StudyQA — Diploma: Teaching — University of Southern Queensland

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As an international or off-shore Australian student looking to teach outside Australia, our completely online Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Secondary) enables those with a Bachelor degree in a field other than education to become a teacher in one short year. This is a perfect way for you to pass on your expert knowledge in a meaningful and lasting way.

Secondary

As a secondary school teacher, you will make a difference in the lives of young adults as they learn and grow. The school years from ages 12 to 18 see a child become an adult and set the pathway for their adult lives and further education.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses4

Plus Sector Specialisation courses4

Plus 75 days professional experience

Total8

Course codeCourse name

Core Courses:

EDC2100Managing Supportive Learning Environments

EDC4000Professional Placement and Portfolio

EDG2000Designing for Learning

EDG3000Designing for Diversity

Secondary Schooling specialisation:

EDS2401Middle Phase Curriculum and Pedagogy

EDS3450Senior Phase Curriculum and Pedagogy

EDS4250Literacies Across the Curriculum

Plus one of the following:

EDO3211Teaching in Global Contexts

EDP4140Second Language Learning and Pedagogy

EDV3500Competency Based Training and Assessment

EDX3250Adolescence: Issues and Challenges

Entry requirements

3-year bachelor degree or equivalent in a discipline other than education
applicants must show how their prior studies meet these requirements bysubmitting a completed Teaching Areas form (PDF 517 KB) with their application.
minimum IELTS score of 7.5 with no component below 7.0 (for applicants for whom English is not their first language)

Note: This program is only available to international and Australian students currently residing overseas.

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.

Pre-requisites

3-year bachelor degree or equivalent in a discipline other than education
applicants must show how their prior studies meet these requirements by submitting a completed Teaching Areas form (PDF 517 KB) with their application.
Minimum IELTS score of 6.5 with no component below 6.0 (for applicants for whom English is not their first language)

Note: This program is only available to international and Australian students currently residing overseas.

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.