- Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.
However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.
2017 Master of Education Advanced (TESOL)
The TESOL specialisation provides students with an in-depth understanding of areas such as second language development, discourse analysis, pedagogical grammar, research methods, language assessment, English for specific purposes, and computer assisted language learning.
Students in this Master's degree broaden their TESOL study by undertaking further study in one of the following additional focus areas:
- Educational Leadership
- Information and Communication Technology in Education and Training.
Course Structure
The Master of Education Advanced (TESOL) requires the successful completion of 96 credit points, comprising:
- 72 credit points for the TESOL specialisation, which includes:
- 3 core subjects. EDGZ921 must be completed within the first 36 credit points and EDGT991 be completed towards the end of the degree;
- 7 subjects selected from the TESOL specialisation list; and
- 2 electives selected from any Master of Education specialisation.
- 24 credit points in one additional focus area (Educational Leadership or Information and Communication Technology in Education and Training) as detailed below.
No more than 24 credit points shall be completed at 800 level.
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following three core subjects (18cp): | |||
| EDGZ921 | Introduction To Research & Inquiry | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer 2017/2018 |
| EDGT984 | Theories of Second Language Learning | 6 | Autumn, EDU Intake Nov |
| EDGT991 | Researching TESOL Perspectives and Practices | 6 | Autumn, EDU Intake Nov |
| Plus seven subjects selected from the TESOL specialisation elective list below (42cp): | |||
| 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 | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGT838 | Professional Experience in TESOL | 6 | Autumn, Spring, EDU Intake Nov |
| EDGT890 | Engaging Diversity: Exploring Contexts of EAL Education | 6 | Spring |
| EDGT931 | Oral Communication and Pedagogy | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGT932 | Second Language Literacy | 6 | Spring |
| EDGT934 | English Pronunciation and Prosody | 6 | Spring, EDU Intake Nov |
| EDGT940 | Materials and Technology in Second Language Teaching | 6 | Autumn, EDU Intake Nov |
| EDGT976 | Text and Context | 6 | Spring |
| EDGT983 | Assessing and Evaluating in TESOL Environments | 6 | Spring, EDU Intake Nov |
| EDGT985 | English in Specific Contexts | 6 | Spring |
| Plus two elective subjects chosen from the TESOL subjects listed above, or from any other Master of Education specialisation (12cp) | |||
| Plus 24 credit points from one of the following focus areas: Educational Leadership, OR Information and Communication Technology in Education and Training | |||
Educational Leadership
Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following two core subjects (12cp): | |||
| EDGL901 | Foundations of Educational Leadership | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGL903 | Introduction to Educational Management | 6 | Spring |
| Plus two subjects from the Educational Leadership elective list below (12cp): | |||
| EDGL909 | Leadership of Effective Change | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGL911 | Leadership of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment | 6 | Spring |
| EDGL919 | Mentoring Beginning Teachers | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGL920 | Leading, Developing and Managing People | 6 | Spring |
| EDGL922 | Law for Educational Leaders | 6 | Spring |
Information and Communication Technology in Education and Training
Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following core subject (6cp): | |||
| EDGI900 | Introduction to Technology in Education | 6 | Autumn |
| Plus three subjects from the ICT in Education and Training elective list below (18cp): | |||
| EDGI901 | Emerging Issues in Educational Technology | 6 | Not offered in 2017 |
| EDGI902 | Instructional Strategies and Design | 6 | Not offered in 2017 |
| EDGI903 | Digital Resource Design | 6 | Spring |
| EDGI904 | Online Learning and Teaching | 6 | Spring |
| EDGI905 | Evaluation of Technology-Based Learning | 6 | Autumn |
Please note: Elective subjects may be cancelled if minimum enrolment numbers are not met.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
This program does not lead to accreditation as a teacher in Australian schools. Those who already have an Australian teaching qualification should note that the University of Wollongong is recognised by the Department of Education (DE) as a provider of ESL qualifications for primary/secondary trained teachers. DE accreditation will be dependent upon subject choice.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au