching and learning. The course includes a supervised TESOL practicum - a requirement of most employers. Applicants are advised to check with potential employing bodies regarding employment requirements.

The course prepares participants to work in a wide variety of contexts in Australia and internationally with children, teenagers and adults. It provides students with in-depth understanding of areas such as second language development, systems of language and computer assisted language learning along with practical skills in second language teaching and learning. While it has a strong practical core, it has a greater emphasis on theory than the Graduate Certificate in TESOL.

The course may provide credit towards the Master of Education in TESOL and for those without a background in Education, may serve as an alternative entry into the Master of Education program.

This course is offered both on campus and through distance education (delivered primarily online).

Entry Requirements

Candidates must meet the normal University requirements for Graduate Diploma entry, ie, a three-year Bachelor degree or equivalent.

It is assumed that students will have at least a three-year undergraduate degree, preferably including subjects related to the teaching of English (for example, TESOL, English Literature, Applied Linguistics). No teaching experience is required. Students from a Non-English speaking background must also meet current Faculty English language requirements (6.5 IELTS).

Advanced Standing

Candidates who have completed a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) or equivalent qualification, in addition to the normal Graduate Diploma entry requirements, may be eligible for up to 12 credit points Advanced Standing..

Course Program

The GradDipTESOL consists of subjects chosen from the list below, including a Practicum/Project (48 credit points in total). It is recommended that students take EDGT930 early in their study program. On-campus students should consult the relevant timetable to plan their course of study, as not all subjects are offered each session.

Students must take 48cp chosen from the following subjects:

* EDGT930, EDGT984 and one of EDGT937 or EDGT938 are compulsory core subjects in the GDipTESOL