Program Overview

Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Primary Education)

The Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning is a one-year 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 combines research-informed knowledge and critical enquiry with 80 days of professional practice in schools.
• Students can choose from various qualification pathways, including a Graduate Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, and Master of Teaching and Learning.
  • The main differences between these qualification pathways are the entry requirements, structure, and focus of the assessments.
  • The various course levels are 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.

Admission Criteria

• Applicants require a bachelor's degree with a B average to be eligible for the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning.
• The program is designed for students who want to pursue a career in teaching and learning, with a focus on primary education.

Program Details

• The Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning is a 150-point program.
• The program provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in schools and learn the curriculum specific to their chosen field.
• Students can choose from specialist endorsements in Primary, Secondary, or Early Childhood teaching.