Postgraduate Certificate of TESOL
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Overview
The Certificate is designed for newcomers to TESOL and will provide you with an understanding of the linguistic and sociocultural bases for second/foreign language learning, teaching and professional training in various aspects of TESOL. It includes the methodologies of teaching English as a second/foreign language to adults, the knowledge to select and prepare materials for TESOL, and the professional understanding to guide students and their learning of English.
Key features
- The program includes practical classroom interactive experience in the form of a 20 hour teaching practicum
- The program can be completed in six months by experienced teachers or in one year for those without teaching experience
- If you complete this program with a minimum GPA of 3.0, you will be eligible to apply for the Postgraduate Diploma of Applied Linguistics.
Minimum course duration
1 semester
Location
North Ryde
Distance
Suitable for
Suitable if you are a newcomer to Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
Course fee
AUD $6,120.00 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
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Entry requirements
A Bachelor degree or equivalent.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
If you have no prior teaching experience, you will be recommended to study the two coursework units in the first semester and then complete the practicum in the second semester.
If you already have some teaching experience, you may combine the practicum with the coursework units and complete the certificate in one semester.
Notes:
Credit for APPL920 and 921 may be carried forward into the Postgraduate Diploma of Applied Linguistics with a specialisation in TESOL provided a minimum GPA of 3.0 is attained.
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 12 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this certificate
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | APPL920 | Linguistics and Language Teaching | 4 | ||
| Required | APPL921 | Language Teaching Methodologies | 4 | ||
| Required | APPL922 | Practicum in TESOL | 4 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this certificate | 12 | ||||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
