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Graduate Certificate in Professional Learning (TESOL)

Program summary
Program overview
Admission requirements
Program structure
Program requirements
Enquiries

Program summary

Award abbreviation: GCProfessionalLearning(TESOL)
Degree type: postgraduate coursework program
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 1-2 years part-time
Fee type: domestic fee-paying places
Total courses: 4
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program code: ED505
CRICOS code: not available to international students on student visas

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
EDU731 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.

How to apply

Apply for a postgraduate program.

Enquiries 

Program adviser, Education
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5459 4644
Email: Education@usc.edu.au

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