Programme Name Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Programme Description
The Postgraduate Diploma in TESL qualification is designed to meet knowledge and skills required by professions in the field of teaching, such as higher education institutions, secondary and primary schools and technical and vocational education. It equips students with content knowledge and pedagogical skills in teaching the four macro language skills of – listening, speaking, reading and writing. For this purpose, the PGD comprises specifically designed courses in linguistics, sociolinguistics and language education, as well as exposing and preparing students in methods of research in linguistics, applied linguistics and language teaching and learning. The postgraduate diploma is a pathway to pursuing a Master’s Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language, which further leads to a Doctorate Degree in TESL.
Minimum Requirement
The minimum entry requirement for admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in TESL shall be the completion, with a minimum GPA of 3.0+ or equivalent in Bachelor’s Degree in Language & Literature, Bachelor in Media & Journalism, Bachelor in Secondary Education with Language majors. Mature students or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) would be assessed on a case by case basis.
Programme Type Postgraduate Diploma
Credit Points Required 120
Campus Nasinu,Lautoka
Duration 2 Years