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TESOL - D6005

TESOL - D6005

Do you want to gain specialised knowledge and skills in English language teaching and learning? The Master of TESOL is suitable for a wide range of professionals, educators or prospective educators working in English language teaching in international or local contexts, and leads to a postgraduate qualification in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

Please note: this course does not provide a recognised initial teaching qualification. Students seeking an initial teaching qualification should refer to the Master of Teaching course.

The Master of TESOL helps you understand the connections between theory and practice, and the importance of developing strong principles of practice in English language teaching and learning. You will develop an expert understanding of the core principles of language teaching and learning.

You will engage with contemporary theory and practice for additional language acquisition and advanced understanding of, and skills associated with:

the role of social and cultural contexts in language learning
a range of communicative approaches to teaching, learning and assessment and planning for teaching in various TESOL contexts
the evaluation, analysis and design of assessment tasks
the development and maintenance of bilingualism and biliteracy in formal learning environments
English language education in local and global contexts
transcultural and intercultural learning, communication and mobility, including in online learning settings
the use of digital technologies to support learning.

Graduates of the Master of TESOL are prepared as language teachers of TESOL who can operate with confidence in a changing and increasingly 'internationalised' world.

At a glance

Location	On-campus at Clayton: Full time & part time
Duration	1, 1.5 or 2 years full-time depending on prior qualifications. Enrolment in this course must be continuous. See entry requirements.
Start date	Semester one (February), Semester two (July)
Qualification	Master of TESOL

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Entry requirements
Course structure
Applications and Fees

You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.

Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)

Qualifications

Entry level 1:
Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time (96 points to complete)

An Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit
(60%) average.

Entry level 2:
Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time (72 points to complete)

An Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit
(60%) average and a minimum of two years of full time equivalent relevant
professional experience

An Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline
with at least a credit (60%) average

A four-year Australian undergraduate honours degree or an Australian
graduate certificate or an Australian graduate diploma (or equivalent) with
at least a credit (60%) average

An Australian master's degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%)
average.

Entry level 3
Duration: 1 years full-time, 2 years part-time (48 points to complete)

An Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline
with at least a credit (60%) average and a minimum of two years of full
time equivalent relevant professional experience

A four-year Australian undergraduate honours degree or an Australian
graduate certificate or an Australian graduate diploma (or equivalent) with
at least a credit (60%) average and a minimum of two years of full time
equivalent relevant professional experience

A four-year Australian undergraduate honours degree or an Australian
graduate certificate or an Australian graduate diploma (or equivalent) in a
related discipline with at least a credit (60%) average

An Australian master's degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%)
average and a minimum of two years of full time equivalent relevant
professional experience

An Australian master's degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline with
at least a credit (60%) average

degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline with at least a credit (60%) average.

English requirements

Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

The course is structured in four parts. Part A. Orientation to education, Part B. Key constructs in education, Part C. Enhanced professional learning and Part D. Professional inquiry. Depending upon prior qualifications, you may receive credit for Part A. and some units from other parts.

[Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options.]

PART A. Orientation to education

These studies will introduce you to contemporary issues in the study of education. They are intended for students who come into the course without previous qualifications in education or work experience in education-related fields. You will engage with academic traditions and scholarly practices in the field of education at the postgraduate level, become acquainted with a broad range of debates across education contexts and develop an understanding of the complexities in the field.

PART B. Key constructs in education

These studies present key theoretical frames to understand ideas and research conducted across a broad theme of significance in the study of Education. The themes offered include learners and learning, curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, education and work, sustainability and inclusion, from which you will choose one or two. You will engage with research that responds to the themes you choose and as a result, advance your capacity to apply scholarly concepts in Education more broadly.

PART C. Enhanced professional learning

These studies will deepen your knowledge of particular ideas and practices in TESOL, build your skills and address professional issues. They include consideration of language culture and curriculum, bilingualism, and the development of pedagogy and monitoring of learning in TESOL. Taken together these develop expertise to be applied across your learning and work contexts.

PART D. Professional inquiry

The focus of these studies is professional inquiry. You will address the challenges and opportunities of using and evaluating research evidence in professional practice. This will include engagement in professional practice to develop and upgrade the practical skills you needed to function as effective teachers of TESOL in a variety of contexts. This may include an independent research dimension requiring the knowledge and application of research principles.

Making the application

Future students

Semester one (February)

Applications for Semester one (February), 2021 will open on 1 August, 2020. Applications will close on 22 January, 2021.

Apply directly to Monash using course code D6005

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Semester two (July)

Applications for Semester two (July), 2021 are currently open. Applications will close on 25 June, 2021.

Apply directly to Monash using course code D6005

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Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually.

Full fee

Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year.

A$24,300

Fee assistance

As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.

Scholarships

We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.

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