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Educational Studies (Graduate Diploma)

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Year

2012

Award

Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies

Length

1 year

Campuses

Melbourne, Bendigo

Course description

This course provides an opportunity for teachers and other professionals to further their professional development in general educational studies. It provides a fourth-year qualification for teachers with three years' training, or a qualification in education for nurses or other professionals who want to pursue studies in professional education related to their own environment. It is also a pathway to Master's-level study (satisfying requirements for the first year).

For people involved in teaching at any level, this is a teacher development course. It may either add a specialist qualification for teachers who are already registered or lead to further study opportunities in the broad field of education. It is not a professional-entry course.

Course structure

The course comprises 120 credit points. Subjects include Adult Education, Approaches to Pastoral Care, Student Welfare and Guidance, Administration and Leadership, Information and Communication, Holistic Education and Classroom Management.

Subjects are available in a variety of modes, including three-hour evening lectures, blocked all-day sessions during weekends or holiday periods, and online delivery.

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)

20 160

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/postgraduates

Selection

IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or

TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or

TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or

TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or

Approved equivalent.

Academic entry requirements

An Australian Bachelor's degree, a teaching qualification, or an approved international equivalent.

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)

Career opportunities

Graduate positions can include adult educator, nurse educator and roles in teaching.