TESOL (Graduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Graduate Diploma in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Length
1 year
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This advanced course is suitable for teachers wishing to upgrade their qualifications in teaching English to speakers of other languages. It may be taken at two levels - an introductory level for those with limited previous TESOL experience, or a more advanced level for those with more than three years' practical TESOL experience.
Course structure
Six, 20-credit-point subjects cover the nature and structure of written and spoken English, teaching methodology, materials design and curriculum, and language development or use in multilingual contexts. A course adviser assists with subject selection to suit individual needs. Content also includes an optional 22 day-supervised language teaching practice. Most TESOL employers in Australia, including schools, require candidates to have successfully completed a practicum requirement.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
20 490
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree with teaching experience or approved international equivalent. Applicants without a recognised initial teaching qualification may be admitted to the course. In such cases, this course may provide a recognised TESOL qualification outside Australia, but it will not meet the requirements for registration as a teacher in government schools in Australia.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Industry project (university-based, for academic credit)
Career opportunities
Graduate positions include English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher, TESOL teacher, adult educator in ESL.
Professional recognition
This course is recognised by Adult Multicultural Education Services (AMES). It is also recognised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching if preceded by a recognised teaching qualification.