Verified programme sheet
Graduate Diploma of Arts (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Graduate Diploma of Arts (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is a diploma route in education and psychology at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus under postgraduate coursework programmes. Review the verified field sheet below for admissions, fees, recognition, and official source links.
Duration
1 year
Tuition
Tuition fee not clearly published on the latest fee source retrieved in this pass. Please verify directly on the current programme page or with admissions.
Intakes
The official course page lists March • June and September intakes. Please verify the latest cycle for the current year at application stage.
Campus
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Admissions
Entry, English, and application checks
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Academic entry
Bachelor's degree (Level 6 MQF) in a related field with minimum CGPA 2.50 or equivalent; or related-field bachelor's degree below 2.50 with at least 5 years of relevant work experience, subject to acceptance.
English requirement
Graduate Certificate / Graduate Diploma (TESOL): IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) or equivalent. MA (TESOL): IELTS 7.0 overall (no band below 6.5) or equivalent.
Additional checks
The official page states blended delivery and mentions several online EDU units.
Funding
Scholarships that may fit this programme
These 6 institution awards publish level coverage that aligns with this diploma route, together with the application notes and source links currently captured in the markdown files.
Academic Progression Scholarship
15% fee waiver for the following year
15% fee waiver for the following year
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Bumiputera Financial Scheme
Zero payment while awaiting loan approval from relevant government bodies
Zero payment while awaiting loan approval from relevant government bodies
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Diploma Entrance Bursary
15% off total tuition fees — New students enrolled in Swinburne Sarawak diploma programmes
15% off total tuition fees
New students enrolled in Swinburne Sarawak diploma programmes
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Diploma Pathway Bursary
15% off first-year degree tuition fee — Students progressing from a Swinburne Sarawak diploma programme
15% off first-year degree tuition fee
Students progressing from a Swinburne Sarawak diploma programme
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate Alumni Bursary
15% off total tuition fees — Open to alumni of Swinburne University of Technology
15% off total tuition fees
Open to alumni of Swinburne University of Technology
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate by Coursework Bursary
10% off total tuition fees — New students enrolled in any Postgraduate by Coursework programme at Swinburne Sarawak
10% off total tuition fees
New students enrolled in any Postgraduate by Coursework programme at Swinburne Sarawak
Levels
Foundation • Diploma • Bachelor's Degree
Outcomes
Career pathways and progression
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The official programme page states that graduates may work as English language teachers at schools, universities and private education institutions, as course advisers, course designers, teacher trainers, or set up private education businesses.
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Arts & Education
Graduate Diploma
Full-time; equivalent part-time study also stated on the official page
1 year
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
The official course page lists March, June and September intakes. Please verify the latest cycle for the current year at application stage.
Tuition fee not clearly published on the latest fee source retrieved in this pass. Please verify directly on the current programme page or with admissions.
The official programme page states that graduates may work as English language teachers at schools, universities and private education institutions, as course advisers, course designers, teacher trainers, or set up private education businesses.
Bachelor's degree (Level 6 MQF) in a related field with minimum CGPA 2.50 or equivalent; or related-field bachelor's degree below 2.50 with at least 5 years of relevant work experience, subject to acceptance.
Graduate Certificate / Graduate Diploma (TESOL): IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) or equivalent. MA (TESOL): IELTS 7.0 overall (no band below 6.5) or equivalent.
The official page states blended delivery and mentions several online EDU units.
Official programme page available and shows MQA recognition.
Recognition
Award, delivery, and recognition
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Accreditation / Recognition
Official programme page available and shows MQA recognition.
Award
Graduate Diploma
Field area
Education and Psychology
Division
Arts & Education
Study mode
Part Time
Programme family
Postgraduate coursework programmes