Graduate Certificate
* Become qualified to teach English as an additional language
* Ideal for Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) eligible teachers wishing to specialise
* Gain 50 credit points towards the Master of TESOL
* Research-driven learning
If you're looking to explore teaching English as an additional language, the Graduate Certificate is an excellent entry to this field. At MGSE, you'll be taught by a number of internationally-recognised education experts. As students of MGSE researchers, you'll experience research-led learning, focusing on concepts and findings, sometimes even before publishing. Alongside being taught by thought-leaders in this field, the course has been built for practical application in the real world, so you can return to teaching with the skills in place.
The reputation of the University of Melbourne is strong and globally recognised, particularly for education where MGSE has been ranked #1 in Australia and #12 in the world*. We are at the cutting edge of teaching and research.
In the Graduate Certificate in TESOL, you'll learn to analyse and gain understanding of the nature and form of language as a system. Over the course of your studies, you will also develop insight in how to critically evaluate and explain implications of acquiring a second language for learning and teaching. The course provides those brand-new to TESOL the ability to evaluate contemporary education issues in the field, allowing graduates to confidently contribute to local, national and global issues in TESOL education.
Careers
Graduates with VIT registration will be recognised as accredited TESOL teachers within Victorian schools. You'll finish the course with the ability to critique and manage language curricular and resources which are culturally and linguistically appropriate. In the wider education field, you'll be able to promote social justice, employability, career awareness, wellbeing and citizenship through educational policy and practice.
The University of Melbourne accepts online applications year-round from domestic applicants.