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Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary)
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) |
Abbreviation: | GDipEd |
UOW Course Code: | 686 |
CRICOS Code: | 063259G |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Education, Secondary Teaching |
Total Credit Points: | 54 |
Duration: | 1 year full-time |
Home Faculty: | Social Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | GDE Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | On campus |
Delivery Campus: | Batemans Bay, Bega, Shoalhaven, Wollongong |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
Course Description
A professional (pre-service) course in education for those seeking secondary teaching qualifications (Years 7-12). Students undertake method subjects relating to their undergraduate major. Method subjects are those in which students explore in detail the subject areas they will be teaching in schools, and look at methods of presentation particular to their own subjects. The program includes lectures, seminars, tutorials, individual assignments, and 11 weeks of full time professional experience in schools. Teaching methods, practice teaching and material preparation are provided in co-operation with local schools.
Admission to the program is on the basis of academic merit, demonstrated interest in education and suitability of the undergraduate degree to teaching requirements. The Graduate Diploma is recognised by employing authorities in all states other than Queensland, where an additional bridging course is required.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course Structure
Subjects | Session | Session | Credit Points |
Professional Experience | GDE Annual | 0 | |
Learning and Behaviour | GDE Autumn | 6 | |
Educational Sociology | GDE Spring | 6 | |
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (not PHE methods students) | GDE Spring | 6 | |
Professional Skills for PDHPE (PHE students only) | GDE Spring | 6 | |
Aboriginal Education | GDE Autumn | 6 | |
Learners with Special Needs | GDE Spring | 6 | |
Quality Teaching | GDE Autumn | 6 | |
Literacy Across the Curriculum: Secondary | GDE Autumn | 6 | |
Plus 12cp of Secondary Methods in an approved combination, chosen from the following list ) | |||
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 Recognition/Accreditation
The NSW Department of Education and Communities regards a Bachelor degree followed by a Graduate Diploma in Education as being equivalent to four year teaching degree. 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:
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au