Online Communication International Languages Degree :: Accredited Universities

A minor in one of the International Languages (Chinese, French, Japanese, or Spanish) will prepare graduates for interaction and communication careers in international contexts, where the linguistic skills and cultural literacy of an international language are essential.

Work in many fields requires an in-depth understanding of an international language and culture other than English. Graduates will gain an insight into the different cultural perspectives, values, and frames of reference embedded in the language and culture studied within the minor.

Entry Requirements

N/A

Other Fees

Enrolment Fee - $51.40 (NZD)

Student Services Levy - $237.50 (NZD)

Massey Foundation Fee -$22.40 (NZD)

Distance Learning overseas venue fee - $214.20 (NZD)

Textbooks

Incidental Unit Fees

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The Bachelor of International and Language Studies is a four year degree. The degree comprises units with a global perspective from several disciplines. Topical issues include global security, earth in crisis, Islamic studies, cross-cultural communication, trade, the European Union, and Australia's relations with the US, Asia and the Pacific Islands. Students must major in Languages and then choose one of the following: Global Politics and Peace or Societies. Students can choose one language and its culture to an advanced level (Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese or Spanish). In-country experience and language skills are valued by prospective employers and students have found it immensely rewarding.

For both language and non-language students there is scope to do an overseas exchange trimester with one of UNE's partners in North America, Europe or Asia. There is also the option of applying for the Bachelor of International Studies with Honours after completing this course. Honours comprises coursework and thesis on a topic of interest to the student. This degree can be studied both on and off campus. The teaching of linguistics and languages, in particular, at UNE is done with cutting edge technology.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the Bachelor of International and Language Studies can be sought after 96 credit points (including at least 24 credit points in a single language) in the program for the Bachelor of International Studies have successfully been completed.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

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The Bachelor of International Studies is a three year degree. The degree comprises units with a global perspective from several disciplines. Topical issues include global security, earth in crisis, Islamic studies, cross-cultural communication, trade, the European Union, and Australia's relations with the US, Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Students choose two from three majors to specialise in areas of their choice such as Global Politics and Peace; Societies (featuring sociology, development and religion); and Languages.

Language can be undertaken in the first year. If students elect to major in Languages they can do one language and its culture to an advanced level (Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese or Spanish). Students who undertake the Languages major have the opportunity of transferring, after completion of 96 credit points, to the four-year Bachelor of International and Language Studies and studying abroad for a year. In-country experience and language skills are valued by prospective employers and students have found it immensely rewarding. Please note that in-country experience is currently not available for those students undertaking Spanish but development of such a program is under investigation.

For both language and non-language students there is scope to do an overseas exchange trimester with one of UNE's partners in North America, Europe or Asia.

There is also the option of applying for the Bachelor of International Studies with Honours after completing the Bachelor of International Studies or Bachelor of International and Language Studies. Honours comprises coursework and thesis on a topic of interest to the student.

This degree can be studied both on and off campus. The teaching of linguistics and languages, in particular, at UNE is done with cutting edge technology.

Entry Requirements

Assumed knowledge is any two units of English.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

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The Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MTESOL) is designed to address the wide diversity of educational backgrounds of students who wish to teach English, and to meet their professional needs. This course is offered to Australian students working and/or intending to work overseas as TESOL teachers, students who are unable to leave their place of work or country and wish to study off campus as well as international students who want to study TESOL on campus in Australia. The course is open to qualified professionals including teachers, in the field of education and training.

This course will enable students to critically interpret communication in intercultural contexts; develop skills in analysing their learners' language and English as an international language and increase their understanding of the language teaching profession in a local and global context.

All staff involved in the provision of the MTESOL are active researchers in their fields. Involvement with current educational issues is reflected in the innovative teaching methods used and the discussion of the most up to date ideas and theories in unit content.

Entry Requirements

The course is open to qualified professionals including teachers, in the field of education and training. Special entry is available for other applicants who can demonstrate that their professional needs will be satisfied by the course.

Entrants to this 12 credit point course must have successfully completed a recognised 3 year tertiary degree or its equivalent. Entrants who have successfully completed a recognised 4 year tertiary degree or its equivalent, along with demonstrated teaching content either within their award or as professional experience equivalent to 6 months teaching practice, are required to complete 8 credit points.

Applicants must apply for credit transfer and recognition to complete the 8 credit point MTESOL at the time they submit their application for the course. Documentary evidence of both the 4-year degree and teaching experience needs to be provided at that time.

Students applying for entry to MTESOL after having completed the GCTESOL must have achieved at least a grade of Credit in each unit. Note that GCTESOL is an exit course only from 2012.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The Online Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) offers graduate students the opportunity to study TESOL from anywhere around the world. The online TESOL program allows students to develop the vision, concepts, and skills necessary to teach English to diverse student populations locally and internationally.

Prospective and experienced teachers of English as a second or foreign language take courses and seminars in language acquisition theory, English grammar and pronunciation, intercultural communication and socio-linguistics, language teaching methods and materials development, observation and practice in classroom teaching, language assessment, program design, and language-development research.

Program Highlights
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APU's TESOL programs combine compassionate Christian service with strong academic and practical preparation for language teaching.

Begin your teaching ESL degree online immediately, even if you are not Internet proficient, with the help of experienced technical support staff.

Complete your degree in just 19 months from anywhere in the world.

Gain the necessary qualifications to secure a position teaching ESL in the U.S. and abroad.

Connect with faculty and other students as easily as checking email.

Enjoy sequentially taught courses within a cohort of students with diverse experiences and backgrounds.

Implement your learning in the classroom as you teach abroad or locally while in the program.

Study at a top-ranked, accredited university known for quality in academics and successful graduates.

Entry Requirements

Domestic Applicants
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Prerequisites

While no prerequisite courses must be completed, courses in English and linguistics are recommended. Before graduating, however, you will need to have completed the equivalent of 6 semester units of college-level foreign language with a grade of B or better. This requirement may be satisfied by language courses taken within 10 years prior to beginning your program at APU.

Applicants must possess:

A bachelor’s degree
A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required. (Applicants for the TESOL programs are not required to have undergraduate majors in fields such as English, linguistics, or education; however a strong background in one of these is recommended.)

A minimum 3.0 GPA
A 3.0 baccalaureate or master’s grade-point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale is required. [Applicants with a GPA between 2.5-2.99 may be considered for provisional admission.]

A TOEFL score of 600 or above (nonnative speakers only)
Nonnative speakers of English must score 600 or above on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), at least 250 on the computer-based TOEFL or 100 on the IBT, and must pass a test of written English. Applicants who score between 550 and 600 (213-249 on the computer-based TOEFL; 79-99 on the IBT) may be granted conditional admission, but will be required to complete TESL 500 English for Internationals (3 units) during their first semester of graduate work.

Applicants must submit:

- A Graduate Application

- $45 nonrefundable application fee

- Official transcripts

- A statement of purpose

- A résumé or statement of experience

- Three letters of recommendation

- TOEFL scores (nonnative speakers only)

International Applicants
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Prerequisites

While no prerequisite courses must be completed, courses in English and linguistics are recommended. Before graduating, however, you will need to have completed the equivalent of 6 semester units of college-level foreign language with a grade of B or better. This requirement may be satisfied by language courses taken within 10 years prior to beginning your program at APU.

Azusa Pacific University is authorized under federal law by the U.S. CIS and the U.S. Department of State to enroll nonimmigrant, alien undergraduate and graduate students. APU issues and administers both the I-20 and DS 2019 (F-1 and J-1 status documents respectively).

International applicants must:

Meet all standard admission requirements above
International applicants must fulfill the domestic applicant and program-specific admission requirements specified above in addition to meeting the following criteria.
Demonstrate proficiency in English
Proficiency is evidenced by a TOEFL/IELTS score which meets program-specific requirements. Applicants should refer to APU's English Proficiency Requirements to learn more. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may seek conditional admission to the university by enrolling in the APU American Language and Cultural Institute [ALCI] to gain English proficiency. (Some programs allow for other ways to demonstrate proficiency while others do not accept conditional admission through ALCI; please check with an international enrollment advisor for further details.)

International applicants must also submit:

- An International Graduate Application

- A $65 (U.S.) nonrefundable application fee

- Official transcripts

- Official TOEFL/IELTS score report (if applicable)

- An affidavit of financial support and a bank statement

- A recent photo

- A résumé showing work experience

- Three recommendations: two from academic and/or professional sources, and one from a personal source (no family members).

- Essays (international master's degree applicants only)
International applicants must submit a typewritten essay addressing the following questions:
How do you hope to benefit from an academic experience in America?
Describe your current religious or philosophical beliefs.
Explain why you would be a good candidate to study at APU, including any leadership roles you have experienced.

Other Fees

Textbooks - $1,200

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