Program Overview

Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education is a nested suite of programs designed for passionate educators looking to enhance their teaching skills in higher education and adult learning. The program is facilitated by experienced academics from The University Notre Dame Australia's Learning and Teaching Office.

Why Study This Degree?

Delivered entirely online, this highly-focused program provides opportunities for students to apply their knowledge of current perspectives about university teaching. Students will finish the program with the capabilities to teach from a learner-centred approach, incorporate technology to enhance student engagement, and grow in a community of practice to create pedagogical research projects.

Program Summary

The program consists of eight courses, including:

• EDUC5011 Introduction to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
• EDUC5115 Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education
• EDUC5116 Designing Curriculum for Effective Learning
• EDUC5117 Principles and Practices of Assessment and Evaluation
• PHIL6020 Ethical Issues in Professional Life
• Three electives from:
  • EDUC5009 Global Learning in Higher Education
  • EDUC5012 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in Higher Education
  • EDUC5013 Leadership in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
  • EDUC5014 Learning and Teaching for Optimal Wellbeing
  • EDUC5119 Supervising Postgraduate Research (Completed in GC)

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a recognised bachelor's degree in any discipline OR have a Graduate Certificate of Learning and Teaching for Higher Education.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, graduates will be able to:

1. Critically evaluate contemporary theories and practices and current trends in learning and teaching in higher education to inform innovative and effective practices
2. Critically evaluate the higher education literature to generate scholarly and evidence-based practice
3. Solve complex learning and teaching challenges in higher education curriculum and the classroom
4. Create and evaluate curriculum design, teaching and learning strategies and assessment practices that are inclusive and promote student engagement with complex ideas in their discipline
5. Apply technology enhanced learning to promote student engagement and deep learning
6. Implement continuing professional learning plans using life-long learning attributes

Career Opportunities

With the Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching for Higher Education, students will be prepared to teach in higher education institutions such as TAFE or higher education academies.

Real-World Experience

Students will learn from academics who are leaders in their field. There are no practicum requirements for this program.

Scholarships

Scholarships provide financial support to students while they are completing their studies. There are various scholarships available to prospective and current students, across all study levels and campuses.

Fees and Costs

This program has the following loan scheme(s) available for eligible students:

• Domestic Fee-Paying: A domestic fee-paying place is a place at university where the student is responsible for the full cost of the program.
• FEE-HELP loan scheme: Eligible domestic fee-paying students may apply for the FEE-HELP loan scheme, which assists eligible fee-paying students with the payment of all, or part, of their tuition fees, not including additional study costs such as accommodation or textbooks.

For indicative fees and information on how to pay, including Government loan schemes and our online calculator, visit our Fees, costs and scholarships page.