The TESOL Postgraduate Program: Overview

The TESOL field is rapidly expanding. There has been a push internationally for English teaching at the school level in elementary and secondary schools. The provision of English language at tertiary levels has continued with a focus on English for specific purposes. In Australia, North America and the UK there is increasing demand for well-qualified professionals to work with migrants and refugees and also with international students. The TESOL Postgraduate Program offers an articulated pathway from initial TESOL qualifications right through to research degrees.

Courses Offered

• Graduate Certificate in TESOL
• Graduate Diploma in TESOL
• Master of Education – Coursework
• Master of Education – Research
• Doctor of Education (EdD)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Other Information

• Studying on Campus
• Studying by Distance
• Coursework Subjects
• Fees
• For Further Information

Studying on Campus

Studying on campus involves you in a learning community including students from countries such as Japan, Korea, Argentina, China, Sweden and Australia. Subjects are taught using flexible delivery a combination of face-to-face lectures with online support. Lectures are generally held in the evening, leaving the daytime free for private study, groupwork, field experience or employment. The timetable for on-campus classes can be found at www.uow.edu.au/student/timetables/. For specific information, see individual subject entries.

Studying by Distance

All subjects and courses are available by distance education requiring no on-campus attendance. Courses offered by distance education are of the same high standard as those offered on campus. There are four distance intakes per year, which enable you to conveniently plan your studies. In 2008, the intake commencement dates are: 11 February, 28 April, 4 August and 3 November. Enrolment at least 3 weeks before the commencement of the intake is preferred. For specific information, see the information under the TESOL Distance link.

Fee Information

Fees are payable for some on-campus programs and all distance education programs. Fees for domestic students are available at http://www.uow.edu.au/student/finances/index.html and for international students at http://www.uow.edu.au/prospective/international/fees/index.html. Fees are paid at the beginning of each session, based on the number of credit points enrolled in for that session.

Australian citizens and permanent residents have access to the appropriate Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) to pay off course fees using the Australian Taxation System. Further information on HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP is available at http://www.uow.edu.au/prospective/postgrad/UOW003600.html

For Further Information

For TESOL Distance Program Enquiries

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For TESOL On-campus Program Enquiries

For Practicum Enquiries

For Graduate Coursework Enquiries (including queries regarding enrolment requirements and credit)

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For Graduate Research Enquiries (Masters Research, EdD, PhD)

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Last reviewed: 20 May, 2008