Graduate Certificate of Education (TESOL)
- Online
- On-campus
- Semester 1 (February)
- Semester 2 (July)
- Semester 3 (November)
- 4 units
- 0.5 years or part-time equivalent
- Toowoomba
Program Information Set
Broaden your knowledge
USQ’s Graduate Certificate of Education (TESOL) (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is designed for practitioners who are aspiring leaders in the field of English language teaching. This specialisation will broaden your knowledge of the importance of language and your knowledge of contemporary English language teaching methodology.
Further Study
After completing the Graduate Certificate of Education (TESOL) with a minimum GPA of 4.0, you will have the option to take the credit from your studies and go on to complete the Master of Education (TESOL).
If you do not achieve a GPA of 4.0, you may have the option to continue your studies with a Graduate Diploma of Education (TESOL) before moving on to a Master of Education (TESOL) (provided other program entry requirements are met).
Note: This program does not qualify you for teacher registration in Queensland. To qualify for teacher registration in Queensland, please refer to the Master of Learning and Teaching.
Courses to be studied | Units |
---|---|
4 x specialisation courses | 4 |
Total | 4 |
How much will it cost?
Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (4 units) in this program are:
Study Mode | Cost |
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Domestic full fee paying | AUD 9480 |
Loan to help you pay your fees
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level.
You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.
Scholarships and financial assistance
You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.
Professional experience
This program includes a compulsory professional experience component that may involve travel, accommodation and meal expenses.
Entry Requirements
- 3-year bachelor degree from an Australian university or equivalent.
English Language Requirements
You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
How to apply
To apply for this degree:
Note: Semester 3 intake is only available online.
Closing dates
Applying directly to USQ:
- Semester 1, 2019 - applications close Friday 1 March, with semester 1 commencing on Monday 25 February 2019.
- Semester 2, 2019 - applications close Monday 1 July, with semester 2 commencing on Monday 15 July 2019.
- Semester 3, 2019 - applications close Monday 4 November, with semester 3 commencing on Monday 18 November 2019.