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Diploma of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus

Kuching, Malaysia
1 year
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Master of Arts (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is a master programme at Swinburne Sarawak focused on TESOL master's.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop knowledge of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and apply subject knowledge
effective communication
and independent learning to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

English language teacher
course adviser
course designer
teacher trainer
private education business owner
language teaching research

Curriculum

Four-semester coursework master with 13 units: phonology and grammar
TESOL methods
language skills
learning and teaching
educational leadership
curriculum design
digital learning
applied linguistics
world Englishes
TESOL assessment and a research project. One semester may be exempted for English-related degree holders.

Entry requirements

Academic

A recognised bachelor degree
Arts (TESOL) and Business Administration need CGPA 2.5 or equivalent
Information Technology CGPA 2.75 as the standard
CGPA 2.5 equivalent for TESOL and Business Administration
others a recognised bachelor degree

Accepted academic background

A recognised bachelor degree (Arts (TESOL) bachelor degree with CGPA 2.5 or equivalent; Business Administration (International) bachelor degree at credit level, CGPA 2.5 or equivalent, or 5 years work experience; Information Technology bachelor degree, CGPA 2.75 as the standard)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 58
Cambridge 176
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements
available intake dates
application instructions. Prepare academic records and program-specific supporting documents. Submit the institution application and any applicable fee. Provide language proficiency evidence or further documents if requested. Complete the enrollment and visa process after an offer if required.

Other costs

Tuition per year	RM23,998 MYR
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus
Faculty or school	Arts and Education
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
63 days left
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
7 May 2027
175 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
16 Jul 2027
245 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.