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This program equips students for an engaging career teaching English and Literature at the secondary level. The curriculum blends English content studies (covering literature, language, composition, and media) with pedagogical theory and classroom practice. It stands out through its unique focus on both deep subject mastery and creative engagement with texts and digital tools. Learners benefit from guidance by accomplished educators who are also active scholars and published authors in the discipline.
Program Objectives
Evaluate, interpret, and integrate teaching methodologies to design effective English instruction.
Apply analytical skills to develop and deliver tailored visual arts curricula for diverse learners, while evaluating results.
Exhibit comprehensive understanding of visual arts, the Australian Curriculum, and instructional approaches for secondary English education.
Articulate concepts effectively through both written and spoken communication.
Show leadership, professional discernment, and teamwork in English education planning and decision-making.
Modify expertise for various settings to foster productive English learning experiences.
Engage in self-assessment using professional standards, mentor input, and the ECA Code of Ethics to maintain accountability and pursue ongoing professional growth.
There are various ways to meet our admission requirements, such as:
Secondary school results
Successful completion of one year of tertiary study from a recognised institution
Completed Diploma program from a recognised institution
English competency requirements:
International students must attain an IELTS Academic with an average level of 7.5 or more, across the four components of listening, speaking, reading and writing; no score below level 7.0 in any of these components; and a score of 8.0 or more in the components of speaking and listening.
TOEFL iBT: 70 (no individual score less than 17)
TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT): Minimum score of 550, including Test of Written English of 5 or better. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years.)
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 52, with no scores less than 50. (Results are typically valid for only two years.)