Programme Code: GCTSL

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics (TESOL – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) programme provides fundamental theoretical principles and practical skills for a career in language teaching or other related work in educational contexts in Singapore or overseas.

The programme caters to the needs of those currently working as language teachers, those who plan to work as language teachers in the future, and those who simply have a passion for language learning/teaching and would like to pursue further education in this field.

Unique Features of the Programme

  • Curriculum suitable for language teachers of different backgrounds (from the public school system and tertiary institutions to the private sector such as international schools, language/enrichment centres)
  • Emphasis on developing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills for the various TESOL contexts in Singapore as well as overseas
  • Experienced and highly-qualified local and international faculty
  • Flexibility of blended learning, with face-to-face seminars, online recorded lectures and other e-learning tools
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Career Prospects

Graduates can look forward to a fulfilling career in language teaching and language curriculum/programme management in public schools, private schools, tertiary institutions, etc.

Programme Structure

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics (TESOL) programme (15 credit units or cu) consists of three courses. All courses are 5 cu unless stated otherwise.
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Curriculum

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Admission Requirements

Refer to general admission criteria for graduate programmes.

In addition, applicants will need to meet these minimum requirements:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in English Studies, Linguistics, Education or related field from a recognised institution. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in other fields will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Experience in English language teaching is not required but will be an advantage.
  • Language requirements for applicants whose Bachelor's degree is not in English Studies or Linguistics:
    • An excellent score in the English Proficiency Assessment to be conducted by Singapore University of Social Sciences
  • Additional language requirements for applicants whose native language or medium of undergraduate instruction is not English:
    • TOEFL PBT > 580, with (preferably) a TWE of 5, or
    • TOEFL iBT > 85, with a minimum of 22 in writing, or
    • IELTS > 6.5, with no sub-score below 6, or
    • PTE Academic score of 58, or
    • C1 Advanced score of 180.
    IELTS/TOEFL score must be obtained within the last 2 years at point of application.

This programme is currently unable to take in international students, i.e., you must be a Singapore citizen, permanent resident or a resident in Singapore (e.g., Employment Pass holder) in order to apply for admission.

Financial Assistance

Concession
To encourage further education and upgrading by alumni, SUSS offers the following course fee concessions to SUSS alumni.

  • ACE Scheme - SUSS graduates from January 2022 semester onwards will enjoy two free modular courses (up to 10 credit units) to be taken within 3 years after graduation.

  • PACE Scheme - All SUSS graduates who are 40 years and above, and have not fully utilised the ACE+, Resilience or ACE scheme, will enjoy two free modular courses (up to 10 credit units) to be taken within five years from the commencement of the first course.
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Area of Interest: Linguistics and Languages

Programme Type: Graduate Studies

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Area of Interest: Linguistics and Languages

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