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Graduate Certificate in Professional Learning (TESOL)

Program summary

Award abbreviation: GCProfessionalLearning(TESOL)
Degree type: postgraduate coursework program
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 0.5 years full time or 1-2 years part-time
Fee type 2009: postgraduate coursework places, international fee-paying places
Total courses: 4
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2 (part-time only)
Program code: ED505
CRICOS code: 063006F (only a full-time study option is available to international students)

Program overview

This program provides students with a sound grounding in second language acquisition theories, foreign language teaching methodologies, English grammar aspects, English language use and research paradigms in TESOL. It enables students to begin employment in the ESL sector with adequate theoretical knowledge and practical experience, and familiarises them with key research issues.

Admission requirements

Students should hold an undergraduate degree in any field to gain entry into this qualification. Please note that this degree does not lead to a teacher qualification in the Queensland school system, but already registered teachers may apply for ESL positions with it. Students with a non-teaching background are qualified for the private TESOL sector, domestic and international.

Program structure

EDU730 Second Language Acquisition and Learning
EDU307 The English Language
EDU732 Second Language Teaching Methodology
EDU733 TESOL Research Project

Program requirements and notes

  1. Refer to the Academic Rules.
  2. Refer to explanation of terms.
  3. Refer to recommended enrolment pattern.
  4. International students need to refer to the English language requirements.
  5. Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
  6. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.

How to apply

Apply for a postgraduate program.

Enquiries 

Program adviser, Education
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5459 4699
Email: education@usc.edu.au

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