Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics (TESOL)

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics (TESOL) programmes are suitable for:

• Candidates who wish to have a quick upgrading of theoretical knowledge and practical skills for a career in English language teaching, including those considering a mid-career switch to English language teaching, either in Singapore or overseas.
• All teachers of different backgrounds (from the public school system and tertiary institutions to the private sector, such as international schools, language/enrichment centres).
• Both experienced and novice language instructors, administrators, and professionals in various education-related contexts.

1. Aren't Applied Linguistics and TESOL two different subjects?
   Applied Linguistics and TESOL/language teaching are closely interrelated, with each informing the other in terms of theories and practice. By tradition, Applied Linguistics has a more disciplinary content focus. Our Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and MA in Applied Linguistics (TESOL) programmes make a value-add to a study in Applied Linguistics by incorporating a more practical and skill-based focus (TESOL – Teaching English to Speakers to Other Languages).
   
   For more information on our courses, please take a look at the course summaries on our website.
   
   
2. How many intakes are there in a year for the Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics (TESOL) – GCTSL – programme?
   One intake a year (July semester).
   
   
3. What are the minimum and maximum durations of the GCTSL programme?
   The minimum duration is six months (one regular semester) and the maximum duration is 24 months (4 regular semesters).
   
   
4. How many courses do students take up each semester?
   Students are recommended to complete 2 to 3 courses per semester.
   
   
5. When are the lessons scheduled?
   In general, lessons are scheduled on weekday evenings from 7pm to 10pm.
   
   
6. After completing the GCTSL requirements, am I allowed to proceed to the Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics (TESOL) – GDTSL – (or) the Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics (TESOL) – MATSL – without a gap semester?
   Yes, after completing the GCTSL requirements, if you have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5, you can proceed to do the GDTSL immediately in the following semester. If you have a minimum CGPA of 3.0, you can proceed to do the MATSL immediately in the following semester.
   
   
7. Will Singapore University of Social Sciences' Graduate Certificate programme certify candidates to teach?
   Our programmes do not certify our candidates as teachers. However, they do provide the knowledge and skills needed to teach, should the candidates choose to do so.
   
   
8. Is the GCTSL stackable towards other postgraduate programmes at SUSS?
   The GCTSL is stackable towards the GDTSL – Graduate Diploma in Applied Linguistics (TESOL), and MATSL – Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics (TESOL).
   
   
9. What happens if I do not complete the graduate programmes (e.g. Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Master) within the candidature period? Can I apply to take the remaining courses via CET pathway?
   Students who have not completed their graduate programmes within the stipulated candidature period will not be eligible for the award of the qualification for such graduate programmes. Such students however may apply to take, via the CET pathway, the remaining courses which they did not complete under their graduate programmes as part of their personal learning and development. Such application will be subjected to the CET admission requirement. However, as such students have exceeded the candidature period for their graduate programmes, they will not be awarded the qualification for such graduate programmes even after taking and completing the remaining courses via the CET pathway (“Condition”).
   
   PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COURSE, IS ONE OF THE COURSES UNDER A GRADUATE PROGRAMME. THEREFORE, APPLICANTS FOR THIS COURSE ARE SUBJECT TO THE FOREGOING CONDITION. BY SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS COURSE, THE APPLICANT AGREES TO BE SUBJECT TO THE FOREGOING CONDITION.