Educational Studies (Graduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies
Length
1 year full-time or 2-3 years part-time.
Campuses
Melbourne, Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga
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
Application
Apply direct to the University by 14 February for Semester 1 and 11 July for Semester 2. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $13,360 per 120 credit points.
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/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Bachelor's degree, teaching qualification or equivalent.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to work as nurse educators, adult educators, and other teaching roles.
Professional recognition
The course is recognised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching as a fourth year for primary teachers with three-year degrees.