2019 Postgraduate Courses
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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) | 2019

Overview

The Master of Education (TESOL) is a higher degree for both professional educators and for those who are interested in pursuing a research program. It is designed for those with teacher qualifications and experience, particularly in the ESL/ EFL field.

The Master of Education introduces participants to contemporary trends and issues in research, theory and practice. It provides students with an in-depth understanding of areas such as second language development, discourse analysis, pedagogical grammars, research methods, language assessment, English for specific purposes, and computer assisted language learning.

In addition to being available in Autumn and Spring session, this specialisation is also available in EDU Intake November via distance mode only.

Course Structure

 The Master of Education (TESOL) requires:

  1. The successful completion of 72 credit points comprising:
    1. 3 core subjects (18cp). EDGZ921 must be completed within the first 36 credit points and EDGT991 be completed towards the end of the degree;
    2. 7 subjects (42cp) selected from the TESOL specialisation; and
    3. 2 electives (12cp) selected from any Master of Education specialisation.
  2. No more than 4 subjects (24cp) will be at 800 level.

Qualified teachers who are seeking formal accreditation as an ESL teacher through the Department of Education should study the following foundation subjects: EDGT817, EDGT830 and EDGT838. EDGT983 is recommended as an elective for those seeking ESL accreditation through the Department of Education. 

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 2019/2020
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 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
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)

Please note:

  • EDGX800 Postgraduate Critical Scholarship is available as an elective for students who wish to develop skills necessary for successful critical scholarship at the advanced level of postgraduate study.
  • Elective subjects may be cancelled if minimum enrolment numbers are not met.

For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.

Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder

Professional Recognition/Accreditation

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

For further information please email: ssc@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 9 November, 2018