Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (TESOL)
Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (TESOL)
This graduate certificate is specifically designed for professional educators wanting to teach English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). You’ll explore and apply contemporary educational theory and the TESOL methodologies needed to teach English across a range of educational settings, including primary and secondary education, through to adult learning at…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This graduate certificate is specifically designed for professional educators wanting to teach English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). You’ll explore and apply contemporary educational theory and the TESOL methodologies needed to teach English across a range of educational settings, including primary and secondary education, through to adult learning at the tertiary level.
Classes are held outside of traditional working hours and during holiday periods to allow you to continue to work while you study. Courses can be studied online or face to face on campus.
Upon completion of this graduate certificate, you can gain full credit for all your studies towards the Master of Education. Other graduate certificates in this suite include:
Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Education Leadership)
Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Inclusive Education)
You can stack one or two Graduate Certificates for full credit towards the Master of Education. You’ll then only have two courses left to complete your Masters (applicable to students eligible for Advanced Standing).
Our courses are practical and real-world focused so you can apply your new knowledge and skills to your education setting immediately. Continue to work while you study – this graduate certificate is offered part time with the option to study on-campus or online.
Upon completion of this graduate certificate, you can gain full credit for all your studies towards the Master of Education (credit limits apply).
Career outcomes
Your career
Upon graduating, you will be qualified to teach English to speakers of other languages in a variety of education contexts (subject to the educational context and previous qualifications).
In addition, graduates of this program can also consider:
leadership roles in TESOL curriculum and policy development
TESOL training and development roles in educational contexts
professional roles in industries that engage with non-English speaking staff and clients.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants will normally hold an approved Bachelor degree in any discipline, or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS score of 6.5 (with 6.0 in Reading and Writing); TOEFL iBT score of 79 with Reading and Writing not less than 18; TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 577 with TWE of 4.5; Cambridge CAE/CPE score of 177; Pearson’s test of English (Academic) (PTE) score of 58 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50; CELUSA score of AE5.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous. Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring they graduate career ready.^Ranked in the World’s Top 50 Under 50 – Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 and Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research
