Faculty of Arts and Education
Deakin University
The Graduate Certificate and Master of TESOL courses meet the growing need for English language teachers in countries where it is not the dominant language. Our courses provide a sound understanding of key principles and innovative practice in English language teaching, and the socio-cultural implications for individuals and communities.
Upon graduating from Deakin’s TESOL courses, you will:
» develop an understanding of the language teaching profession
in a
local and global context
» design, implement and evaluate curricula and pedagogical programs
that are internationally relevant
» develop skills in analysing your learners’ language and
English as an
international language
» critically interpret intercultural communication
» ensure secure employment in a wide range of international settings.
If you wish to enrol in the Graduate Certificate of TESOL, you will be offered a place if you hold an approved three year degree or diploma. You will be offered a place in the 8 credit point Master of TESOL course if you have 4 years of tertiary study and can demonstrate teaching content within your degree or as professional experience equivalent to 6 months of teaching practice.
If you have completed three years of tertiary study you will be eligible to apply for the Master of TESOL course.
In addition to minimum entry requirements, students for whom English is not their first language, and who have not completed award studies in English at tertiary level, are required to have an overall IELTS score of at least 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6 for on-campus study. An overall IELTS score of at least 7 with no individual band score of less than 7 is required for offcampus study.
Please refer to the Deakin course summary: Graduate Certificate of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages; Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
The courses are offered at the Melbourne Campus at Burwood and
off-campus by part-time or full-time study. The Graduate
Certificate
of TESOL is normally completed over 2 semesters of part-time
study.
The Master of TESOL is normally completed over 4 to 6 semesters
of
part-time study or its full-time equivalent depending on
your previous
tertiary degree
To apply for postgraduate study simply submit an online application by visiting www.deakin.edu.au/apply. Please ensure that you are aware of closing dates and further application requirements, follow all the application steps and provide all relevant information regarding previous study and work experience. For more information about how to apply and closing dates visit www.deakin.edu.au/postgrad.
You can begin your course in semester 1 or semester 2. Semester 1 begins in late February and semester 2 in July. Applications for semester 1 should be submitted to the University by mid-January at the latest and applications for semester 2 by early June but early applications are recommended.
Designed for international settings Specifically designed for teachers who are interested in working in countries where English is not the dominant language.
Non-education graduates can apply
Students who have a bachelor degree in any area, equivalent to an
Australian bachelor degree, are eligible to apply.
Knowledge
Our courses cover key issues, concepts and knowledge required
by professional teachers. We consult with practising teachers and
principals about course content and assessment to ensure local and
international professional relevance.
Flexibility
Deakin's postgraduate program is genuinely flexible to help you fit
your studies in with workplace and personal commitments.
Quality
At Deakin we pride ourselves on providing quality postgraduate
courses for people working in the area of education. Quality is evident
in all aspects of our courses from the standard of our study materials
to the teaching staff, who are leaders in their field. Ranked among
the best in the world, our library service has set a benchmark for
Australian universities. Regardless of where you live, resources can be
posted to off-campus students or accessed from our comprehensive
electronic collection.
Technology
Students have access to the best new technologies. Email, chat
groups and the Internet are widely used. The University has also
produced its own Deakin Learning Toolkit software to support online
communication. All units also offer a dedicated discussion site on
Deakin Studies Online.
Networks
As a Deakin postgraduate student you will become part of a network
of researchers, academics and practitioners. You will have access to
specialist knowledge and will establish new contacts with people who
are shaping and influencing the education field.
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