Graduate Diploma in Education
Why study the Graduate Diploma in Education at UNE?
This course qualifies graduates to apply for registration as secondary teachers in Australian states and territories in approved curriculum areas. Secondary candidates are usually required to undertake two curriculum areas (except for Mathematics, Music, Science - except where combined with Agriculture - and Visual Arts).
Teacher Registration: Students should note that teacher registration requirements vary from state to state. UNE bases its degree structures on the NSW Institute of Teachers guidelines for teacher registration (website: http://www.nswteachers.nsw.edu.au/).
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DURATION
1 Year Full-time2 Years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee2008 STUDY OPTIONS
Not offered in 2008.How to Apply
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| Official Abbreviation | GradDipEd |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee |
| Total Credit Points | 48 |
| How to apply |
New students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC. For more information, click here
Former or current students apply to study on or off campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form. For more information, click here |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | A candidate must hold a relevant university degree; or hold a three-year diploma acceptable to the Faculty. As a guide, you must have completed a major sequence of units (3/9) at degree level for your first teaching subject area (e.g. two units at 100 level, two units at 200 level and two units at 300 level). For your second teaching subject area you must have completed a minor sequence of units (2/9) at degree level (e.g. two units at 100 level and two units at 200 level). Please note that admission requirements for secondary teaching subject areas may be different to teacher registration/employment requirements in a particular state. UNE prerequisites may be more than what is required for teacher registration/employment requirements. Please note that these are the only secondary curriculum areas that UNE offers. Secondary Curriculum Areas Aboriginal Studies (HSIE): First Teaching Area = 3/9 degree in Aboriginal Studies; Second Teaching Area = 2/9 degree in Aboriginal Studies or 3/9 degree where combined with non HSIE area Agriculture: First or Second Teaching Area = Comprehensive degree in Agriculture including crop, animal and farm machinery units Business Studies/Commerce (HSIE): First Teaching Area = 3/9 degree in Business Studies; Second Teaching Area = 2/9 degree in Business Studies or 3/9 degree where combined with non HSIE area. Computing: First and Second Teaching Areas = 3/9 degree in Computer Science or Computer Education (including a programming unit) Drama: First Teaching Area = 3/9 Degree in Drama; Second Teaching Area = 2/9 Degree in Drama Economics/Commerce (HSIE): First Teaching Area = 3/9 Degree in Economics; Second Teaching Area = 2/9 degree in Economics or 3/9 where combined with non HSIE area English: First Teaching Area = 3/9 degree in English; Second Teaching Area = 2/9 degree in English Geography (HSIE): First Teaching Area = 3/9 degree in Geography; Second Teaching Area = 2/9 degree in Geography or 3/9 where combined with non HSIE area History (HSIE): First Teaching Area = 3/9 degree in History;Second Teaching Area = 2/9 degree in History or 3/9 where combined with non HSIE area (except where combined with English where 2/9 degree is acceptable) Legal Studies (HSIE): First Teaching Area = 3/9 degree in Legal Studies; Second Teaching Area = 2/9 degree in Legal Studies or 3/9 where combined with non HSIE area Mathematics: First Teaching Area only = 3/9 degree in Pure Mathematics Modern Languages: First and Second Teaching Areas = 3/9 degree in a Language Music: First Teaching Area only = Comprehensive degree which includes Theory, Western Music, Composition and Performance Religious Studies (HSIE): First Teaching Area = 3/9 degree in Religious Studies; Second Teaching Area = 2/9 degree in Religious Studies or 3/9 where combined with non HSIE area Science: First Teaching Area only = 1/9 degree in Physics or Chemistry and 3/9 degree in another subject chosen from Physics, Chemistry or Biology; Second Teaching Area only when combined with Agriculture = 1/9 degree in Physics or Chemistry and 3/9 degree in another subject chosen from Physics, Chemistry or Biology. Social Science (HSIE): First Teaching Area = 3/9 degree in Social Science (eg Politics, Sociology); Second Teaching Area = 2/9 degree in Social Science (eg Politics, Sociology) or 3/9 where combined with non HSIE area Teaching English to Speakers of Languages (TESOL): First Teaching Area = 2/9 degree in Linguistics; Second Teaching Area = 1/9 degree in Linguistics where combined with English or Modern Languages Visual Arts: First Teaching Area only = Comprehensive degree in Visual Arts including studies in practical arts and art history (a minimum of one year in practical arts is required) |
| Additional Requirements | Prohibited Employment Declaration and Probity Checks: In response to the New South Wales Department of Education and Training's requirement to meet legal obligations in respect of the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998, and the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act 1998, the University has introduced new guidelines regarding students undertaking field experience. All students are required to declare whether they are a prohibited person by completing a Prohibited Employment Declaration. The NSW Department of Education and Training has recently introduced probity (criminal record) checks for all student teachers participating in unsupervised situations with school students. This includes the internship component of this award. Candidates should be aware that they will be subject to probity checks on behalf of potential employers after completing the award and prior to receiving clearance to function as an independent classroom teacher. Probity checks will need to be carried out prior to students undertaking any school experience. These requirements are subject to change. Current information and further information (including requirements for other states) can be obtained at: http://www.une.edu.au/education/profexp/letter-to-students.php |
| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Education must undertake three practica (60 days total). These experiences are designed to support students in forming their own links between the academic knowledge they develop at the university and the practical knowledge they can observe, model and individually create within the classroom and school. Generally off-campus students are permitted to undertake their practicum in approved schools of their choice. |
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Credit Point Requirements
Total number of credit points required are 48.Program of Study
Course Structure |
Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Core Units | 24 cps |
| Curriculum Units | 24 cps |
| Practical Experience | - |
| Total | 48 cps |
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1. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a relevant degree of a university; or
(b) hold a three-year diploma acceptable to the school as adequate grounding for admission to Graduate Diploma in Education candidature; or
(c) have units equivalent to not more than 12 credit points to pass in order to qualify for an award acceptable under Rules 1.(a) or 1.(b).
2. Course Requirements
2.1. To qualify for the award a candidate shall pass units to the value of 48 credit points as specified in Rules 2.2. to 2.5. and 6. and shall satisfy practicum requirements.
2.2. Except as provided under Rule 2.3., the course shall comprise:
(a) all units in Group 1; and
(b) 24 credit points from Group 2; and
(c) either at least 60 days of practice teaching in the subject areas relevant to the candidate’s specific curriculum units or, for candidates with substantial teaching experience, a principal’s report on the candidate’s teaching in the subject areas relevant to their specific curriculum units.
2.3. Candidates with substantial teaching experience may have their course requirements varied by the faculty.
2.4. Candidates must have passed or must pass concurrently with diploma candidature 36 credit points in one of their specific curriculum subject areas which includes not more than 12 credit points at 100 level.
2.5. Candidates who are 12 credit points short of meeting prerequisite requirements for a specific curriculum unit may be permitted to enrol in that specific curriculum unit provided they enrol concurrently in the appropriate prerequisite unit or units. All prerequisites for specific curriculum courses must be passed prior to or concurrently with diploma candidature.
3. Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) four years as a part-time candidate.
4. Progress and Conduct
4.1. Refer to the University General Rule on Academic Progress.
4.2. Failure in any professional experience component of the award or breaches of professional conduct requirements or unethical conduct during the practical experience component shall be deemed to be unsatisfactory progress.
5. Award of the Diploma
The Diploma will be awarded only to a candidate who has met the requirements of Rules 1.(a) or 1.(b).
6. Units Offered
All units listed below for this award have a value of six credit points except where indicated after a colon.
Group 1
EDCX 348; EDIT 312; EDLT 485; EDSP 380; or any other unit approved by the school.
Group 2
EDAE936, 937, 950, 951, 952, 953, 955, 956, 957, 958; EDCX982; EDEE924, 925, 926, 927; EDIT914, 915; EDLA985, 986, 987, 988;
EDME 992, 993, 994, 995; EDSE961, 962, 967, 968, 946, 947; EDSS968, 969, 971, 972, 975, 976, 977, 978, 979; or any other unit approved by
the school.