Course Description

The degree provides a focus on the integration of faith and vocation. The twin aims of high academic rigour and a clear Christian worldview make this a course capable of transforming your thinking and integrating a Christian worldview into your teaching practice. The Graduate Diploma of Education is an optional exit point from the Master of Education program. The Graduate Diploma of Education is not a teaching qualification.

Graduate Attributes and Course Learning Outcomes

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Entry Requirements

A Master of Education/Graduate Diploma of Education applicant should be a qualified teacher with a four year qualification i.e Bachelor degree with a major in Education or a degree and a diploma /certificate in Education, and experience in teaching. Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in English. This would normally be equivalent to a minimum overall IELTS score of 7.0 with the minimum score in the reading and written component being 7.0.

Pathway 1: Coursework (8 units)

Students must complete the two core units, EDE800 and ED801 (24 credit points) and select five electives (60 credit points) and complete the capstone unit, EDE940 (12 credit points). At least 50% of the units must be at AQF 9 (24 credit points).

Pathway 2: Coursework (4 units) and Research (4 units)

Students must complete the two core units, EDE800 and ED801 (24 credit points), two electives including at least one unit at AQF 9 (24 credit points), Research Methods in Education (12 credit points), Advanced Research Methods (12 credit points) and Research Thesis (24 credit points).