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Graduate Diploma in Education
GD.Educn
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| Location: | North Terrace Campus |
| Duration: | 1 year
(full-time or
part-time equivalent)
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| Degree/Award: | Graduate Diploma |
The Graduate Diploma in Education can be undertaken by students who have completed an undergraduate degree. The objective of the program is to prepare graduates for entry to the teaching profession in middle and senior secondary schooling or with adult learners.
The Graduate Diploma program is designed to develop the theoretical knowledge, values, practical experience and skills of professional teachers. Equally it aims to develop an understanding of the nature of the educative process, the directions it could take, and the ways and means by which it may best be achieved and sustained.
It is recognised for teacher registration purposes in South Australia, and this registration is in most cases portable to other states and overseas countries.
The program provides a systematic study of issues in education such as professional practice; learning and motivation; the social context of education; student-teacher interaction; and curriculum and assessment in the Australian context. It incorporates two 5-week blocks of supervised teaching in schools, one in the metropolitan area and one in country South Australia. Students are also required to undertake studies in curriculum areas related to undergraduate qualifications and teaching specialisations. Areas expected to be covered are: Australian Studies, Biology, Chemistry, English, Geography, History, Junior Science, Mathematics, various Modern Languages, Music, Physics, Psychology and Studies of Society and Environment. Quotas are applied in general school teaching curriculum areas.
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:
| SATAC Code | 3GD006 |
| Annual tuition fees
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Commonwealth-supported place: $4,162
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| Mid-year entry? | No |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
Not an international applicant?
| IELTS Total | 6.5 [more info] |
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $22,000 |
| Mid-year entry? | No |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
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IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
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6.5
6
6
6
6
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Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $22,000 |
| Mid-year entry? | No |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description,
see the program rules.
| Core courses |
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Semester I
Semester II |
| Curriculum and Methodology Courses |
* Students undertake three full-year Curriculum and Methodology courses (2 units each) to the total value of 6 units, with the exception of music, which requires two full-year, 3 unit courses. Most courses have pre-requisites. Not all courses will be offered each year. See the Program Rules for the list of courses offered.
Humanities
English
Languages
Business
Music
Mathematics
Science
Adult Learning |
A career in teaching offers many possibilities, both here in Australia and internationally, for graduates (or those about to graduate) in arts, economics, languages, mathematics, music, science and social science. For those who really enjoy the disciplines they have been studying and relate well to young people, teaching can be a rewarding and fulfilling career.
At present there are opportunities for permanent positions in rural and regional secondary schools in South Australia and a strong demand for secondary teachers in other Australian states and overseas - the USA and UK in particular.
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The University of Adelaide is committed to regular reviews of the courses and programs it offers to students. The University of Adelaide therefore reserves the right to discontinue or vary programs and courses without notice. Please read the important information contained in the disclaimer.
Last updated: Monday, 14 Sep 2009
