Undertake this Graduate Certificate to get a taste of the Master of Modern Languages Education and gain a Languages Teaching specialisation to teach in schools.

Explore the nature of language and its role in human learning and expression and, at the same time, develop your communication skills and intercultural awareness.

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Please note: the Graduate Certificate of Modern Languages Education does not provide an initial teacher qualification to register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. For information on becoming a teacher, please visit the Become a Teacher page.

Gain expert strategies for teaching and learning modern languages education. And you'll develop know-how to help recognise and analyse the needs of students who require modern language education.

Course structure

• Course code: GC-MLED
• 6 months full time or 1 year part time
• 50 points of coursework, comprising 4 x specialist core subjects:
  1. Second Language Teaching Methodology
  2. Grammar for Language Teachers
  3. Language Acquisition and Teaching
  4. Supervised Teaching (Second Language).

After successfully completing this course you will be eligible for 50 credit points towards the Master of Modern Languages Education, as well as other master courses.

For detailed course and subject information, see the University Handbook: Graduate Certificate in Modern Languages Education.

Delivery mode

• Lectures and tutorials, on-campus at Parkville.
• 22 days of supervised placement at a school or similar setting during school hours.

Entry

• Semester 1, Semester 2

Graduates with Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration will be eligible to apply for Language teaching positions within Victorian schools. You'll finish the course with the ability to critique and manage language curricular and resources which are culturally and linguistically appropriate. In the wider education field, you’ll be able to promote social justice, employability, career awareness, wellbeing and citizenship through educational policy and practice.

Applicants are encouraged to contact the VIT to determine eligibility if they do not already hold current registration.

Industry connections

Through your education studies, teaching placements and research projects, you will develop strong professional and personal connections with community and industry that will open doors to an outstanding future.

A four-year degree in education (or equivalent) OR an undergraduate qualification in any discipline AND at least 100 credit points (or equivalent) of graduate study in education, AND a major

IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.