Graduate Diploma in Adult Education
Graduate Diploma in Higher Education
Graduate Diploma in Vocational Education and Training
Testamur Title of Degree:
Graduate Diploma in Adult Education
Abbreviation:
GDipAdultEd
Home Faculty:
Education
Duration:
1 year or part time equivalent
Total Credit Points:
48
Delivery Mode:
Face-to-face with online support
Starting Session(s):
Autumn/Spring
Location:
Wollongong
UOW Course Code:
677
CRICOS Code:
053884J
Testamur Title of Degree:
Graduate Diploma in Higher Education
Abbreviation:
GDipHigherEd
Home Faculty:
Education
Duration:
1 year or part time equivalent
Total Credit Points:
48
Delivery Mode:
Face-to-face with online support
Starting Session(s):
Autumn/Spring
Location:
Wollongong
UOW Course Code:
678
CRICOS Code:
053885G
Testamur Title of Degree:
Graduate Diploma in Vocational Education and Training
Abbreviation:
GDipVET
Home Faculty:
Education
Duration:
1 year or part time equivalent
Total Credit Points:
48
Delivery Mode:
Face-to-face with online support
Starting Session(s):
Autumn/Spring
Location:
Wollongong
UOW Course Code:
679
CRICOS Code:
053886G
Overview
The Adult Education and Training postgraduate specialisation has been developed to respond to an emerging market in adult, vocational training and higher education and the need to respond to initiatives in education and training around online learning and flexible delivery. The program will capitalise on an environment of innovation and change in:
− Higher Education
− TAFE and VET in Schools programs
− Health and Community Services
− Military, police and security services
− Corrective services
The courses provide opportunity for students, who are most often mid-career professionals, to develop work-based projects to sustain innovation and change in their own organizations in their post graduate courses.
The program will incorporate a learning framework and a modular structure that provides opportunities for:
− Flexible entry and exit
− Customisation
− Multiple client groups to access the course in fee paying market
The program is offered in online mode and will have options for total online and mixed mode delivery depending on student and client needs. Continuing students in the GDipAdultEd program should consult with the Specialisation Co-ordinator to discuss transition arrangements.
