Program Overview

Program Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (Secondary Education) is a one-year teaching program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in today's classrooms. The program combines theory, practice, and management of teaching, providing hands-on experience through 16 weeks of professional practice in schools.

Program Structure

• The program offers a choice of qualification pathways, including a Postgraduate Diploma, which combines research-informed knowledge and critical enquiry with 80 days of professional practice in schools.
  • The Postgraduate Diploma requires 150 points and is designed for applicants with a bachelor's degree and a B average.

Qualification Pathways

• The main differences between the Graduate Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, and Master of Teaching and Learning 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, and additional reading at the postgraduate level.
  • Assessments at the postgraduate level require more critical analysis and application.

Admission Criteria

• Applicants require a bachelor's degree with a B average to be eligible for the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning.

Program Specializations

• The program offers specialist endorsements in Primary, Secondary, or Early Childhood teaching, allowing students to learn the curriculum specific to their chosen field.