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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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Course Handbook

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

A four-year Australian bachelor 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 bachelor 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 bachelor 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 bachelor 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

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 three parts. Part A. Orientation, Part B. Key constructs in TESOL, Part C. Professional inquiry.

PART A. Orientation

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 TESOL

These core units present key theoretical frames to understand ideas and research conducted across a broad range of themes significant to the study of language education. The themes include language learners and learning, linguistically responsive teaching, critical issues in English language education and bi/multilingualism. You will engage with research that responds to the themes and, as a result, advance your capacity to apply key concepts to a variety of English language learning experiences and education contexts. Units that focus on TESOL pedagogy, curriculum design, assessment and testing, and language and content integration in content-based programs, will deepen your knowledge of ideas and practices in TESOL, build your skills and address professional issues.

PART C. Professional inquiry

The focus of these studies is professional inquiry, including work integrated learning. You will engage in professional practice to develop and upgrade the practical skills you need, to function in the field of TESOL in a variety of contexts. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to apply knowledge about language and learning that you have acquired through the course. Professional inquiry studies may also include an independent research dimension requiring the knowledge and use of research principles.

Making the application

Future students

Semester one (February)

Applications for Semester one, 2023 will open on 5 August, 2022. Applications will close on 20 January, 2023.

Apply directly to Monash using course code D6005

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Semester two (July)

Applications for Semester two (July), 2022 are currently open. Applications will close on 24 June, 2022

Apply directly to Monash using course code D6005

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Fees

Fees are subject to change annually.

Note Please note: The fee information displayed is based on the 2022 rates and should only be used as a guide.

Full fee

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

A$25,500

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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