C06116v2 Graduate Diploma in TESOL and Applied Linguistics
Award(s): Graduate Diploma in TESOL and Applied Linguistics (GradDipTESOLAppLing)CRICOS code: 088013A
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 48
Course EFTSL: 1
Location: City campus
Notes
Commonwealth Supported Places
There are a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available in this course, which are competitive and awarded based on merit. To be considered for a CSP, applicants must:
- Indicate their interest in a CSP on their application.
- Apply on time in line with CSP deadlines (it is recommended applicants apply early as applications are assessed progressively).
Eligible applicants must accept their offer by the lapse date to retain their place. For application deadlines and information, please refer to Postgraduate courses with Commonwealth Supported Places.
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course diagram
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information
Overview
UTS is a world-leading provider of postgraduate language and literacy courses, with academics who are published authors and internationally recognised. UTS is a leading provider of postgraduate TESOL and applied linguistics courses, with academics who are well connected in the English language and literacy teaching fields in Australia and overseas. The staff are published authors and internationally recognised experts in the field. This course meets the professional development needs of a wide range of English language and literacy teachers in Australia and provides a recognised qualification for teaching English as an additional language and literacy to children, teenagers and adults. The course features flexible study options, with classes held at times suitable for students working standard full-time hours. Credit recognition may be available. This course is designed to meet the specialist requirements for English language teachers of adults in the Australian vocational education and training sector and the ELICOS sector. This program is also suitable for qualified school teachers seeking a specialist qualification in EAL/D teaching.
The course enables students to gain a recognised specialist teaching qualification in one of three streams. The first stream focuses on teaching English for academic purposes (EAP) where graduates teach English to international students who are studying or seeking to study university courses in institutions where English is the medium of instruction. The second stream is designed for teaching adults who are developing their English language, literacy and/ or numeracy skills as part of a migrant education and settlement program; a ‘second chance’ education program; a job-seeker, vocational or workplace program; or a community education program. The third stream is for qualified school teachers who work in Australia or overseas, and who wish to add specialisation in teaching English as an additional language and literacy to primary or secondary school students. Graduates of the course can expect to have their qualifications recognised for teaching EAP in English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) colleges; teaching in government funded adult migrant English programs, job-seeker programs and community-based English language, literacy and numeracy courses in vocational education and training (VET) and community colleges; or for teaching EAL/D and literacy in primary or secondary schools, depending on their specialist stream.
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Course aims
This course equips teachers with research-informed knowledge and skills for teaching practice in their elected specialty. The course focuses on contemporary models of language, literacy and numeracy learning and teaching. It has both a strong focus on practice through two supervised teaching practicums, and an emphasis on recent developments in the field of language and literacy studies. Students are supported by UTS’s strong connections with colleges and schools to secure suitable practicum placements.
Career options
Career options include teacher of English as an additional language, adult literacy and numeracy/foundation skills in Australia or overseas (applicants are advised to check with potential employing bodies regarding employment requirements).
Course intended learning outcomes
This course engages with the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs), which are tailored to the Graduate Attributes set for all graduates of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:
| 1.1 | Graduates have advanced skills and knowledge of linguistics, literacy and numeracy, pedagogy and curricula to teach in their specialised contexts. |
| 2.1 | Graduates are able to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise ideas relevant to TESOL, literacy and/or numeracy teaching and apply these skills to problem solve in their professional practice. |
| 3.1 | Graduates are linguistically and culturally sensitive to local and international contexts of language education and can apply their sensitivity in their professional practice. |
| 4.1 | Graduates have an appreciation of linguistic features of Indigenous Australian languages and varieties of Aboriginal English, and are able to address implications for Indigenous learners |
| 5.1 | Graduates are able to engage with key issues in public debates about language, literacy and/or numeracy education. |
| 6.1 | Graduates have well-developed communication skills for relevant academic and professional contexts. |
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completed Australian bachelor’s or master’s degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study
OR
- Relevant professional experience AND An interest in the course and demonstrated understanding of the opportunities present in TESOL and Applied Linguistics
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:
- Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
For applicants who need to demonstrate interest in the course:
- Personal statement outlining understanding of the course.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.
Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.
UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.
For course specific information see the TESOL and Applied Linguistics Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.
Recognition of prior learning
Students may be granted some recognition of prior learning if they have completed:
- CELTA
- Cert IV TESOL/TEFL/TEYL
- DELTA
- Primary teaching Bachelor's or Master’s degree qualification
- UTS Bachelor of Education in Adult Education (Language, Literacy and Numeracy)
- Master of Teaching or Bachelor of Teaching in ESL/EALD, English or LOTE.
Course duration and attendance
This course is offered on a one-year, full-time or two-year, part-time basis.
Course structure
Students must complete 48 credit points, comprising 30 credit points of core subjects, one spesialist stream (12 credit points) and one elective (6 credit points).
Course completion requirements
| 013105 The Multilingual Learner | 6cp | |
| 013102 Introducing Knowledge about Language | 6cp | |
| 010070 TESOL Practicum | 6cp | |
| 028253 TESOL: Methodology | 6cp | |
| 013096 Teaching Grammar and Vocabulary | 6cp | |
| CBK91959 Specialist Stream choice | 12cp | |
| CBK91956 TESOL Electives 1 | 6cp | |
| Total | 48cp |
Course diagram
Course program
Example programs for students undertaking the course full time and part time with Autumn and Spring commencements are shown below.
| Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 013102 Introducing Knowledge about Language | 6cp | |
| 028253 TESOL: Methodology | 6cp | |
| 010070 TESOL Practicum | 6cp | |
| 013105 The Multilingual Learner | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 013096 Teaching Grammar and Vocabulary | 6cp | |
| CBK91959 Specialist Stream choice | 12cp | |
| CBK91956 TESOL Electives 1 | 6cp | |
| Autumn commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 013102 Introducing Knowledge about Language | 6cp | |
| 013105 The Multilingual Learner | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 028253 TESOL: Methodology | 6cp | |
| 010070 TESOL Practicum | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| CBK91959 Specialist Stream choice | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 013096 Teaching Grammar and Vocabulary | 6cp | |
| CBK91956 TESOL Electives 1 | 6cp | |
| Spring commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 013102 Introducing Knowledge about Language | 6cp | |
| 028253 TESOL: Methodology | 6cp | |
| 010070 TESOL Practicum | 6cp | |
| 013105 The Multilingual Learner | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 013096 Teaching Grammar and Vocabulary | 6cp | |
| CBK91959 Specialist Stream choice | 12cp | |
| CBK91956 TESOL Electives 1 | 6cp | |
| Spring commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 013102 Introducing Knowledge about Language | 6cp | |
| 013105 The Multilingual Learner | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 028253 TESOL: Methodology | 6cp | |
| 010070 TESOL Practicum | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 013096 Teaching Grammar and Vocabulary | 6cp | |
| CBK91956 TESOL Electives 1 | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| CBK91959 Specialist Stream choice | 12cp | |
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program, comprising of the Master of TESOL and Applied Linguistics (extended), the Master of TESOL and Applied Linguistics, the Graduate Diploma in TESOL and Applied Linguistics (C06116), and the Graduate Certificate in TESOL Applied Linguistics (C11254). Each course functions as an entry point and exit point for students.
Other information
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International future students:
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