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Master of Education (TESOL)

University Of South Australia

Program Overview

  • Broaden your career prospects with a specialisation in teaching English to speakers of other languages.
  • Benefit from flexible learning options, including online study and intensive on-campus workshops.
  • Use this qualification as a pathway to further learning, including doctoral studies.
  • UniSA's education degrees are number one in South Australiaand top 150 in the world for education.
  • Our curriculum is informed by our above world-class research in education.
  • UniSA is an unstoppable university for unstoppable people. As one of the World’s Top Young Universities, we’ll ensure you get the experience your future profession demands so it’ll feel like you’re studying one minute and in a career the next.
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  Location

AdelaideAustralia

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  Course Duration

24 Months

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  Tuition Fee

AU$ 31,900

 Score

IELTS: 6 TOEFL: 60

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You will graduate from this master degree with an advanced understanding of educational theory and TESOL methodologies; you will also develop advanced research skills.

The curriculum is separated into two different streams - the Education Project pathway and the Education Thesis pathway. Each pathway
explores research methods, with the Thesis pathway preparing students for further learning, such as doctoral studies.

Degree structure

FIRST YEAR
 

  • Theorists and Theories of Learning and Development
  • Learning Communities and Cultures
  • Learning English as an Additional Language
  • Language and Culture in TESOL
  • TESOL Approaches and Strategies
  • Teaching and Language Assessment in TESOL
  • International Comparative Studies in Education
  • Evidence-Informed Practice in Education


SECOND YEAR
 

  • Curriculum Development in TESOL
  • Language Learning in TESOL: Learner Identity and Difference
  • Research Methods and Issues in Education
  • Curriculum and Evaluation in TESOL
  • Critical Reflection on TESOL Practice
  • Project in Education
     

Applicants must have completed a three-year Bachelor degree in any discipline or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.

Applicants who have completed a four-year Bachelor degree in Education, or a four-year Bachelor degree with studies in educational methodology and curriculum (equivalent to 18 units), are eligible to enter the program with 0.5 EFTSL Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1.5 years of full time study or equivalent part time study.

Applicants who have completed a four-year Bachelor degree in Education with a major (6 courses) in English language and/or linguistics and 2 years of relevant experience in an educational setting, or a four-year Bachelor degree with studies in educational methodology and curriculum (equivalent to 18 units) as well as a major in English language and/or linguistics and 2 years of teaching experience, are eligible to enter the program with 1.0 EFTSL (36 units) Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1 year of full time study or equivalent part time study.

English Language Requirements:
IELTS score of 6.5 (with 6.0 in Reading and Writing); TOEFL iBT score of 79 with Reading and Writing not less than 18; TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 577 with TWE of 4.5; Cambridge CAE/CPE score of 177; Pearson's test of English (Academic) (PTE) score of 58 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50; CELUSA score of AE5.

FEES 

AUD$ 31,900 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL)

Teachers have a passion for learning and a dedication to the social, emotional, physical and psychological development of their students. Well-developed interpersonal skills, patience, as well as impeccable organisational and communication skills, are key attributes of successful educators. Graduates of this master degree are qualified to teach English language in a variety of settings, from preschool to adult and tertiary settings.

Careers to consider may include:
 

  • English language educator: teach English language to non-English speakers in a variety of settings
  • curriculum developer: research relevant and current topics that are beneficial to student learning, and assist teachers by informing them of the most recent techniques and educational approaches
  • educational leader: review current learning and, in collaboration with teaching staff, develop strategies to enhance teaching outcomes
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