Education (Secondary) (Graduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary)
Length
1 year
Campuses
Melbourne, Bendigo
Course description
This accredited course provides studies in preparation for teaching of secondary school students. Students complete a combination of theoretical and practical studies and select two teaching methods in specialist areas of the secondary curriculum (dependent on undergraduate majors/sub-majors).
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 teacher education course for teacher registration, which is a prerequisite for employment as a school teacher in Victoria.
Course structure
The course comprises 120 credit points and is centred on three major areas: approaches to teaching and learning, methodology, and curriculum and practical teaching. It includes 45 days' supervised practical experience in schools and up to 15 days' supervised fieldwork. Teaching practice is normally divided into two blocks over first and second semesters.
Contact hours
Approximately 9 hours per week plus teaching practice and fieldwork.
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/postgraduatesSelection
Students whose degree is from a university in a non-English speaking country, and who are non-native speakers of English, 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
Applicants must hold an approved Bachelor's degree with major or sub-major sequences relevant to two secondary school curriculum studies. The Languages Other Than English (LOTE) option requires a major study or statement of language equivalence.
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 years). Students must also apply for 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
Teaching in secondary schools or other educational settings.
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.