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Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education

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Develop extensive knowledge and understanding of the teaching and learning process. We emphasise mentoring and support as you learn the practice and theory of education through our school and community partnership program.

Successful completion gives you the qualification to teach in secondary schools. The course is recognised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT), the teacher registration authority for all schools.

If applying via direct entry or submitting supplementary information with an Internal Course Application, please complete the Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education Supplementary Information Form  - A136

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.

Already a VU student?

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

For more info contact the
College of Education

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Careers

This course will enable you to:

  • qualify as a specialist secondary teacher
  • gain professional accreditation with the Victorian Institute of Teaching
  • negotiate professional engagement in schools

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

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Course Objectives

Graduates of this course will be able to:

  1. Critically examine historical and contemporary issues in post primary education at a local, national and international level;
  2. Review different pedagogical theories and practices that support the diversity of learners found in post primary educational settings;
  3. Plan, implement and evaluate a range of educational practices;
  4. Use critical analytical and communication skills to evaluate, discuss and debate key theories and academic concepts of teaching and learning;
  5. Employ advanced skills in research to work with educational stakeholders in educational settings;
  6. Produce written reports and essays which demonstrate evidence of independent thought and wider research;
  7. Apply knowledge and skills within classrooms and the school community to develop inclusive cultures of learning where all school students are supported to achieve;
  8. Communicate clearly and effectively through presentations and interactive activities, key concepts that related to the graduate's specialist teaching area.
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Units and electives

Students will complete four units in each semester, two core units and two elective discipline studies from the list below.

FULL-TIME OPTION

Year 1, Semester 1

First Discipline Study - Unit 1 (12 credit points)

Second Discipline Study - Unit 2 (12 credit points)

(AEG5109 incorporates 20 days of supervised teaching practice and 5 days Project Partnership)

Year 1, Semester 2

First Discipline Study - Unit 1 (12 credit points)

Second Discipline Study - Unit 2 (12 credit points)

(AEG5110 incorporates 30 days of supervised teaching practice and 5 days Project Partnership)

PART-TIME OPTION

Year 1, Semester 1

First Discipline Study - Unit 1 (12 credit points)

Year 1, Semester 2

First Discipline Study - Unit 2 (12 credit points)

Year 2, Semester 1

Second Discipline Study - Unit 1 (12 credit points)

Year 2, Semester 2

Second Discipline Study - Unit 2 (12 credit points)

Discipline studies

Full-time students choose two pairs of the following discipline studies units

Part-time students choose one pair of the following discipline studies units per year

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

  • International: To qualify for admission, applicants must have satisfactorily completed an undergraduate degree of three or more years' duration; or an equivalent qualification, as approved by the School. IELTS minimum 7.5 overall (Speaking & Listening 7.5, Reading & Writing 7.0) or equivalent.
  • Mature: Applicants must have satisfactorily completed an undergraduate degree of three or more years' duration; or an equivalent qualification, which has sector appropriate prerequisites as required by the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Applicants with an undergraduate degree from a non-English speaking country will have to meet the English language requirements, IELTS minimum 7.0 overall (with no less than 7.0 in any band) or equivalent.
  • Other: PRACTICAL PLACEMENT: Students should note that they will be subject to safety screenings (police checks) before practice placements, in accordance with Department of Education and Early Childhood Development policy.

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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