Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
| Official Abbreviation | GradCertTESOL | |||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | CSP /Full Fee/ International | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 | |||||||||
| Overview | 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. |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off campus through UAC For more information, click here
Former or current domestic UNE students apply to study off campus direct to UNE This course is only available off-campus (distance education) For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways 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 shall: (a) hold a three or four year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognized University or tertiary institution; or (b) hold a bachelor degree and a one or two year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognized University; or (c) satisfy the School by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature; and, (d) comply with the University's English Language requirements. |
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| Career Opportunities | TESOL teaching |
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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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| Advanced Standing | At the discretion of the School, on the recommendation of the Course Coordinator and except for (c), a candidate may be granted a maximum of 12 credit points of advanced standing for: (a) units that have been counted towards another postgraduate qualification at this or another University; (b) units that have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification that have been completed at another University; and (c) there shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units that have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification that have been completed at this University. |
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| Other Benefits | The course articulates with the Master of Education (TESOL). |
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| Academic Colours |
Violet (BCC 179) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a three or four year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University or tertiary institution; or
(b) hold a bachelor degree and a one or two year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University; or
(c) satisfy the School by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature; and
(d) comply with the University's English Language requirements.
Advanced Standing
At the discretion of the School, on the recommendation of the course coordinator and except for (c), a candidate may be granted a maximum of 12 credit points of advanced standing for:
(a) units that have been counted towards another postgraduate qualification at this or another University;
(b) units that have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification that have been completed at another University; and
(c) there shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units that have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification that have been completed at this University.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) a minimum of one year as a part-time candidate;
(b) a maximum of two years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award, and except with the permission of the School, a candidate must pass units to the value of 24 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete the program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 24 cps |
| Total | 24 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
Award of Degree
A candidate who meets the course requirements shall be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.