Master of Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages

2017 Deakin University Handbook

Course sub-headings

• Course overview
• Career opportunities
• Research information
• Fees and charges
• Course Learning Outcomes
• Course rules
• Course structure

Course overview

The Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages develops specialised skills and knowledge for professional practice in teaching. This course is designed to provide graduates with a comprehensive grounding in the theory and practice of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

Career opportunities

Graduates will be eligible to Teach English to Speakers of other Languages in Australia and overseas in a variety of settings depending on qualifications required by the employer.

For more information go to 'My Course My Career'

Alternative exits

Graduate Certificate of Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (E580)

Graduate Certificate of Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (Education) (E552)

Research information

Students are able to undertake one of three options for research training and research in the course. Each option has a common foundation that is based on an introductory unit of one credit point in research design & method. This research study is then further supported by one of the three research options:

Option 1: application of the research training through a one credit point research based project for professional practice;

Option 2: advanced research training of one credit point of either quantitative or qualitative research methods; and Research Paper (2 credit points);

Option 3: advanced research training of one credit point of either quantitative or qualitative research methods; and Minor Thesis (4 credit points).

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.

Course Learning Outcomes

Course rules

To be awarded a Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, students are required to successfully complete 12 credit points comprising:

• 4 credit points from Stream A

or

• 4 credit points from Stream B

plus

• 8 credit points of study as a combination of research and elective units in one of the following configurations:

Option 1:

• 2 credit points of research units #(EDX701 and EDX707) and
• 6 credit points of electives

Option 2:

• 6 credit points of research units #(EDX701, EDX705 (2cps), EDX706 (2cps) plus one of EDX702 or AIX708); and
• 2 credit points of electives

# EDX coded units formerly EXR coded units.

Course structure

Stream A (VIT endorsed)

For students with an existing registration for primary or secondary teaching in Australia, who wish to gain professional recognition for TESOL as a specialist teaching method area.

Course structure

Elective units

Course structure

Option 1 or 2

Option 1 

Plus 6 electives 

Option 2 

Plus one of 

or

Plus 2 electives 

Course structure

Stream B

For international students who wish to return to their home countries upon graduation for practice, and domestic students who wish to seek employment in the adult education sector in Australia or for practice overseas.

Professional Experience Placement

For students undertaking Stream A, please ensure you have a current up to date Working with Children Check prior to going on placement. 

For further information contact the School of Education, Professional Experience office.