Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics and TESOL
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Course Details
This course provides learners with the opportunity to gain knowledge over the professional domains of teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) and applied linguistics through an initial TESOL teaching qualification. This course is suitable for postgraduate students who wish to obtain an initial TESOL teaching qualification and advanced and integrated knowledge of language and literacy education, as well as its application in their areas of practice. The course includes a practicum placement with an accredited language teaching organisation in Australia or selected overseas institutions.
Qualification: Graduate Certificate
Course structure: Students must complete 24 credit points, comprising four core subjects.
Career options include a teacher of TESOL in Australia or a teacher of English as an international language (EIL) in overseas contexts (applicants are advised to check with potential employing bodies regarding employment requirements).