Learning and Teaching Specialisation Secondary

The Primary and Middle Years (Queensland equivalent of Junior Secondary) specialisations will not be offered in 2015. A Primary specialisation will be available in the new 16 unit from Semester 2, 2015. 

Become a teacher in one year

You can work with adolescent and young adult learners and make a difference. The Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching (Secondary) enables those with a Bachelor degree in a field other than education to become a teacher in one short year. You will need two secondary subject teaching areas covered in your undergraduate degree to be able to complete this program in one year. There is an option to complete the degree part-time over 18 months or two years, depending on your other commitments. This flexible program is also available on-campus or online. We also accept mid-year entry.

Teach Years 7 to 12

Are you enthusiastic about passing on your expert knowledge and would you enjoy working with adolescents and young adults?, Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching (Secondary) will have the skills and experience required to teach students in Years 7 to 12.  You will be highly employable in the state, Catholic or private school sectors.

Looking for an alternative path? Teaching-related skills of communication and educational management are also in demand in careers such as sport and leisure centre management, personal training, life coaching and human services.

Program structure

Courses to be studied

Core courses4

Plus 4 x Specialisation courses4

Plus 75 Days of professional experience

Total8

Course codeCourse name

Core courses: 

EDC2100Managing Supportive Learning Environments 

EDC4000Professional Placement and Portfolio 

EDG2000Designing for Learning 

EDG3000Designing for Diversity 

Secondary Specialisation: 

EDS2401Middle Phase Curriculum and Pedagogy

EDS3450Senior Phase Curriculum and Pedagogy

EDS4250Literacies Across the Curriculum

EDV3500Competency Based Training and Assessment

or

EDX3250Adolescence: Issues and Challenges

Entry requirements

• 3-year bachelor degree or equivalent in a discipline other than education
• applicants for the Secondary pathways must demonstrate discipline knowledge in two defined teaching areas in their first degree or other studies by submitting a completed Teaching Areas form (PDF 517 KB)with their application. 

NOTE

A compulsory induction must be undertaken prior to your first semester of study. This will be in February for Semester 1 commencement or June for those commencing in Semester 2.

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

English language requirements

• IELTS: 7.5 (no component lower than 7.0 in any of the four skills areas, and a score of no less than 8.0 in speaking and listening)
• TOEFL (paper based): 625
• TOEFL (electronic): 263
• TOEFL (internet based): 107
• Pearson (PTE Academic): 73

Pre-requisites

• 3-year bachelor degree or equivalent in a discipline other than education
• applicants for the Secondary pathways must demonstrate discipline knowledge in two defined teaching areas in their first degree or other studies by submitting a completed Teaching Areas form (PDF 517 KB) with their application. 

A compulsory induction must be undertaken prior to your first semester of study. This will be in February for Semester 1 commencement or June for those commencing in Semester 2.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.