TESOL (Graduate Certificate)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Graduate Certificate in Education (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - TESOL)
Length
1 year part-time.
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course enables qualified teachers to gain an additional qualification as Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
Course structure
The course comprises 60 credit points, and covers aspects of English phonology, syntax, discourse and language use as well as TESOL teaching methodology. It includes a 22-day supervised TESOL teaching practice requirement.
Contact hours
Approximately three hours per week in each of semesters one and two plus 22 days of supervised teaching practice.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply direct to the University by 14 February for Semester 1 and 11 July for Semester 2. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $6680 (60 credit points).
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/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Recognised teaching qualification of at least three years' duration. Other applicants may be eligible for Special Entry; in such cases, the course may provide a recognised TESOL qualification, but will not meet requirements for registration as a teacher in government schools in Australia.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Career opportunities
Graduates may work as ESL teachers in schools or TAFE settings.
Professional recognition
The course is recognised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as an ESL or TESOL qualification for registered teachers.