Program Overview
Graduate Diploma in Education
The Graduate Diploma in Education is a postgraduate qualification designed for practising teachers or educators with a passion for learning and teaching Mathematics. This program aims to enhance existing skills as a mathematics educator, connecting students with the latest developments and research in the field.
Description
The Graduate Diploma in Education is an 80-unit program that focuses on the teaching of Mathematics, with relevant experience in this domain preferred. It is designed to provide advanced knowledge within a systematic and coherent body of knowledge, including the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills in a new or existing discipline or professional area.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, graduates will have:
- Advanced knowledge within a systematic and coherent body of knowledge
- Cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate, and synthesise knowledge
- Cognitive skills to think critically and generate and evaluate complex ideas
- Specialised technical and creative skills in a field of highly skilled and/or professional practice
- Communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts
- Communication skills to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences
- Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to make high-level, independent judgements
- Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to initiate, plan, implement, and evaluate broad functions
- Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for personal outputs
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Education is available for qualified teachers who have one of the following qualifications or equivalent:
- Bachelor Honours Degree
- Bachelor Degree
- Diploma or Advanced Diploma plus two years' relevant work experience
- At least five years' demonstrable relevant work experience Admission into the Graduate Diploma in Education will be available to domestic students only.
English Language Requirements
All applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement, with an overall minimum score of 6.5 and a sub-test minimum score of 6.
Program Requirements
The Graduate Diploma in Education requires students to successfully complete 80 units, comprising:
- 10 units of core courses
- 70 units of courses chosen from the course list Students must only complete courses that form part of the program and must not complete more than 80 units.
Program Structure
The program structure includes:
- Core Courses: Advanced Studies in Education (10 units)
- Course List: Students choose 70 units from a list of courses, including Mathematics Curriculum Studies and Integrated Fieldwork Studies
Availability
The program is available in Semester 1, with online delivery mode and full-time or part-time attendance pattern.
AQF Level
The Graduate Diploma in Education is a Level 8 Graduate Diploma.
Additional Handbook Information
Additional information is available for ongoing and prospective students, including access to free academic skills and support, assistance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and credit transfer information.
Program Details
- Type: Single Program
- Study Level: Postgraduate Coursework
- Program Schedule: Graduate Diploma
- AQF Level: Level 8 Graduate Diploma
- Units to Complete: 80
- College: College of Human and Social Futures
- Full-time Duration: 1 year
- Maximum Time to Complete: 4 years
- Term Type: Semesters
- Locations of Offer: Online