Level of Study
Postgraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Field Of Study
Education (TESOL)
Intake Date
Actual Price
25,999
Discounted Price
24,750
Campus Location
New South Wales
Course Description
The Master of Arts (TESOL) provides graduates with a professional qualification for teaching English to speakers of other languages. The course has 12 subjects comprising of 9 core subjects and 3 electives, studied over 3 trimesters. King’s Own Institute works closely with other language teaching providers in Sydney to organise practicum placements, access current industry trends, resources and expertise in teaching methodology, and to identify resources and trends in the field. The course includes a supervised practicum.
The Master of Arts (TESOL) equips you with an internationally valued skill set, enabling you to communicate and exchange ideas with people of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and to learn more about other cultures and languages.
What you'll learn?
- Demonstrate a mastery of theories of second language acquisition and contemporary approaches to language teaching relevant to TESOL
- Apply research principles and processes and engage in continuing independent learning in support of enhanced professional skills and knowledge in TESOL
- Critically review, synthesise, apply and evaluate contemporary theories of second language acquisition and apply professional skills and knowledge to curriculum development and lesson planning
- Communicate complex knowledge to a range of audiences from diverse cultures and linguistic backgrounds
- Demonstrate skills and confidence in the classroom
- Plan and execute a substantial research-based project relevant to TESOL
- Show an informed appreciation of the ethical standards and requirements for continuing professional development in TESOL settings
- Show initiative through leadership and innovation in a learning organisation.
Accreditation
Graduates of the Master of Arts (TESOL) are eligible to apply for admission into further postgraduate qualifications in Australia and overseas such as another Master degree or a PhD.
| Minimum qualification: | ||
| Australian Bachelor degree (3 years) (AQF Level 7) or overseas equivalent | ||
| Minimum English proficiency level: | ||
| IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no individual band less than 6.0, or equivalent |
Core Units
- First Trimester
- TSL700 Language Teaching Methodologies
- TSL702 Learning an Additional Language
- TSL719 Grammar for Language Teachers
- TSL720 Academic Literacy for TESOL
- Second Trimester
- TSL713 Research Methods of TESOL Pre-req: : Complete 4 TSL Subjects
- TSL704 Curriculum Development Pre-req: TSL700
- TSL705 Language Testing and Assessment Pre-req: TSL700
- TSL718 TESOL Practicum Pre-req: TSL700
- Third Trimester
- TSL715 Research Project Pre-req: TSL 713 / Last trimester only
- TESOL/ General Elective
- TESOL Elective
- TESOL Elective