This graduate diploma provides a specialised programme for early childhood, primary and secondary teachers in the theory and practice of teaching students who are speakers of other languages.
Programme Highlights
- Equip yourself with the theory and practice that inform TESSOL and enhance students’ language development
- Learn in a friendly and supportive environment on-campus
- Study part-time at your own pace
- May qualify you for Q3+ salary status (criteria apply)
- Ministry of Education TESSOL fees scholarships available
Opportunities
Teachers will investigate effective and practical techniques for enhancing students’ language development through the curriculum. Teachers who hold a bachelors degree, or advanced diploma of teaching, and complete a stand alone level 7 120 point qualification may be eligible for Q3+ salary status.
Content
A total of eight courses are required including at least 75 points above Stage II. Students must complete at least 105 points (seven courses) from the Graduate Diplomain TESSOL schedule. Four are core courses. Up to 15 points may be selected from other courses available at this university.
Programme Structure
Requirement: 120 points, including
Core Courses:
- 60 points: EDPROFST 227, 372-374
- at least 30 points from EDPROFST 226, 375-381
Elective Courses:
With the approval of the Programme Co-ordinator:
- up to 30 points may be taken from EDCURRIC 345, EDPROFST 220, 331, LANGTCHG 706, 710, 711, 714, 722
- up to 15 points may be taken from other courses available at this university.
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Length
Equivalent to one year full-time study with part-time study options available.
Further Study
If you want to take your studies further, our programmes can lead you to masterate and doctoral level, to maximise your career and salary prospects.
Study location
Offered as weekly face-to-face and block courses at the Epsom Campus. EDPROFST 331 is offered online/study guide or school-based.
Fees
Updated tuition fee information will be available at www.auckland.ac.nz/fees.
You may be eligible to apply for Faculty of Education fees bursaries. Call The University of Auckland on 0800 61 62 63 for more information.
Entry Criteria
1. In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have:
- completed the requirements for a bachelors degree
or - completed the requirements for a university diploma approved by Senate or its representative
or - completed a professional qualification in teaching, counselling or relevant other profession approved by Senate or its representative
and - not less than two years’ relevant professional experience and be currently teaching in a New Zealand early childhood, primary or secondary setting
and - satisfied the Dean of Faculty of Education that they have appropriate training and experience to undertake the programme.
2. Admission to this programme is at the discretion of Senate or its representative.
Supplementary Information
Supplementary Information Form (Postgraduate awards and Graduate Diplomas in Education) (402kB)
