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Graduate Diploma in Education Conversion (Secondary)
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Diploma in Education Conversion (Secondary) |
Abbreviation: | GDipEdConv(Sec) |
UOW Course Code: | 689 |
CRICOS Code: | N/A |
Study Area / Teaching / My University Key Words: | Education, Secondary Teaching |
Total Credit Points: | 18 |
Duration: | 1 year full-time |
Home Faculty: | Social Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | GDE Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | On campus |
Delivery Campus/UAC Code: | Batemans Bay, Bega, Shoalhaven, Wollongong |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
Course Description
The Graduate Diploma in Education Conversion (Secondary) provides a conversion course for students with an existing qualification in Primary teaching who wish to re-train as Secondary teachers.
Students are required to successfully complete Methods subjects and Professional Experience relevant to their particular area of study, plus any other requirements as set out by the NSW Institute of Teachers.
Method areas may differ from year to year. Students are advised to check with the Faculty regarding the availability of specific Methods subjects.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course Structure
Subject Code | Subject Name | Session | Credit Points |
Professional Experience | GDE Annual | 6 | |
Plus a 6 or 12 credit points from the following, depending on which methods are taken. | |||
Science Method 1 | GDE Annual | 6 | |
Science Method 2 | GDE Annual | 6 | |
Mathematics Method 1 | GDE Annual | 6 | |
Mathematics Method 2 | GDE Annual | 6 | |
English Method | GDE Annual | 6 | |
Modern History Method | GDE Annual | 6 | |
Geography Method | GDE Annual | 6 | |
Business Studies Method | GDE Annual | 6 | |
Legal Studies Method | GDE Annual | 6 | |
Music Method 1 | GDE Annual | 6 | |
Music Method 2 | GDE Annual | 6 | |
Visual Arts Method 1 | GDE Annual | 6 | |
Visual Arts Method 2 | GDE Annual | 6 | |
Drama Method | GDE Annual | 6 | |
French Method | GDE Annual | 6 | |
Computer Studies Method 1 | GDE Annual | 6 | |
Computer Studies Method 2 | GDE Annual | 6 | |
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Method 1 | GDE Annual | 6 | |
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Method 2 | GDE Annual | 6 | |
Modern Languages Method | GDE Annual | 6 | |
Society and Culture Method | GDE Annual | 6 | |
Professional accreditation/recognition
The NSW Department of Education & Communities regards a Bachelor degree followed by a Graduate Diploma in Education as being equivalent to four year trained status.
Please note that to teach in Victoria or in Queensland the four year status is the Graduate Diploma in Education plus a Master of Teaching Studies.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au