Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Course summary for international students
G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages |
|---|---|
| Campus | Offered at Melbourne Burwood Campus |
| Off-campus | Yes |
| Length | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Next available intake | March (Trimester 1), July (Trimester 2) |
| Indicative annual fee 2013 | $19,920* AUD |
| CRICOS course code | 054809A |
| IELTS Requirement | IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6) or equivalent |
| Deakin course code | E780 |
| Faculty contacts | Deakin International Tel +61 3 9627 4877 Online enquiry |
Note: Applicants must apply for credit transfer and recognition to complete the 8 credit point MTESOL at the time they submit their application for the course. Documentary evidence of both the 4-year degree and teaching experience needs to be provided at that time. | |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Off campus studies
- Professional recognition
- Fees and charges
- Career opportunities
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Detailed course rules
- Entry requirements - general
- Entry requirements - specific
- Credit for prior learning - general
- Credit for prior learning - specific
- How to apply
- Alternate exits
- Further study
Course overview
The Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MTESOL) is designed to address the wide diversity of educational backgrounds of students who wish to teach English, and to meet their professional needs. This course is offered to Australian students working and/or intending to work overseas as TESOL teachers, students who are unable to leave their place of work or country and wish to study off campus as well as international students who want to study TESOL on campus in Australia. The course is open to qualified professionals including teachers, in the field of education and training.
This course will enable students to critically interpret communication in intercultural contexts; develop skills in analysing their learners' language and English as an international language and increase their understanding of the language teaching profession in a local and global context.
All staff involved in the provision of the MTESOL are active researchers in their fields. Involvement with current educational issues is reflected in the innovative teaching methods used and the discussion of the most up to date ideas and theories in unit content.
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.
Professional recognition
Students who are eligible for Victorian Institute of Teaching registration are advised to enrol in the accredited teaching course E752 Master of Education (TESOL) to teach ESL in Australian schools.
MTESOL is not an initial teaching qualification in Australia. If an applicant does not already hold a teaching qualification recognized in Victoria they cannot meet VIT requirements through undertaking this course.
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.
Career opportunities
Graduates will be eligible to Teach English to Speakers of other Languages in Australia and overseas in a variety of settings depending on qualifications required by the employer.Course rules
Students commencing prior to Trimester 2 2012:
Refer to 2012 Handbook course entry for course rules.
Students commencing from Trimester 2 2012:
The MTESOL is offered as:
- a 12 credit point course comprising 12 units of study (1.5 years full time or 3 years part time) for applicants with a recognized 3 year tertiary award or
- an 8 credit point course comprising 8 units of study (1 year full time or 2 years part time) for applicants with a recognized 4 year tertiary award and 6 months teaching practice or equivalent.
Notes:
(i) 12 credit point course students have the choice of a coursework only pathway or coursework with a research pathway.
(ii) 8 credit point course students must complete all of their units by coursework only. The research pathway is not available to 8 credit point course students.
Enrolled students who choose not to complete the MTESOL can apply to graduate with the GCTESOL E580 course award as an exit option.
Course structure
Students commencing prior to Trimester 2 2012:
Refer to 2012 Handbook course entry for course structure.
Students commencing from Trimester 2 2012:
MTESOL Core units
Trimester 1, Trimester 2 or Trimester 3
| ECL753 | Linguistics for Language Teaching |
Trimester 1
| ECL751 | Pedagogy in the Globalised Language Classroom |
Trimester 2
| ECL752 | Innovation in Language Curriculum |
| ECL774 | Learning An Additional Language |
Trimester 2 or Trimester 3
| ECL756 | Discourse Analysis for Language Teaching |
MTESOL Specialist units
Trimester 1
| ECL775 | Intercultural Communication in Language Classrooms |
| ECL777 | Bilingualism and the Principles and Practices of Language Education |
Trimester 1 or Trimester 3
| ECL773 | Learning Global English in Diverse Social Contexts |
Trimester 2
| ECL776 | Language Testing and Assessment |
| EXE739 | Internationalising the Curriculum |
Note: EXE739 is a MTESOL specialist units in this course.
MTESOL Elective units (For 12 credit point pathway students only.)
Trimester 1
| EXE737 | Leading and Managing Learning Organisations |
| EXE738 | Policy Studies in Global and Local Contexts |
| EXE740 | Independent Reading Study |
Trimester 2
| EEL702 | New and Traditional Literacies and Diverse Student Needs |
| EXE737 | Leading and Managing Learning Organisations |
| EXE739 | Internationalising the Curriculum |
| EXE740 | Independent Reading Study |
Note: Generic units (EXE coded units) offered in on-campus mode are subject to availability of staff and sufficient students enrolled to meet University requirements.
MTESOL Research units (For 12 credit point pathway students only.)
| EXR781 | Education Research Methodology |
| EXR791 | Designing and Developing a Research Project |
| EXR796 | Research Paper Part A |
| EXR797 | Research Paper Part B |
Notes:
(i)Research pathway only available to students taking the 12 credit point course. Research pathway students must meet the requirements/prerequisites for entry into each research unit. Research units to be completed over at least 3 trimesters of study.
(ii) EXR791 MTESOL students must have achieved a Distinction average grade in the 4 units studied prior to seeking enrolment in the unit.
(iii) EXR797 and EXR796 are also offered in trimester 3 subject to the availability of appropriate supervisors and in consultation with the Course Director.
Detailed course rules
Students commencing prior to Trimester 2 2012:
Refer to 2012 Handbook course entry for detailed course rules.
Students commencing from Trimester 2 2012:
MTESOL 12 Credit points comprising 12 units of study for applicants with a 3 year undergraduate degree.
Coursework pathway:
- Must successfully complete 5 MTESOL core units, and
- Must successfully complete 5 MTESOL specialist units, and
- Must successfully complete 2 MTESOL elective units.
Research pathway:
- Must successfully complete 5 MTESOL core units, and
- Must successfully complete 3 MTESOL specialist units, and
- Must successfully complete 4 MTESOL research units.
MTESOL 8 Credit points comprising 8 units of study for applicants with a 4 year undergraduate degree and 6 months teaching experience or equivalent.
Coursework pathway only:
- Must successfully complete 5 MTESOL core units, and
- Must successfully complete any 3 MTESOL specialist units.
GCTESOL (Exit option).
Enrolled students who choose not to complete the MTESOL and apply to graduate with the GCTESOL E580 course award as an exit option, must have successfully completed any 4 core MTESOL units.
Teaching methods
The course is offered by on campus and flexible off-campus delivery in both full and part time mode. Students may choose to do units in either on or off campus, full or part time modes. The on campus units will be taught at the Melbourne Burwood Campus. 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 units are normally delivered late afternoon through face-to-face teaching in scheduled classes at the Melbourne Burwood Campus.
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.
Entry requirements - specific
Entrants to this 12 credit point course must have successfully completed a recognised 3 year tertiary degree or its equivalent. Entrants who have successfully completed a recognised 4 year tertiary degree or its equivalent, together with demonstrated teaching content either within their award or as professional experience equivalent to 6 months teaching practice, are required to complete 8 credit points.
Applicants must apply for credit transfer and recognition to complete the 8 credit point MTESOL at the time they submit their application for the course. Documentary evidence of both the 4-year degree and teaching experience needs to be provided at that time.
Students applying for entry to MTESOL after having completed the GCTESOL must have achieved at least a grade of Credit in each unit. Note that GCTESOL is an exit only course from 2012.
The course is open to qualified professionals including teachers, in the field of education and training. Special entry is available for other applicants who can demonstrate that their professional needs will be satisfied by the course.
IELTS / English language requirements
Please note that English language requirements exist for entry to this course and you will be required to meet the English language level requirement that is applicable in the year of your commencement of studies.
It is the students’ responsibility to ensure that she/he has the required IELTS score to register with any external accredited courses. (more details)
Credit for prior learning - general
f 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.
Credit for prior learning - specific
Applicants must apply for credit transfer and recognition to complete the 8 credit point MTESOL at the time they submit their application for the course. Documentary evidence of both the 4-year degree and teaching experience needs to be provided at that time.
Credit transfer of up to one credit point will be considered for students who have completed the Adult Multicultural Education Services (AMES) module "Computer Assisted Language Learning" (CALL) for any of the 'electives'.
Credit transfer of up to four units will be considered for students who have completed equivalent units elsewhere. Decisions will be made on a case by case basis according to the University entry and selection and credit transfer policies.
Students applying for Credit transfer after having completed the GCTESOL must have achieved at least a grade of Credit in each unit. Note that GCTESOL is an exit only course from 2012.
How to apply
- Applicant Portal: Use our online application system to submit and track your application now OR
- Apply through a Deakin International office: Fill out an application form and submit it to a Deakin International office OR
- Apply through a Deakin representative: Take your application form to your preferred agent for assistance.
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
Alternate exits
| Graduate Certificate of Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (E580) |
Further study
Students who successfully complete the research pathway will be eligible to apply for entry to the PhD.
