Graduate Diploma in TESOL
Course Overview / Course Structure
| Course Name | Graduate Diploma in TESOL |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Type | Part-time only |
| Mode | On-campus only |
| Duration | 2 years (full-time equivalent, part-time only) |
| Credit Points | 80 |
| Starting Semesters | 1 & 2 |
| Course Code | ED45 |
| CRICOS Code | |
| Host School | Education and Humanities |
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General Information
The Graduate Diploma in TESOL is a one-year fulltime course, but is currently available only on a part-time basis. It is designed for teachers who wish to complement their previous teaching qualification(s) with studies in this specialised area. The course emphasises the development of inter-cultural ministries within a 'mission' framework, either in Australian or overseas settings.
The Graduate Diploma in TESOL is available via on-campus study only.
Career Outcomes
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Teacher |
Professional Recognition
Provisional registration with the Queensland College of Teachers
Workload for the Course
The Graduate Diploma in TESOL requires 80 credit points for completion. Each credit point indicates an expected student involvement of one hour per week for one semester. A standard unit carrying a weighting of 10 credit points normally involves 10 hours of study and research per week.
Students may apply for transfer of credit from previous studies in the Foundation Studies and/or TESOL areas. Application for transfer of credit is to be made at the time of entry into the course. During their course of study, students may also apply to engage in cross-institutional study towards the requirements of the course. A maximum of 50% of the course may be undertaken through transfer of credit and/or cross-institutional study.
The maximum recommended time for completion of the course is 10 years. Extensions beyond this time may be available in special circumstances by application to the Dean of Education and Humanities.
Course Structure
Students undertake the Foundation Studies units (20 credit points) as well as four TESOL coursework units (40 credit points) and two TESOL independent study/practicum units (20 credit points).
The units which may be taken towards Postgraduate Education courses are listed below. All units carry a value of 10 credit points unless otherwise noted.
Students should plan their courses carefully. Foundation Studies units are normally offered each year, while other units are offered on a rotational basis. Information regarding the schedule of unit offerings is available from the School Administration Officer.
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Foundation Studies units ED440 - Developing and Applying a Christian Worldview ED441 - Philosophy of Education |
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TESOL coursework units ED463 - Second Language Acquisition ED464 - Language and Culture ED465 - English Language Teaching Methodology ED466 - TESOL Programs, Resources and Evaluation |
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TESOL independent study & practicum units ED467 - TESOL Independent study ED468 - TESOL Practicum |
