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This course provides you with professional preparation for teaching in secondary schools and for a wide range of other careers with an education focus.
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ATAR
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Course Code
- G1024
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Study Mode
- Part or full-time
(Student visa holders must study full-time)
- Part or full-time
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Course Duration
- 1 year full-time, with a summer commencement only, or part-time equivalent. Students commencing in Semester 1 or mid-year will need 1.5 years minimum enrolment to complete requirements.
Course Description
The Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) is a one-year full-time initial teaching qualification for graduates who hold a Bachelor’s degree in a non-Education field relevant to teaching. This course provides you with professional preparation for teaching in secondary schools and for a wide range of other careers with an education focus.
To be eligible for this course, your undergraduate degree must be relevant to one of the following learning areas in secondary schools: English, Drama, Humanities and Social Sciences, Science, Mathematics, Languages Other Than English (LOTE) or English as a Second Language (ESL).
On completion of this course you will be eligible to be employed in government and non-government schools and other education related occupations throughout the world. Students should note, however, that some Australian states require a minimum of two years professional pre-service education.
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Location
- Perth Campus (some units external)
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Mid-year Intake
- Mid-year start available (Domestic students)
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School
- School of Education
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Study Area(s)
Course Structure
Each course has a number of credit points that must be completed for you to graduate. Find out what’s required to meet the credit points for this course.
Entry requirements for
Special Requirements
Prior to placement in any school for Professional Experience, it is mandatory that pre-service teachers complete or obtain several forms and clearances. Information and forms regarding these mandatory requirements can be accessed via the Professional Experience website: http://www.murdoch.edu.au/School-of-Education/Professional-Experience Completion and submission of these mandatory requirements is essential before placements can be arranged. A maximum of 25% of total Professional Experience days in the course may be taken overseas.
Fees & Scholarships for Domestic StudentsInternational Students
At Murdoch, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee. The total cost of your course will therefore vary depending on what units you choose. Use our online Course Fee Calculator to estimate the amount you will need to pay.
We understand you may need help financially whilst studying for your qualification. We therefore offer eligible students a wide range of scholarships, prizes and awards across a variety of categories. Find out what scholarships Murdoch has on offer, and whether you’re eligible to apply.
How to apply as a Domestic StudentInternational Student
Apply now to be eligible for a place at Murdoch University. To start studying in Semester 1, you can apply directly to Murdoch using our easy-to-use online application system.
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