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Master of TESOL

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Broaden your career horizons as you study in the workplace. Get an overview of the current issues in TESOL, complete practice placements and graduate with a professional qualification.

Masters graduates who do not have teaching qualifications will still gain a recognised TESOL qualification. However, in Australia they are limited to TESOL teaching programs where a teaching qualification is not a requirement.

The Masters is the final stage of a nested suite of three courses. The first stage is the Graduate Certificate in TESOL, and the second stage is the Graduate Diploma in TESOL. You can enter and leave at any stage; completion of one stage gives you credit towards the next.

Course Essentials

How to apply

This course is open for mid-year applications. Applications close on 15 June 2012

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
School of Education

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Careers

There are many career opportunities available for graduates, including

  • work with migrants or indigenous students at the primary, secondary or adult level
  • teachers looking for a change in career direction
  • teaching English abroad

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

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Course Objectives

The program aims to provide:

  • a comprehensive overview of issues in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) with specific focus on current TESOL teaching; and
  • skills sufficient to function as competent TESOL program designers and teachers in a range of educational training contexts.
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Units and electives

Year 1 Semester 1

Year 1 Semester 2

Onshore Students: After successful completion of year one (which is equivalent to the Graduate Diploma of TESOL), onshore AMTL students have two options:
Option 1: Students would need to successfully complete one Master of Education (AMEB) research unit of study (AED5001) and one other unit of study from those offered in the Master of Education (AMEB) course.
Option 2: Students would need to complete a minor thesis (AED6001 or if part-time AED6002).

Offshore Students: After completion of a Graduate Diploma of TESOL (or equivalent), offshore AMTL students would need to successfully complete one Master of Education (AMEB) research unit of study (AED5001) and two other units of study offered in the Master of Education (AMEB), usually AED5009 and AED5008. Offshore students are required to complete 3 x 24 credit point units of study as they receive a maximum of 72 credit points recognition for their previous Graduate Diploma of TESOL studies.

OPTION 1

PLUS for on-shore students unit/s totalling 24 credit points selected from the list below:

PLUS for off-shore students unit/s totalling 48 credit points selected from the list below:

OPTION 2 (Onshore Students only)

Or if part-time enrol in the following unit for two semesters:

The usual course of study for offshore students is the following:
AED5001 Education Research Design and Methods
AED5009 Innovation
AED5008 Evaluation

After successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in TESOL (or equivalent), onshore AMTL students have two options:

Option 1: Students would need to successfully complete one research unit of study and one other unit of study from those offered in the Master of Education (AMEB) course.

Option 2: Students would need to complete a minor thesis.

After completion of a recognised Graduate Diploma in TESOL (or equivalent), offshore AMTL students would need to successfully complete one research unit of study and two other units of study offered in the Master of Education (AMEB). Offshore students are required to complete 3 x 24 credit point units of study as they receive a maximum of 72 credit points recognition for their previous Graduate Diploma of TESOL studies.

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Credits

Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.

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Admission Information

  • International: To qualify for admission to the Master of TESOL, applicants must have successfully completed an approved Graduate Diploma in TESOL at a minimum average of ‘Distinction' (70%) or equivalent. All applicants must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall (no band less than 6.0) or approved equivalent.
  • Mature: To qualify for admission to the Master of TESOL, applicants must have successfully completed an approved Graduate Diploma in TESOL at a minimum average of ‘Distinction' (70%) or equivalent. Applicants who are working towards teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) need to be aware of the VIT's English Language Competence Policy and requirements.
  • Other: English Language Proficiency: All applicants must have a minimum overall IELTS score of 7.0 (no band less than 6.5) or approved equivalent.

Special admission requirements

None.

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How to apply for this course

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 15 June 2012.

When you're ready to apply:

  1. Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
  2. Complete the Higher education direct entry application form.
  3. As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
    • submit supplementary forms
    • attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
    • submit a folio
    • sit a test

Details about extra requirements are available from the Faculty of Arts, Education and Human Development.

You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.

Transferring between VU courses

Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.

You can also contact us directly:

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