Education (Primary) (Graduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary)
Length
1 year
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course enables graduates to be accredited for primary teaching with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). It covers all areas of the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS) in the primary school curriculum: English, Mathematics, Science, Technology, the Humanities, Visual and Performing Arts, and Health and Physical Education. It also includes the Languages Other Than English (LOTE) teaching method for selected students with appropriate qualifications.
For those seeking to gain an initial teaching qualification, this is a professional-entry teacher training course. The Victorian Institute of Teaching has approved this course for teacher registration, which is a prerequisite for employment as a school teacher in Victoria.
Course structure
The course comprises 120 credit points in three major areas: approaches to teaching and learning, methodology and curriculum, and practical teaching. The course includes 60 days of supervised school experience - 45 days of teaching practice and at least 15 days of field experience in a range of educational contexts. Teaching practice is normally divided into two blocks over first and second semester.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
19 750
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesAdditional costs (AUD)
Applicants who choose LOTE as a non-core option will be required to enrol in an additional 10 credit points.
Selection
Students whose degree is from a university in a non-English speaking country will require an overall academic IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.5 with no individual score below 7 and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening.
Academic entry requirements
An approved Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent. Mathematics to Year 11 is recommended.
Extra requirements
Applicants must provide an original National Police Check (not more than a year old) from any jurisdiction in which the applicant has resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years (after the age of 18). Students must obtain a Working With Children Check (WWC) upon course commencement. WWC applications are available through Australia Post offices.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (February)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Career opportunities
Graduate positions include primary school teacher, education officer and student welfare officer.
Professional recognition
The course is recognised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching. Graduates can work in Victoria, Australia. International students should check the requirements of accreditation authorities in the location where they intend to teach.