Graduate Certificate in Education (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages - TESOL)

Overview

• Prepares you for a professional career in English language teaching.
• Ideal for teachers who want further specialisation in the English as a Second Language field.
• Develop excellent knowledge and practical skills to teach English to speakers of other languages.
• Commonwealth Supported Places available for Australian citizens and permanent visa holders, and New Zealand citizens (subject to change).
   

QUT course code	ED61
Attendance	Part-time or Full-time
Course duration	4 months full-time 1 year part-time
Start month	2013 February, July
Delivery	On campus Kelvin Grove External Online
Faculty	Faculty of Education
Course contact	Student Business Services (SBS) Admissions: Email: askqut@qut.edu.au Telephone: +61 7 3138 2000
CRICOS code	014019G
Careers	ESL teacher TESOL Teacher

Details

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is designed for people who are interested in a professional career in English language teaching and aspiring leaders in this field. TESOL is ideal for those with existing teacher qualifications and some experience in the English as a Second language field and who wish to broaden their knowledge and understanding of current practice in this field. The TESOL course at QUT will provide you with theoretical knowledge and practical skills to teach English to speakers of other languages. The discipline units will extend your knowledge of second language acquisition and principles of second language methodology, and explore possible pedagogical implications such as application of technology to second language learning.

Career outcomes

Graduates will be prepared for employment in the field of teaching English to speakers of other languages.

Units

In the TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) study area you are required to complete two (2) TESOL core units:

• CLN608 Second Language Acquisition; and
• CLN612 Principles of second language methodology

plus two (2) TESOL/TEFL option units (a total of 48 credit points). 

Please find important information about the study area; TESOL/TEFL option units; and unit availabilities in the 'All course structures' link below.

Entry requirements

An appropriate Bachelor degree or equivalent (three (3) or four (4) year full-time duration) at a standard acceptable to the Executive Dean PLUS at least one year of professional teaching experience.

Applicants are asked to supply an original copy of a letter from their employer outlining details of their employment history.

Students without at least one year of professional teaching experience can apply for the TEFL study area.

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees

You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.

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Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments