C07118v1 Graduate Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Overview

UTS is a leading provider of postgraduate language and literacy courses, with academics who are published authors and internationally recognised experts in the field. This course meets the professional development needs of a wide range of English language teachers and educators teaching children, teenagers or adults. It caters for those seeking an initial teaching qualification in teaching English to adult speakers of other languages. It is also well suited to applicants who already possess a teaching qualification and wish to gain a specialist degree in the field as they are eligible for credit recognition.

Students study subjects that equip them with skills and knowledge to teach English in a variety of contexts, both local and international. The course features flexible study options with classes held at times suitable for full-time workers. It is designed by a team of experienced TESOL professionals who are familiar with the full range of English language teaching contexts. The graduate diploma explicitly meets the needs of students and educators in the following contexts:

• working with migrants and Indigenous students across all levels of education
• teachers wishing to change discipline areas
• teaching English in countries outside of Australia
• international students wishing to study TESOL with the possibility of extending into the master's of TESOL.

Course aims

The course aims to produce TESOL teachers who are knowledgeable, reflective and engaging in their practice, have well developed interpersonal skills, are keen to put current developments in learning and teaching into practice, and have a commitment to lifelong learning.

Career options

Career options include a teacher of English as a second language in Australia or a teacher of English in overseas contexts (applicants are advised to check with potential employing bodies regarding employment requirements).

Credit recognition

Course duration and attendance

The course is offered on a one-year, full-time or two-year, part-time basis.

Students who receive 24 credit points of credit recognition may complete the course by distance, but only if relevant distance subjects are selected.

Course structure

The course comprises 48 credit points, made up of four compulsory core subjects (totalling 24 credit points) and four elective subjects (totalling 24 credit points). Not all electives are offered every semester.

Course program

The following examples show typical full-time and part-time programs for qualified teachers with credit recognition, and without credit recognition for those seeking an initial teaching qualification. Qualified teachers who receive a minimum of 24 credit points of credit recognition may complete the course by distance, but only if relevant distance subjects are selected.

Articulation with UTS courses

Other information

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