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Keen to explore where a career in education and teaching can take you?
The Diploma of Education is a one-year entry level course that provides students with the opportunity to prepare to study for a professional career pathway in education.
Students choose a specialisation in either Primary, Secondary or Technology teaching to shape their studies. The course develops students' knowledge, skills and capabilities for further education and can also serve as a pathway to direct employment in various paraprofessional roles.
Diploma of Education graduates are eligible for entry and up to eight units of credit towards the Bachelor of Education and the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
Keen to explore where a career in education and teaching can take you?
The Diploma of Education is a one-year entry level course that provides students with the opportunity to prepare to study for a professional career pathway in education.
Students choose a specialisation in either Primary, Secondary or Technology teaching to shape their studies. The course develops students' knowledge, skills and capabilities for further education and can also serve as a pathway to direct employment in various paraprofessional roles.
Diploma of Education graduates are eligible for entry and up to eight units of credit towards the Bachelor of Education and the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5.5 |
| Writing | minimum 5.5 |
| Reading | minimum 5.0 |
| Speaking | minimum 5.0 |
| Listening | minimum 5.0 |
All students choose a specialisation in either:
Domestic students
| Location | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | Term 1, Term 3 |
| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3 |
| Lismore | Term 1, Term 3 |
| Online | Term 1, Term 3 |
International students
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3 | $30,832 ($3,854 per unit) | 112794G |
Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of a course. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions. | |||
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Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Education, students must complete 8 units (96 credit points), comprising:
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| Note 1: | Students in the Diploma of Education engage in online PEX Lab Immersion Placement undertaking 5 days of virtual teaching and learning evidence relevant to their specialisation, instead of five days of observation in a school. |
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Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.
| Course Learning Outcome |
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Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined educational settings. |
Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of education. |
Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined educational contexts. |
Apply academic knowledge and skills to communicate information, concepts, and solutions, individually and/or in a team within defined educational contexts. Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined educational settings. |
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in defined educational contexts. |
Apply academic knowledge and skills to communicate information, concepts, and solutions, individually and/or in a team within defined educational contexts. |
Demonstrate an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined educational contexts. |
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Diploma of Education graduates are eligible for entry and up to eight units of credit towards the Bachelor of Education and the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
Graduates will be eligible for employment in various paraprofessional contexts, such as teacher support roles and library assistants.
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