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Graduate Certificate of Education (TESOL)

Effective from 01-JAN-2019 : Code L78

This course is designed to allow students to develop or enhance their skills and understandings in particular areas of specialised study.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 8)

  • Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have a Bachelor of Education. Alternatively applicants can have a three-year degree and a Graduate Diploma of Education, with equivalents considered. Special entry may be considered for students with other non-teaching qualifications, this group is encouraged to apply.

Course Duration

  • Part Time: 1 Year

Course Delivery

  • Mount Lawley: Part Time
  • Online: Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Margaret Louise MCALINDEN

Course Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
LAN6271Teaching ESL Learners15
LAN6172ESL Teaching Practice15
LST6281Understanding Language15
LST6282Using Language15

Note: Students may substitute an approved Level 6 Education unit as their fourth unit, in consultation with the Course Coordinator.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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