Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages [TESOL]

What is this course about?

CSU's Master of TESOL produces graduates capable of critically appraising TESOL research, theory, policy, and practice, and teaching and mentoring TESOL colleagues in an informed and proactive way.

CSU's Master of TESOL and Graduate Certificate in TESOL aim to:

• provide strong orientation to the key concepts and practices of the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• encourage reflective and critical appraisal of TESOL theory, policy and practice
• improve professional competence and disciplinary knowledge
• provide the basis for developing leadership in the TESOL field
• increase awareness of the importance of TESOL research and research methods and their application
• permit highly qualified graduates to proceed to higher research degrees.

Upon completing the Master degree, graduates will be able to:

• critically appraise TESOL research, theory, policy, and practice
• teach and mentor TESOL colleagues in an informed and proactive way
• direct and manage their own professional development
• exercise leadership at an appropriate level in TESOL settings
• use the findings of TESOL research to inform practice
• engage in classroom-based TESOL research
• further their studies in TESOL education
• contribute to ongoing professional dialogue in TESOL
• assist in the transformation of TESOL practice and policy to meet the changing needs of society
• improve their career prospects.

This course includes practical experience through workplace learning.

Articulation

The Graduate Certificate articulates with the Master degree and all subjects completed in the lower award are credited in the higher award. Entry to the Master is dependent on meeting the specified admission criteria.

No residential schools

There are no residential schools associated with this course.

Access to allowances for study

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) now offers student income support to students undertaking study in a number of professionally-oriented Master by coursework degrees.

Eligible students undertaking approved Master degrees will be able to access Youth Allowance, AUSTUDY, ABSTUDY or Pensioner Education Supplement. To be eligible for student income support through Youth Allowance and AUSTUDY, students will still need to be studying full-time and to satisfy all other Youth Allowance and AUSTUDY program requirements, including personal, parental or partner income tests.  Students who have queries about masters courses and their income support entitlements should contact Centrelink on 13 2490 for further information.

More information from DEEWR