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Master of Arts (TESOL)

KPT/JPS (F4-K42) 04/16

Fee*

Duration

Intake

Malaysian students: RM2,000.00 per unit of study
International students: RM2,300.00 per unit of study

1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time

February, September
*The indicative program fees shown here apply to students studying on-campus in Malaysia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each term, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and possible adjustment.

The Master of Arts (TESOL) program is designed to meet the demand by degree holders for a postgraduate program in TESOL.

This program aims to facilitate the development of disciplinary knowledge in the area of second language acquisition, as well as in the area of teaching English to speakers of other languages; equip prospective teachers with the basic tools for classroom practice in the area of TESOL; explore current theories and pedagogy in second /foreign language teaching; investigate classroom issues related to teaching TESOL; critique second /foreign language teaching methodologies; identify research trends in the field of teaching English as a second/foreign language; enable students to understand a range of methods used in TESOL research; and allow students to undertake a project which applies research skills to the field of learning and teaching English as a second and/or foreign language.
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The Master of Arts (TESOL) is a three-tiered program that allows students to pursue the program in three stages:

Stage 1: Postgraduate Certificate of Arts (TESOL)
The Postgraduate Certificate of Arts (TESOL) will introduce students to essential knowledge of language skills and a variety of methods and approaches to build a foundation for teaching English effectively. This will help develop their critical and problem-solving skills on issues and problems in the field and improve the students’ ability to identify learning needs, and to plan and manage change.

Stage 2: Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (TESOL)
The Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (TESOL) develops and extends the knowledge and skills learned at the Postgraduate Certificate level. At this level, students will demonstrate an increasing capability to teach English, assess and evaluate methods of teaching different skills of English and contribute effectively to the teaching profession.

Stage 3: Master of Arts (TESOL)
The Master of Arts (TESOL) will provide students with the conceptual frameworks for a good understanding of the discipline with the objective of developing an enhanced capacity for application to the context of teaching English to speakers of other languages. Graduates will show creativity and adaptability in the application of knowledge and skills to a variety of situations, to solve complex problems, and to think systematically, reflectively and independently.

Students enter the program at Stage 1 (Postgraduate Certificate) and progress through to Stage 2 (Postgraduate Diploma) and Stage 3 (Master’s level). Progression from one stage to the next will be dependent on the successful completion of the previous stage.

Each stage comprises four units of study, each worth 12.5 credit points. To be eligible for the award of the Master of Arts (TESOL), a student will need to complete satisfactorily a total of 150 credit points.

The duration of study is one-and-a-half years for full-time or equivalent part-time. Full-time students will undertake four units of study per term or eight units per year whereas part-time students may take two units per term.

Each term consists of 12 weeks and there are two terms per year. Each unit consists of three contact hours per week. In addition to formal class time, students are expected to participate in peer teaching sessions to give them an opportunity to experiment with language teaching techniques and critically evaluate them, as well as conduct real-life classroom teaching for the relevant, practical units of the program.
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Unit Code

Postgraduate Certificate of Arts (TESOL):

  • MAT411 Phonology for English teachers;
  • MAT412 Pedagogic Grammar of English;
  • MAT413 Genre Studies;
  • MAT414 Methods and Approaches of TESOL.

Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (TESOL):

  • MAT511 Theories and Practice (1): Listening and Speaking Skills;
  • MAT512 Theories and Practice (2): Reading and Writing Skills;
  • MAT513 English for Specific Purposes;
  • MAT 514 English for Academic Purposes.

Master of Arts (TESOL):

  • MAT611 Methods and Approaches to Language Research;
  • MAT612 Issues in Applied Linguistics;
  • MAT613 Assessment in TESOL;
  • MAT614 World Englishes.

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The Master of Arts (TESOL) program prepares students to become English language teachers in schools, universities and private education institutions, to become course advisers, course designers, teacher trainers and to set up private education business. It also sets up a sound foundation for those who are interested in pursuing future doctoral studies in language teaching.
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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process from the links below.

 

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Applicants should comply with one of the following:

  • An approved undergraduate qualification in any discipline from a recognised university or college;

English proficiency

English language proficiency consistent with Swinburne policies for admission of local and international students to post-graduate programs will be required for entry into the program. Potential students must produce evidence of an advanced level of proficiency in written and spoken English.

This can be shown through one of the following:

  • IELTS Results – band 6.5 with no single band less than 6.0.
  • TOEFL Results – 575 with TWE score not less than 5.0 or equivalent.
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Email: study@swinburne.edu.my

Phone:
Course enquiry line: +60 82 415353
Fax: +60 82 428353

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