Master of Education (Teaching English as a Foreign Language - TEFL)

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Overview

  • Ideal for students who want formal qualification for English teaching in countries where English is not the dominant language.
  • Develop knowledge and skills that are specifically focussed on teaching English as a foreign language.
  • Commonwealth Supported Places available for Australian citizens and permanent visa holders, and New Zealand citizens (subject to change).
QUT course code ED79
Attendance Full-time
Note: International students on a student visa must study in full-time and internal mode: four (4) units per semester. International students are permitted to take a maximum of 25% (two (2) units) of their course externally.
Course duration 1 year full-time
Start month 2013 February, July
Delivery On campus
  • Kelvin Grove
Faculty
  • Faculty of Education
Course contact Enquire
CRICOS code064908D
Careers
  • TEFL teacher

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Details

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is a coursework award designed to meet the needs of students seeking a course that is specifically focused on teaching English as a foreign language. If you are seeking a formal qualification for English teaching in countries where English is not the dominant language, this course is ideal for you.

The course will extend your understanding of the theories and principles of second language acquisition/learning that inform your classroom practice as second language educators and build on your knowledge of effective pedagogy for teaching English as a foreign language in different cultural contexts. A range of optional units will provide practical teaching skills and strategies, provide opportunities to build theoretical knowledge and formulate a position in an area of applied linguistics that is relevant to your professional context, and explore the creative teaching potential of technologies and interactive multimedia tools.

Career outcomes

This course will prepare you to teach English as a foreign language.

Units

In the TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) study area you are required to complete four (4) TEFL core units:

  • CLN608 Second Language Acquisition
  • CLN621 Principles of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Methodology
  • CLN622 Professional Practice in the EFL Context
  • EDN611 Professional Applications of Research

plus two (2) TESOL/TEFL option units, plus two (2) Postgraduate Education option units (TESOL/TEFL option units are also included in this group of unit options) (a total of 96 credit points).

International students on a student visa must study in full-time and internal mode: four (4) units per semester.  International students are permitted to take a maximum of 25% (two (2) units) of their course externally.

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 four-year Bachelor degree or equivalent at a standard acceptable to the Executive Dean or a three-year Bachelor degree or equivalent at a standard acceptable to the Executive Dean PLUS at least one year of appropriate professional or industrial experience.

Students with at least one year of professional teaching experience should apply for the TESOL study area instead.


Minimum English language requirements

Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
speaking6.0
writing6.0
reading6.0
listening6.0
overall6.5
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
speaking20.0
writing20.0
reading20.0
listening20.0
overall90.0

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You can complete an IELTS test at our Kelvin Grove campus.

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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.

2013: $11,700 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)

Scholarships and financial support

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

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How to apply for Master of Education (Teaching English as a Foreign Language - TEFL)

You're ready to apply if you have:

  1. Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3
  2. Checked important dates
    • Semester 1
      2013
      18 January Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
      8 February Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
    • Semester 2
      2013
      7 June Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
      5 July Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
  3. Checked you meet the entry requirements
  4. Checked costs and scholarships
  5. Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
  6. Gathered supporting documents

All done? Then you're ready to apply.

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