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Master of Education (Teaching Languages other than English)

Course summary for international students

Award granted Master of Education (Teaching Languages other than English)
CampusOffered at Melbourne Burwood Campus
Off-campusYes
Length1 year full time
Next available intake

March (Trimester 1)

Indicative annual fee 2013$19,920* AUD
CRICOS course code027531F
IELTS Requirement

IELTS band score of 7 (with no band less than 7) and speaking and listening of 7.5

Deakin course code E754
Faculty contactsDeakin International
Tel +61 3 9627 4877
Online enquiry
Formerly course code E731

Course sub-headings

Course overview

The Master of Education builds upon graduate certificates offered within the Faculty and, if undertaken with a research paper, may articulate to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

As a graduate of this course you will possess an understanding of contemporary education issues and discourses; have high-level critical and evaluative skills; translate into practice your experiences and understandings of the program; and select appropriate research methods and techniques for educational research projects.

From 2010, the MEd (TLOTE) is available by taking either a coursework, or the coursework with research paper for appellation pathway. It is designed for qualified and experienced teaching professionals who wish to reflect on, evaluate and critique their practice and who wish to develop their understandings of contemporary second language teaching in order to take on leadership roles in their workplace.

 

Alternatively, a  4 credit point Graduate Certificate of Education (Teaching Languages Other Than English) (E554) course is available for those who wish to exit early from this course.

 

Note: Approval for Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) endorsement is pending.

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Off campus studies

Deakin offers many courses which can be studied by distance education overseas.

 

However, international students living in Australia must, in each compulsory trimester (that is, Trimesters 1 and 2), enrol in at least one unit that is offered as an on-campus unit and can, in addition enrol in online or off-campus units. Best practice is to enrol in mostly on-campus units in each compulsory trimester.

 

In a non-compulsory trimester (Trimester 3), international students may study online and off-campus units only. Note that online and off-campus units can make up no more than 25% of a total study load.

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Professional recognition

Endorsed by Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) for specialist teaching.

 

International students and permanent residents

Graduates of this course who are intending to apply for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) will be required to demonstrate an IELTS of an average band score of 7.5 across all four skill areas where there is no score below 7 in any of the four skills areas and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening.  Further information

Fees and charges

Fee paying place - International (IFP)
A Fee paying place is one for which the University does not receive any government funding. As such, students enrolled in these places are required to contribute the full cost of their course.

Fees for international students apply to persons living in Australia with Temporary Resident status, provided that there is no limitation on study and persons living abroad who are not Australian citizens and do not have Permanent Resident status in Australia.

Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL)
EFTSL is the standard annual full time load. Eight credit points is the standard full time load for one year of study.

* The 'indicative annual course fee' cited has been provided as a guide only. It has been calculated on the basis of a typical enrolment of a student undertaking the course in 2013, and reflects the cost involved in undertaking a full-time quota of units within the specified discipline.
The actual fees charged by Deakin University will depend upon the discipline from which each individual unit is chosen, and may vary from the indicative course fee cited, particularly if units are chosen from a number of disciplines. The cost of each unit offered in 2013 can be viewed from the Unit Search.
Please note that the fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and service.
Deakin assumes no responsibility for persons relying on 'indicative course fees' to calculate the total future cost of their course.

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Course rules

To be awarded a Master of Education (TLOTE), students are required to successfully complete 8 credit points of study in one of two pathways:

  • Research pathway option. Students complete four specialist units and four credit points of research units, or
  • LOTE teaching option. Prior to 2011, students are required to successfully complete 3 core units (not ECL777) and 5 units selected from a list of specialised units for the appellation.  From 2011, students are required to successfully complete 4 core units and 4 units selected from a list of specialised units for appellation.

Alternatively, you may exit early with a E554 Graduate Certificate of Education (Teaching Languages Other Than English) after the successful completion of 4 credit points of study taken from a combination of generic and specialist units chosen in consultation with the course director.

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Course structure

Core units
Trimester 1 or Trimester 2

ECL755 Professional Practice in TESOL or LOTE  
 

 

Trimester 1

ECL777 Bilingualism and the Principles and Practices of Language Education  

 

Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3

ECL753 Linguistics for Language Teaching  

 

And one of the following two units:

Trimester 1

ECL751 Pedagogy in the Globalised Language Classroom  

 

Trimester 2

ECL752 Innovation in Language Curriculum  

 

Note:ECL755 incorporates a practicum of 22 days of supervised teaching practice in LOTE, for those applicants who wish to meet Victorian Institute of Teaching requirements.

The type of practicum undertaken and the number of days satisfactorily completed will be identified on the student's transcript.

 

Units for appellation

ECL751 Pedagogy in the Globalised Language Classroom  

ECL773 Learning Global English in Diverse Social Contexts  

ECL775 Intercultural Communication in Language Classrooms  

ECL752 Innovation in Language Curriculum  

ECL756 Discourse Analysis for Language Teaching  

ECL774 Learning An Additional Language  

EXE739 Internationalising the Curriculum  

 


Research pathway

A research pathway by coursework/research paper of coursework/minor thesis is available in the Masters level course.

 

EXR781 Education Research Methodology  

EXR791 Designing and Developing a Research Project  

EXR796 Research Paper Part A  

EXR797 Research Paper Part B  

EXR798 Minor Thesis Part A  

EXR799 Minor Thesis Part B  
 

 

Note:
(i) EXR781 - where students have an equivalent research study and/or experience this unit may be replaced with another 1 credit point unit in consultation with the MEd course director.
(ii) EXR796/797 Research Paper Part A and Part B and Minor Thesis Part A and Part B may be available to complete within the same trimester, but only after consultation with the course director.
(iii) EXR796/797 is a 2 credit point unit undertaken in the LOTE area.

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Teaching methods

Students receive instructional materials offered through CloudDeakin, CD-ROM and website links. Interaction with lecturers and classmates is also provided through use of CloudDeakin, email and telephone links.

Optional weekend study schools may also be available for some units. On campus TLOTE units are delivered through face to face teaching in scheduled classes at the Melbourne Burwood Campus.

Articulation

Master of Education (TLOTE) students who successfully complete two credits of research method studies and a two credit point research paper, at an appropriate standard, may apply for entry into PhD studies.

Those who complete a Master of Education (TLOTE) by coursework alone, will be required to complete some level of research training at an appropriate standard before being accepted for doctoral studies.

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Entry requirements - general

Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.
In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicant's previous academic record. The minimum requirements are successful completion of a three-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from an approved university or other educational institution or successful completion of other equivalent qualifications gained by examination, or approved professional or industrial experience. International students must also meet the English language requirements.

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Entry requirements - specific

The normal minimum educational requirement is:

  • four years of tertiary study  inclusive of or in addition to an approved teaching qualification or
  • four years of tertiary study inclusive of or in addition to at least three years teaching experience.

Candidates with:

  • three years of tertiary study inclusive of or in addition to an approved teaching qualification or
  • three years of tertiary study inclusive of or in addition to at least three years teaching experience

who have satisfactorily completed a Graduate Certificate of Education at credit level or higher may be eligible to enrol directly into the Master of Education.

 

Applicants must have a major sequence in the target language. Applicants with language proficiency in the target language may also apply and will be tested and considered on an individual basis.

 

Any international students applying for this course must have  teaching qualifications that have been assessed and approved by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) as well an IELTS as stipulated above.  


Special entry
Special entry is also available and assessed at the time of application.

 

IELTS / English language requirements
An applicant for registration as a teacher must meet the standards of competence in both written and oral communication in the English language.
If you completed all four years of the higher education study required for registration in English at an institution in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, The United States of America, Canada or the Republic of Ireland, you will meet the requirements for English language competence.


For International students: If you did not complete all four years of the higher education study you are presenting for consideration for registration as outlined above, you will be required to undertake one of the approved English language tests.

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Credit for prior learning - general

If you have completed previous studies which you believe may reduce the number of units you have to complete at Deakin, indicate in the appropriate section on your application that you wish to be considered for credit transfer. You will need to provide a certified copy of your previous course details so your credit can be determined. If you are eligible, your offer letter will then contain information about your credit transfer.
Your credit transfer is formally approved prior to your enrolment at Deakin during the Enrolment and Orientation Program. You must bring original documents relating to your previous study so that this approval can occur.

You can also refer to the Credit for Prior Learning (Credit Transfer) Search which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.

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How to apply

Tracking your application
If you have already applied and wish to enquire about your application please refer to the relevant area through which you originally applied.

  • If you applied through a Deakin representative please contact your representative.
  • If you applied through a Deakin International office please contact deakin-int-admissions@deakin.edu.au
 

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