Australian Bachelor degree (3 years) (AQF Level 7) or overseas equivalent.
IELTS *: (ACADEMIC only; GENERAL not accepted) Minimum overall score of 7.0 with no band less than 6.5
TOEFL * (Internet Based Test) Minimum overall score of 94 with no band less than: Listening 23, Speaking 22, Reading 23, Writing 26
PTE *: Minimum overall score of 65 with no band less than 58
CAE *: Minimum overall score of 185 with no band less than 176
HKCEE: Minimum B in Syllabus B
HKALE: Minimum B use of English in AS-Level
OTHER: Australian qualifications: Successful completion of recognised bachelor’s degree or higher(AQF Level 7 or Higher)
The Course Overview – can be used to view the course structure and sequence in which subjects should be studied. All subjects named in the Course Overviews are core subjects and must be studied to satisfy the requirements of the particular award.
The subjects in shaded boxes must be studied in the order they are presented as they provide pre-requisite knowledge for other subjects. The remaining subjects (core and elective) have a recommended trimester, but may be studied in other available trimester slots to suit individual student preferences, provided pre-requisites have been completed.
Students may choose any elective subjects from the list following the Course Overview, provided the subject is offered in the trimester they wish to study it and they have met the relevant pre-requisites.
Master of Arts TESOL
The Master of Arts (TESOL) provides graduates with a professional qualification for teaching English to speakers of other languages. The course has 11 subjects (the Research component is a double weighted subject) comprising of 7 core subjects and 4 electives, studied over 3 trimesters. King’s Own Institute works closely with other language teaching providers in Sydney to organise practicum placements, access current industry trends, resources and expertise in teaching methodology, and to identify resources and trends in the field. The course includes a supervised practicum.
The Master of Arts (TESOL) equips you with an internationally valued skill set, enabling you to communicate and exchange ideas with people of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and to learn more about other cultures and languages.
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Course Overview
First trimester
Language Teaching Methodologies
Linguistics for Language Teaching
Learning an Additional Language
TESOL Curriculum Development
Second trimester
Research Methods of TESOL
Language Testing and Assessment Pre-req: TSL701
Elective
Third trimester
Elective
Research Project* Pre-req: 8 completed subjects INCLUDING TSL713 Research Methods of TESOL Last trimester only
PATHWAY TO FURTHER STUDIES
Graduates of the Master of Arts (TESOL) are eligible to apply for admission into further postgraduate qualifications in Australia and overseas such as another Master degree or a PhD.
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Graduates of the Master of Arts (TESOL) may find employment opportunities locally or overseas teaching English as a second or foreign language, or working in leadership positions in language teaching institutions. These include opportunities at TAFE or technical colleges, university language centres, private language schools and language teaching institutions for migrants.
Career choices for graduates with the Master of Arts (TESOL) include Academic advising, Government advising, Program directing, Academic Manager, Translating, Text book/journal writing or Business English instructing.
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
