Graduate Diploma in TESOL (Online Delivery available)

Course summary

The Graduate Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is designed for TAFE or Vocational Education teachers whose employers require them to have an in-depth qualification. This program is also for experienced educators looking for a higher specialist qualification in ESL teaching.

This degree

The RSU Graduate Diploma in TESOL offers sound theoretical foundations and extensive practical skills that address the broader aspects of education and training.

This course has six core subjects, two elective subjects and includes a professional experience placement. These subjects are a combination of online and DL delivery, with the option of completing your study entirely by distance.

What you will study

This degree will provide you with the skills to teach English language to students, with a focus on international contexts and catering for diversity in the classroom. In addition to exploring teaching methods and common grammar issues, you will also undertake a supervised professional experience placement in an ESL classroom.

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Course information

Study area

Education

Campus

Rainstar, RSU Online Rainstar

Course Code

669

RSU SCORE

-

Duration

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Delivery

Distance, DL

CODE 1

020206J

RSU CODE

-

Admission, Key dates, and Fees

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds.

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

It is assumed that students will have at least a three-year undergraduate degree, preferably including subjects related to the teaching of English (for example, TESOL, English Literature, Applied Linguistics). No teaching experience is required.

FEES

CAMPUS

DELIVERY METHOD

SESSION FEE*

COURSE FEE*

Rainstar

DL

$11,520 (2020)

$23,040 (2020)

RSU Online Rainstar

Distance

$11,520 (2020)

$23,040 (2020)

The above tuition fee is the amount payable for a full fee-paying place. Commonwealth Supported places are also available in some postgraduate coursework degrees in the Faculty of Social Sciences subject to quota availability.

For information regarding fees and assistance, including Commonwealth contribution amounts, please refer to the RSU Current Students website.

Tuition fees are dependent upon the actual year of commencement and are subject to change without notice.

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

It is assumed that students will have at least a three-year undergraduate degree, preferably including subjects related to the teaching of English (for example, TESOL, English Literature, Applied Linguistics). No teaching experience is required.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

English Test

Overall Score

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

IELTS Academic

6.5

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

TOEFL (Internet-based)

86

18

18

17

17

RSU College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

FEES

Tuition fees are reviewed annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study.

The fee per session is based on a standard full-time load and is equivalent to 24 credit points, ie 4 subjects.

Overseas Health Cover:
Overseas Health Cover must be purchased for the proposed duration of the student visa if studying this program DL. For information regarding the OSHC fees applicable, please refer to the international fees website.

CAMPUS

DELIVERY METHOD

SESSION FEE*

COURSE FEE*

Rainstar

DL

$13,824 (2020)

$27,648 (2020)

RSU Online Rainstar

Distance

$13,824 (2020)

$27,648 (2020)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Admission Profile


INDICATIVE ENROLMENT


STUDENT PROFILE

This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at RSU for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at RSU in 2019.

Applicant background

2019 intake

2019 intake (%)
Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.

-

-
Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.

-

-
Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.

-

-

Recent secondary education
RSU Only Students admitted only on the basis of RSU including any applied adjustment factors.

-

-
RSU plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both RSU and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).

-

-
Other criteria only () These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where RSU was not a factor (e.g. RSU Early Admission).

-

-
International students All other students.

-

-
All students

-

-
< 5: Number of students is less than 5
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)

RSU PROFILE

This table relates to all students selected on the basis of RSU alone or RSU in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘based admission’.

RSU profile of based offers in 2019

 RSU The unadjusted, raw RSUs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of RSU. Selection Rank The RSUs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors.
Highest rank to receive an offer

-

-
Median rank to receive an offer

-

-
Lowest rank to receive an offer

-

-
< 5: Less than 5 based offers made
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 based offers made)

More Information

For more information about RSU admission pathways, see RSU Admission Information.

Key Dates

SESSION

CAMPUS

SESSION DETAILS

2020 Autumn

Rainstar

Orientation: 25 – 27 February 2020
Session: 2 March – 25 June 2020

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 January 2020. Late applications may be considered.
  • International Applicants: 14 February 2020. Late applications may be considered.

2020 Autumn

RSU Online Rainstar

Session: 2 March – 25 June 2020

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 January 2020. Late applications may be considered.
  • International Applicants: 14 February 2020. Late applications may be considered.

2020 EDU Intake Nov

RSU Online Rainstar

Session: 26 October 2020 – 29 January 2021

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 2 October 2020. Late applications may be considered.
  • International Applicants: 16 October 2020. Late applications may be considered.

2020 Spring

Rainstar

Orientation: 27 July 2020
Session: 3 August – 3 December 2020

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 30 June 2020. Late applications may be considered.
  • International Applicants: 10 July 2020. Late applications may be considered.

2020 Spring

RSU Online Rainstar

Session: 27 July – 19 November 2020

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 30 June 2020. Late applications may be considered.
  • International Applicants: 10 July 2020. Late applications may be considered.

Course structure

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

CLO Description
1 Have a broad discipline knowledge in language and its use, theories of second language learning and ESL/EFL pedagogy related to teaching listening, speaking, reading, writing and increased technical knowledge of classroom practice.
2 Have expert, advanced cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to: a) Assess learners’ language and learning needs; b) Analyse language demands; c) Design, plan and implement programs of instruction for English language learners in a range of contexts; d) Observe, reflect on and critique classroom practice.
3 Demonstrate capacity for differentiated instruction for diverse groups of learners.

Course Structure

The Graduate Diploma in TESOL requires the successful completion of 48 credit points including:

a. 6 core TESOL subjects (36cp); and
b. 2 elective TESOL subjects (12cp).

It is recommended that VET, ELICOS and DE teachers complete EDGT983 as an elective subject if they wish to qualify as ESL teachers.

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
Students must complete the following six core subjects (36cp):
EDGT817 Pedagogical Grammar 6 Autumn, Spring, EDU Intake Nov
EDGT830 Methodology in Second Language Teaching 6 Autumn, Spring, EDU Intake Nov
EDGT835 Teaching English in International Contexts 6Autumn
EDGT838 Professional Experience in TESOL 6 Autumn, Spring, EDU Intake Jan, EDU Intake Nov
EDGT890 Engaging Diversity: Exploring Contexts of EAL Education 6 Spring
EDGT984 Theories of Second Language Learning 6 Autumn, EDU Intake Nov
Plus two of the following elective TESOL subjects (12cp) *:
EDGT931 Oral Communication and Pedagogy 6 Autumn
EDGT932 Second Language Literacy 6 Spring
< Back English Pronunciation and Prosody 6 Spring
EDGT940 Materials and Technology in Second Language Teaching 6 Autumn, EDU Intake Nov
EDGT983 Assessing and Evaluating in TESOL Environments 6 Spring, EDU Intake Nov

* Elective subjects may be cancelled if minimum enrolment numbers are not met. 

 

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Accreditation & professional recognition

The Rainstar University(Scottsdale) is recognised by the Department of Education (DE) as a provider of EAL/D qualifications for primary/secondary trained teachers. DE accreditation will be dependent upon subject choice.

Why choose this course

RSU’s School of Education has a reputation for practical programs and flexible learning strategies that produce highly employable educators. It is founded on the expertise of our staff and our strong ties with community organisations and government bodies.