C11223v1 Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (GradCertTESOL)UAC code: 942238 (CSP) (Autumn semester), 942239 (PDFP) (Autumn semester), 945239 (PDFP) (Spring semester)
CRICOS code: 071628J
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: City campus
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Admission requirements
Applications
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information
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 is an initial teaching qualification in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). It specifically focuses on the teaching of adult students. Students study subjects that equip them with skills and knowledge to teach English in a range of contexts, both local and international.
This course is suitable for people who wish to obtain an initial adult teaching qualification in TESOL. The course includes professional practice placements in TESOL and offers flexible study options with classes held at times suitable for full-time workers.
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 (ESL) in Australia or a teacher of English as a foreign language (EFL) in overseas contexts (applicants are advised to check with potential employing bodies regarding employment requirements).
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 58-66
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Applications
Local students
Local applicants apply through the Universities Admissions Centre.
International students
International students apply through UTS International.
Course duration and attendance
The course is offered on a one-semester, full-time or two-semester, part-time basis.
The subjects in STM90529 are run in standard weekly mode for TESOL students, except for 010071 Professional Practice 2 Language Literacy and Numeracy, which is run in block mode.
Course structure
Students must complete 24 credit points, comprising four core subjects.
Industrial training/professional practice
There is a practicum placement for subjects 010070 Professional Practice 1 Language Literacy and Numeracy and 010071 Professional Practice 2 Language Literacy and Numeracy.
Course completion requirements
| STM90529 Core subjects (TESOL) | 24cp | |
| Total | 24cp |
Course program
Typical full-time and part-time programs are shown below.
| Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 010070 Professional Practice 1 Language Literacy and Numeracy | 6cp | |
| 010071 Professional Practice 2 Language Literacy and Numeracy | 6cp | |
| 013102 Introduction to Language | 6cp | |
| 013958 Language Teaching Methodology | 6cp | |
| Autumn commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 010070 Professional Practice 1 Language Literacy and Numeracy | 6cp | |
| 013958 Language Teaching Methodology | 6cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 010071 Professional Practice 2 Language Literacy and Numeracy | 6cp | |
| 013102 Introduction to Language | 6cp | |
| Spring commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring semester | ||
| 010070 Professional Practice 1 Language Literacy and Numeracy | 6cp | |
| 010071 Professional Practice 2 Language Literacy and Numeracy | 6cp | |
| 013102 Introduction to Language | 6cp | |
| 013958 Language Teaching Methodology | 6cp | |
| Spring commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring semester | ||
| 010070 Professional Practice 1 Language Literacy and Numeracy | 6cp | |
| 013958 Language Teaching Methodology | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 010071 Professional Practice 2 Language Literacy and Numeracy | 6cp | |
| 013102 Introduction to Language | 6cp | |
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, the Graduate Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (C07118) and the Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (C04245).
Other information
Further information is available from UTS: Education at:
Local and current students:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
Ask UTS www.ask.uts.edu.au
Future international students:
telephone 1800 774 816 (freecall within Australia)
+61 3 9627 4816 (from outside Australia)
www.uts.internationalstudent.info/Register.aspx
