Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Why study the Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) at UNE?
No longer offered. Currently enrolled students must complete this course by 31 December 2011.
The aim of the course is to provide a specialist professional qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). It is offered at either adult or school level.
Career Opportunities
TESOL teacher
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
0.5 Years Full-time1 Year Full-time
Up to 2 years Part-time
Up to 4 years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee2009 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New students to UNE apply to study off-campus (distance education) through UAC.
For more information, click hereFormer or current students apply to study off-campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).
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| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 12 or 36 |
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| Benefits | The course articulates with the Master of Education (TESL). |
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| How to apply |
New students to UNE apply to study off-campus (distance education) through UAC. For more information, click here
Former or current students apply to study off-campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate must hold either: (a) (i) a three-year teaching qualification; or (ii) a degree and a one-year teaching qualification recognised by the Faculty as suitable for entry into the award; or (b) hold the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Students will be required to complete fifty hours of ESL practice teaching and reach a satisfactory standard of proficiency as determined by a supervising teacher and/or staff member from the University. ESL practice teaching is arranged by UNE staff, if possible in your home area, but this cannot be guaranteed. |
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| Further Information | 
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1.Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a)have proficiency equivalent to two years of study in the language they intend to teach; and
(i) hold a three-year teaching qualification, or
(ii) hold a degree and a one-year teaching qualification recognised by the school as suitable for entry into the award; or
(b) hold the Graduate Certificate in Teaching Languages Other Than English; or
(c) hold the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
2.Award of the Diploma
(a) Candidates who meet the course requirements listed under Rule 3.2. shall be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).
3. Course Requirements
3.2.(a) To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) candidates admitted under Rule 1.(a) or (b) shall pass 36 credit points including all units in Group 1 and 12 credit points from Group 2.
(b) To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) candidates admitted under Rule 1.(c) shall pass 12 credit points from Group 2.
4. Period of Candidature
4.1.For candidates admitted under Rule 1.(a) the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) four years as a part-time candidate.
4.2. For candidates admitted under Rule 1.(b) or (c) the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) six months as a full-time candidate;
(b) two years as a part-time candidate.
5. Progress and Conduct
Refer to the University General Rule on Academic Progress.
6.Units Offered
All units listed below for this award have a value of six credit points except where indicated after a colon.
Group 1
EDLA 402, 403, 404, 410.
Group 2
EDCX 304, 409, 415, 571; EDEE 323; EDLA 318, 429; IDIG 502; or any relevant unit offered by the School of Arts.
Program of study for 12 credit points
Course Structure |
Credit Points |
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| Elective Units | 12 cps |
| Total | 12cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
Program of study for 36 credit points
Course Structure |
Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 24 cps |
| Elective Units | 12 cps |
| Total | 36 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here