Program Overview

Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Secondary) Alternative Entry Pathway is a one-year teaching program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in today's classrooms. The program focuses on the theory, practice, and management of teaching, providing hands-on experience throughout the study with 16 weeks of professional practice in schools.

Program Structure

The program offers various qualification pathways, including a Graduate Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, and Master of Teaching and Learning. The main differences between these pathways are the entry requirements, structure, and focus of the assessments.

Qualification Pathways

• Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning: 150 points of coursework with 80 days of professional practice in schools. Applicants require a bachelor's degree.
• Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Teaching and Learning: Distinguished by differences in learning outcomes, additional or different teaching, additional reading at the postgraduate level, and distinctions in assessments that require more critical analysis and application at the post-graduate level.

Program Details

The program allows students to choose a specialist endorsement from Primary, Secondary, or Early Childhood teaching and learn the curriculum specific to their chosen field. The various course levels are distinguished by differences in learning outcomes, additional or different teaching, and distinctions in assessments.

Key Features

• 16 weeks of professional practice in schools
• 150 points of coursework for the Graduate Diploma
• 80 days of professional practice in schools for the Graduate Diploma
• Bachelor's degree required for applicants

Admission Criteria

Applicants for the Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning require a bachelor's degree. The program is designed for students who want to pursue a career in teaching and learning, with a focus on secondary education.