Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Commerce Conjoint - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

The University of Auckland

With a BA/BCom conjoint you can combine your core courses in business and enterprise with a wide range of subjects in the humanities, social sciences, cultures and languages. You can develop skills that are essential for adapting and thriving in a fast-changing, globalised economy. You will be able to use your knowledge and skills in many different careers and employment settings. The BA/BCom usually takes four years to complete. You can choose up to two subjects as your major(s) for the BA component of your conjoint, and would normally take four or five BA courses each year. You can also choose to take up to two modules There are seven compulsory Stage I courses for the BCom component of your conjoint, after which you can focus on your chosen major(s). A BA/BCom conjoint study can help you to develop strong capabilities for many careers, including advanced communication skills, critical and creative thinking, the ability to research and evaluate information, the ability to analyse problems and seek solutions, adaptability, and an awareness of different perspectives. You will be well-positioned to pursue new opportunities opened up by changes and developments in society, technology and business.You can choose to study TESOL through either a Bachelor of Arts majoring in TESOL, or a Bachelor of Education (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). A BA majoring in TESOL will equip you with concepts and skills that you can later develop through a teacher training qualification. You can combine your TESOL study with another complementary BA major. You will develop an understanding of English and second language learning from a language teaching perspective. You will first develop your skills and knowledge in language analysis, language teaching and learning. You will then build on this foundation by exploring the principles and practices of designing and delivering language teaching tasks, lessons and courses.