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Graduate Certificate of Education (GCEF) - Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL)

University of Southern Queensland
Degree Postgraduate Diploma
Duration 6 months
Delivery Hybrid
Location Darling Heights, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate of Education (GCEF) - Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) at University of Southern Queensland is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Education over 6 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Education (GCEF) - Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 6 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Hybrid
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Location: Toowoomba, Springfield Central, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Education (GCEF) - Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. The Nature of Language
  2. Principles of Second Language Learning
  3. Methodology in Teaching a Second Language
  4. Teaching English Grammar
  5. Professional Study
  6. Discourse Analysis
  7. Computer-Assisted Language Learning
  8. Language and Literacy Assessment
  9. Teaching Languages to Young Learners
  10. Digital Literacies in Practice

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

  • Completion of an Australian university Bachelor degree in an education related discipline, or equivalent (AQF Level 7) from a recognised institution.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

Please contact the university for application deadline information.

About University of Southern Queensland

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University of Southern Queensland

Darling Heights, Australia

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University Profile
  • Start Date 2017-11-13
  • Language English
  • Duration 6 months