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Master of TESOL Education
- Enhance your professional practice and improve your career opportunities
- Benefit from growing market demands for English teaching skills
- Note: This program does not accredit graduates for teacher registration in Queensland
Program summary
Program title: Master of TESOL Education
Award abbreviation: MTESOL Ed
Degree type: coursework
Study mode: on campus
Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, postgraduate coursework places, international fee-paying places
Total courses: 8
USC program code: ED703
CRICOS code: 072984C
Broaden your prospects in teaching English as a second language.
The Master of TESOL Education is a professional development program, particularly for teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL). It is also designed to cater for non-native speaking teachers of English.
The program provides a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). You are encouraged to relate your own teaching experience and situation to your coursework, and the curriculum seeks to develop and extend the central skills for successful teaching and learning of English as a second or foreign language.
You are introduced to major aspects of second language acquisition theories, and examine different factors that influence the successful learning of another language. You deepen your understanding of the structure and the use of the English language, and learn how to incorporate communicative teaching methodologies, intercultural language learning principles and interlanguage phonology into your teaching practice.
Courses feature small group, face-to-face teaching that develops your abilities to exercise critical thinking, present information and arguments effectively, and use public presentation skills. The personal interaction skills you develop are essential in language teaching. You are assessed through a combination of assignments, peer-teaching activities and project work.
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: education@usc.edu.au
Admission requirements
A student entering the masters program will be required to hold a 4-year degree (or equivalent) in Education, Languages or Linguistics, from a recognised university and relevant teaching experience.
Applicants are also required to have either:
- a minimum of 300 hours of communicative language teaching experience witnessed by an authorised representative of a recognised English language teaching institute( e.g. a Director of Studies).
or
- have demonstrated suitability through a Skype or teleconference interview which assesses: teaching experience (preferably TESOL, but related fields will be considered); knowledge of approaches to teaching in general and TESOL in particular; ability to relect upon prior teaching experience
Entry by non-graduates who have extensive relevant industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Dean or Professor of Education, Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
Program structure
Program requirements
- Students are required to successfully complete 8 courses as specified in the Master of TESOL Education program structure.
- Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
- Refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.
Required courses: (5)
EDU709 Education Research an Introduction
EDU730 Second Language Acquisition and Learning
EDU732 Second Language Teaching Methodologies
EDU734 Interlanguage Phonology
EDU735 Language, Culture and Second Language Learning
Elective courses: (3)
Select 3 courses from:
EDU307 The English Language
EDU702 Curriculum Development and Evaluation
EDU704 Pedagogies for Engagement
EDU705 Leadership for Learning Communities
EDU711 Contemporary Issues in Education
Why choose USC?
It’s the best of both worlds. Students choose USC for its industry focused degrees, experienced academics, student support, overseas study opportunities and relaxed campus atmosphere.
Am I eligible for university study?
Find out what qualifications you need to apply for entry into your proposed study program. If you don’t have the required qualifications, there may be alternative pathways you can take to gain entry to USC.
If you have previously undertaken university or TAFE studies, you may be eligible for credit transfer.
If English is not your first language, you need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. This requirement applies to all students intending to study at the University.
How do I submit an application?
When should I apply?
Check if the program is offered in Semester 1 and / or Semester 2, then follow the deadlines on the application calendar. The academic calendar provides all the key dates you need to know as a student at USC.
What happens next?
Accept your offer with QTAC (if applicable) and USC, enrol in your classes and attend Orientation.
Where can I ask more questions?
If you have more questions about how to apply:
- Online: find answers to commonly asked questions in the Student FAQs
- Email: information@usc.edu.au
- Phone: Student Administration on +61 7 5430 2890
- In person: Student Central, Building C
If you have questions about your program:
As a USC student, you will need to refer to your study plan to enrol in the appropriate courses each semester or session.
Find out more about how to enrol or follow these steps:
- Check the open enrolment dates and the academic calendar for key dates
- Refer to your Study Plan to plan your courses for the study period
- Find your courses and decide on your classes in the class timetable
- Log on to USC Central and enrol in courses and classes
- Register your major or minor with your faculty (if applicable)
- Apply for credit transfer or cross-institutional study (if applicable)
- Pay required study fees by the fee due date
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