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 full-time or 2-3 years part-time.
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
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): $13,360 per 120 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
Approved Bachelor's degree or teaching qualification.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Industry project (university-based, for academic credit)
Additional information
Students must provide a certified copy of a valid Working with Children card prior to undertaking teaching placements.
Career opportunities
Graduates with appropriate pre-service teaching qualifications are qualified for employment in all TESOL sectors. Graduate roles may include ESL teacher, TESOL teacher, and adult educator in ESL.
Professional recognition
The course is recognised by the Adult Multicultural Education Services (AMES) if completed with a teaching practicum component, and by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) if preceded by a recognised general teaching qualification.