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Make a difference to the lives of young people as you launch your career in teaching with a Diploma in Education Studies.

This course has been specially designed for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the Bachelor of Education through the formal VTAC selection process. It provides a pathway to help you build the  literacy and numeracy skills needed for a career in teaching.

The education industry is growing and educational institutions in Australia and overseas.

Areas of study include:

  • Drama/Performance Studies
  • English/Literary Studies
  • Health
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Mathematics
  • Media Studies
  • Psychology
  • TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other languages)
  • Arts
  • LOTE (Languages Other Than English)
  • Music

Upon successfully completion of this undergraduate diploma you are eligible for a guaranteed place in the second year of the Bachelor of Arts. Students who complete the Diploma of Education Studies with a credit average will, in addition, be eligible for a guaranteed place in the second year of the Bachelor of Education.

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
VU College

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Careers

  • Graduates will be able to transfer into the VU Bachelor of Education (P-12) program via the internal course transfer process
  • Graduates are eligible to apply for other Bachelor level programs
  • Graduates could seek work as teacher aides or integration aides

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

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Study pathways

There are recognised study pathways for this undergraduate diploma. You will be eligible for a guaranteed place in the second year of a related bachelor degree if you successfully complete this course.

Pathways to Undergraduate study

You can get credit in the following degrees at VU if you complete the Diploma of Education Studies:

Bachelor of Arts

  • You will get a year of credit.

Bachelor of Education

  • You will get a year of credit.

To find out more about the pathways available for this course, please contact the .

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Get credit for your work, study and life experience through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.

Find out more about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Graduate faster

If you've done previous study related to this course, you may be awarded credit. This means you can graduate in less time.

Completing this course also gives you a head-start on other at VU courses at a higher level of study.

We also award credit for relevant work and life experience. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

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Course Objectives

The aims of the course are to:

  • Offer an opportunity to engage in academic study that enhances knowledge and agency
  • Offer a pathway into the Bachelor of Education (BEd)
  • Build capacity in literacy and numeracy to enable successful completion of the BEd
  • Give students multiple exit points in the education and transition cluster of courses
  • Provide a course which has multiple pathways
  • Provide an opportunity to embark on an Education pathway for those who do not meet the VTAC B Ed selection criteria.
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Units and electives

Students enrolled in the Diploma of Education Studies will complete ten units of study over one year of full time study. The units will include:

  • 2 units from the first year of the Bachelor of Education Program, AEB1301 - Inquiry for Mathematical Understanding and AEB1101- Learning in a Changing World
  • a year long study in Mathematics for Education including ADE1000 and ADE1001
  • a year long study in Researching Literacy and Learning including AED1002 and AED1003
  • a year long study in Tradition and Modernity including 2 units ADE1004 and ADE1005
  • 2 elective units from ADE1006, ADE1007, ADE1008 and ADE1009.

In semester 1 students will complete five units of study: 3 x 12 credit point units and 2 x 6 credit point units as listed below.

Plus one elective from the list of electives below

In semester 2 students complete five units of study: 3 x 12 credit point units and 2 x 6 credit point units as listed below.

Plus one elective from the list of electives below

List of Electives

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Credits

Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.

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Admission Information

  • TAFE: Certificate IV in Liberal Arts or equivalent
  • Year 12: Satisfactory completion of Year 12 VCE (or equivalent).
  • International: IELTS of 5.5 with no band less than 5.
  • Mature: Direct application with personal information and possible interview

English language requirements

Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.

Admission requirements in your country

Find out if you meet the minimum academic (international qualification) requirements to be eligible to apply for this course by reviewing the academic entry requirements listed by country.
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How to apply for this course

Apply online

If you have questions about your application, you can:

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 1164

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Information and fees listed above are for non-resident students starting the course in 2013. Fees are subject to approval and may change. In some courses students must buy equipment or clothing that they will need in the course. These equipment or clothing costs are not included in the course fees listed above and we recommend you seek advice from the relevant faculty.

VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this course information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that course information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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