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Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Official Abbreviation GradCertTESOL
Course Type Postgraduate
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus
Course Duration
  • Up to 2 years Part-time
Fees CSP or Full Fee
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.
How to apply

New students to UNE apply to study off-campus (distance education) through UAC.

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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).

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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.
Entry Requirements

A candidate must: (a) hold a three-year teaching qualification; or (b) a degree and a one-year teaching qualification recognised by the Faculty as suitable for entry into the award.
Course Rules

1.Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall hold:

(a) a three-year teaching qualification; or
(b) a degree and a one-year teaching qualification recognised by the school as suitable for entry into the award.

2. Course Requirements
2.1. To qualify for the award, a candidate shall pass 24 credit points as specified in Rules 2.2. and 5.

2.2.The course shall comprise all units in Group 1.

3 Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be:

(a) six months as a full-time candidate;
(b) two years as a part-time candidate.

4.Progress and Conduct
Refer to the University General Rule on Academic Progress.

5.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.

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Career Opportunities

TESOL teaching
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.
Other Benefits

The course articulates with the Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (TESL) and the Master of Education (TESL).

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