Faculty of Education
How to apply
Applications for semester 2 2012 via the Faculty are now open until Friday 15 June. The Faculty may consider late applications.
Please download the application form below either (.rtf or .pdf) and complete and submit directly to the Faculty.
Please review the available teaching majors and minors prior to applying.
Please read the frequently asked questions for this course prior to applying.
International students
Please complete the international application form.
Key information
- 60 credit points
- 1 year full time, 2 years part time (if starting February).
- Mid-year commencement only available part time over 18 months.
- Course code: 31400
Fees
Fee information for Australian and international students.
Important dates
Application Semester 2
15 June 2012. The Faculty may accept late applications after this time.
Commence Semester 2
16 July 2012
The Graduate Diploma in Education course is for students with a relevant bachelor's degree who wish to qualify as a secondary teacher.
Course outline
Students must pass each unit to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Education.
On completing this course, you should be able to demonstrate:
- knowledge of contemporary curriculum structures and their relationship to current practices, policies and theories
- awareness of the relationship between theories, policies and practice through critical reflection
- initiative in catering for students with diverse needs
- developing skills and competencies required by classroom teachers, including selection and use of educational technologies and instructional resources
- becoming actively involved in the community of practice
- professional conduct during your pre-service education
- a commitment to ongoing professional development.
The course comprises three components detailed below for a total of 60 points.
A. Compulsory core units:
Semester 1 units
B. Curriculum units:
Semester 1 units
- EDUC8445 Art Curriculum I
- EDUC8460 English Curriculum I
- EDUC8461 LOTE Curriculum I
- EDUC8462 Mathematics Curriculum I
- EDUC8463 Career Education Curriculum I
- EDUC8464 Information and Communication Technology Curriculum I
- EDUC8465 Science Curriculum I
- EDUC8466 Society and the Environment Curriculum I
- EDUC8467 TESOL Curriculum I
- EDUC8468 Special Education Curriculum I
- EDUC8469 School Psychology Curriculum I
- SSEH8464 Physical and Health Education Curriculum I
Semester 2 units
- EDUC8446 Art Curriculum II
- EDUC8470 English Curriculum II
- EDUC8471 LOTE Curriculum II
- EDUC8472 Mathematics Curriculum II
- EDUC8474 Information and Communication Technology Curriculum II
- EDUC8475 Science Curriculum II
- EDUC8476 Society and the Environment Curriculum II
- EDUC8477 TESOL Curriculum II
- EDUC8478 School Psychology Curriculum II
- SSEH8474 Physical and Health Education Curriculum II
Notes
- Candidates who major in Physical Education or School Psychology are not permitted to include two majors.
- A candidate enrolled in TESOL Curriculum II (EDUC8477) is required to complete Educational Linguistics (EDUC8404).
- Points total: Single major 18 points, double major 24 points.
and
C. Electives
Semester 1 units
Semester 2 units
Admission requirements
- You must either have completed the requirements for a relevant degree from this university, or been granted equivalent status.
- Admission quotas apply to the Graduate Diploma in Education and entry is competitive.
All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence
International students
- Applicants with qualifications from overseas institutions where English is not the medium of instruction must provide evidence of English language competency equivalent to an IELTS score of 7.5 overall with no band lower than 7.0.
- Applicants whose first language is not English, but who hold degrees from institutions where English is the medium of instruction, may be required to provide further evidence of English language competency.
All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence
Course enquiries
Prospective students should read the frequently asked questions for this course prior to contacting staff.
Initial enquiries
Anita Creasey
Administrative Assistant
Telephone: (+61 8) 6488 8024
Course Content
Assistant Professor Elaine Sharplin
Telephone: (+61 8) 6488 2368
Enrolment and administration
Anna Johansson
Faculty Administrative Officer
Telephone: (+61 8) 6488 2397 / (+61 8) 6488 2388
Anna Johansson
Faculty Administrative Officer
Telephone: (+61 8) 6488 2397 / (+61 8) 6488 2388