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Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary Education)

GradDipEd(Curtin) - 160906

Humanities

This course is outcomes-based with a student-centred approach to teaching and learning. As secondary school teachers are usually employed to teach more than one school subject, you will need to complete a minor study in a second curriculum area.

You will complete units in curriculum, foundation and teaching studies. You will complete 10 weeks field experience, consisting of supervised teaching segments and teaching assignments. You will also benefit from additional experience in schools in connection with academic units.

Unfortunately, we do not offer specialisations in:

  • Home Economics
  • Music
  • Sport/Physical Education
  • Technology and Enterprise (woodwork and metalwork)

Professional recognition

This course is recognised both nationally and internationally.

Career opportunities

Teaching at any level is a rewarding and interesting career. The Western Australian Department of Education and Training, as a matter of policy, employs teaching graduates from each institution in Western Australia. Many Curtin graduates are also employed by the Catholic education system and independent schools in Western Australia.

Credit for previous study

Applications for recognition of prior learning (RPL) are assessed on an individual basis.

Try our RPL search to find out what credit you might be eligible for.

Units

Current students: Please refer to the Handbook's full course structure when enrolling.

Credits needed to graduate: 200

Core units Hrs/Wk Credit
Indigenous Australian Education 570 2.0 12.5
Internship 525 35.0 25.0
Professional Practice in Secondary Education 560 2.0 25.0
Reflective Teaching 525 2.0 12.5
Technologies to Engage Learners 560 2.0 12.5
Theories of Learning 555 3.0 12.5
Optional units Hrs/Wk Credit
Curriculum and Instruction- Agriculture (Lower Secondary) 515 3.0 25.0
Curriculum and Instruction- Agriculture (Upper Secondary) 510 3.0 25.0
Curriculum and Instruction- English (Lower Secondary) 535 3.0 25.0
Curriculum and Instruction- English (Upper Secondary) 530 3.0 25.0
Curriculum and Instruction- Languages (Lower Secondary) 545 3.0 25.0
Curriculum and Instruction- Languages (Upper Secondary) 540 3.0 25.0
Curriculum and Instruction- Mathematics (Lower Secondary) 555 3.0 25.0
Curriculum and Instruction- Mathematics (Upper Secondary) 550 3.0 25.0
Curriculum and Instruction- Science (Lower Secondary) 565 3.0 25.0
Curriculum and Instruction- Sciences (Upper Secondary) 560 3.0 25.0
Curriculum and Instruction- Social Sciences (Upper Secondary) 570 3.0 25.0
Curriculum and Instruction- Society and Environment (Lower Secondary) 575 3.0 25.0
Curriculum and Instruction- The Arts (Lower Secondary) 525 3.0 25.0
Curriculum and Instruction- The Arts (Upper Secondary) 520 3.0 25.0
Curriculum and Instruction- Vocational Education and Training 595 3.0 25.0

See Courses Handbook for full course structure

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Entry requirements:

A bachelor degree or equivalent.

Your teaching specialisation will be selected based on your bachelor degree's discipline.

Applications for the February intake for this course are available from the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) and should be submitted to TISC by the advertised deadline. Applications for the mid-year intake should be submitted directly to the Faculty of Humanities.

Please refer to the following statement s before applying for this course:

Where:

Bentley

When:

February or July

How:

Part-time or full-time

Study:

On-campus

Duration:

1 year full-time

Notes:

Limited part-time study is possible.

Fees (indicative first year only)

*The fees above reflect the indicative cost of the first year of this course when taken on a full-time basis. They apply to new students in 2013 only. These fees may vary depending on the units you choose and do not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks - visit other fees and charges for more information.

For more information on fees and to determine your eligibility for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, please visit fee basics or the Study Assist website. If you're not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, please see information for international students.

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2013 entry requirements:

A bachelor degree or equivalent.

Your teaching specialisation will be selected based on your bachelor degree's discipline.

Applications for the February intake for this course are available from the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) and should be submitted to TISC by the advertised deadline. Applications for the mid-year intake should be submitted directly to the Faculty of Humanities.

Minimum English language entry requirements:

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
Writing 7.0
Speaking 7.0
Reading 7.0
Listening 7.0
Overall band score 7.5
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
647 paper based
113 Internet based (25 in each section)
5.5 minimum test of written English (TWE)

Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade C

Pearson Test of English Academic: 76

Those applying from certain countries (such as China, India and Vietnam) will need to achieve a required level in the IELTS test in order to be issued with a student visa by the Australian Government.

Results from IELTS and TOEFL are valid for two years.

Please refer to the following statements before applying for this course:

Where:

Bentley

When:

February or July

How:

Full-time

Study:

On-campus

Duration:

1 year full-time

Other notes:

Limited part-time study is possible.

Fees for 2013:

International onshore - fee paying
Offer letter (100 credit) published fee $12,300
Indicative year 1 fee $24,500
Total indicative course fee $24,500
Indicative essential incidental course fee $280

*The indicative fees shown above apply to international students studying on-campus in Western Australia. For information about fees at other locations please visit Curtin International's offshore site.

2014 entry requirements:

A bachelor degree or equivalent.

Your teaching specialisation will be selected based on your bachelor degree's discipline.

Applications for the February intake for this course are available from the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) and should be submitted to TISC by the advertised deadline. Applications for the mid-year intake should be submitted directly to the Faculty of Humanities.

Minimum English language entry requirements:

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
Writing 7.0
Speaking 7.0
Reading 7.0
Listening 7.0
Overall band score 7.5
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
N/A paper based
102 Internet based (25 in each section)
N/A minimum test of written English (TWE)

Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade C

Pearson Test of English Academic: 76

Those applying from certain countries (such as China, India and Vietnam) will need to achieve a required level in the IELTS test in order to be issued with a student visa by the Australian Government.

Results from IELTS and TOEFL are valid for two years.

Please refer to the following statements before applying for this course:

Where:

Bentley

When:

February or July

How:

Full-time

Study:

On-campus

Duration:

1 year full-time

Other notes:

Limited part-time study is possible.

Fees for 2014:

International onshore - fee paying
Offer letter (100 credit) published fee $13,000
Indicative year 1 fee $25,800
Total indicative course fee $25,800
Indicative essential incidental course fee $280

*The indicative fees shown above apply to international students studying on-campus in Western Australia. For information about fees at other locations please visit Curtin International's offshore site.

CRICOS: 006101B

This page was last updated on 06 March 2013