Students focus on the application of innovative and evidence-based teaching practices to create an engaging classroom for learners in Years 7-12.
Students engage with key curriculum documents and instructional methods in two teaching areas taught in Queensland secondary schools. Core studies include theories of learning, assessment and evaluation principles, the application of information communication technologies in the classroom, literacy, numeracy, and effective management of the secondary learning environment. Graduates are eligible to apply for teacher registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.
Final intake for this program is Semester 1, 2015. Due to external accreditation requirements if you commence this program in Semester 1, 2015 you must complete within two years of commencement.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2023 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- † Duration note: Final intake for this program is Semester 1, 2015. Due to external accreditation requirements if you commence this program in Semester 1, 2015 you must complete within two years of commencement.
- ** For PDF documents you must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded from the Adobe Download page.
- † Duration note: Final intake for this program is Semester 1, 2015. Due to external accreditation requirements if you commence this program in Semester 1, 2015 you must complete within two years of commencement.
- ** For PDF documents you must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded from the Adobe Download page.
Students engage with key curriculum documents and instructional methods in two teaching areas taught in Queensland secondary schools. Core studies include theories of learning, assessment and evaluation principles, the application of information communication technologies in the classroom, literacy, numeracy, and effective management of the secondary learning environment. Graduates are eligible to apply for teacher registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.
Post-admission requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 75 days of Supervised Professional Experience including 13 days of Wider Field Experience. Students must undergo a criminal history check and obtain a Suitability Card before the first professional learning experience — refer to Requirements for placements
Career opportunities
Teacher in secondary schools (Years 7-12), education consultant, trainer.
Registration
Queensland College of Teachers.
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per teaching session.
- There are two study periods in the year; January–July and July–December. For more information, refer to the Education Programs Calendar.
- Students must complete a minimum of 62 days of supervised teaching practice in schools.
- Students must also complete a total of 13 days or 65 hours of wider field experience
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports and in-class tests. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan
To commence teaching practice placement you must:
- Hold a valid Suitability Card (Blue Card), throughout the duration of your program, which is issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (CCYPCG). You should allow 12 weeks for CCYPCG to issue the card. Note: students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the Workplace Learning components of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
- Have a National Criminal History check
- Make provision for transport to attend teaching practice placements.
Required courses (10)
EDU602
EDU603
EDU604
EDU614
EDU615
EDU616
EDU220
EDU221
EDU622
EDU630
Please note:
- EDU603 is the core introductory course for the Graduate Diploma in Education, students are strongly recommended to enrol in EDU603 during first teaching session of entry.
- Full time students should enrol into EDU604 and EDU614 consecutively (within the first teaching session) or EDU615 and EDU616 consecutively (within the second teaching session). Full time students in their first teaching session are recommended to enrol into a total of five courses (two of which are 6 units, EDU604 and EDU614 OR EDU615 and EDU616) and one course must be a curriculum course EDU220, EDU221 or EDU630.
- All students should ensure that they are adequately prepared for their teaching practice with sufficient curriculum courses EDU220, EDU221 or EDU630. Curriculum courses include development of lesson and unit planning skills that are essential for a successful teaching practice.
- Part time students are strongly recommended to complete the Graduate Diploma in Education within two years
- Curriculum courses EDU220 and EDU630 relate to your first teaching area. Each tutorial for this course is specific to your approved first teaching area. To find out which tutorial matches your first teaching area, please search for a class using USCCentral.
- Curriculum courses EDU221 and EDU622 relate to your second teaching area. Each tutorial for this course is specific to your approved second teaching area. To find out which tutorial matches your second teaching area, please search for a class using USCCentral.
Requirements for placements
As required by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act (2000), preservice teachers must undergo a criminal history check and be issued with a Suitability Card (Blue Card) by the Commission to allow them to undertake field experience in a school or centre where children under 18 years of age are present.
It is now a requirement of all Queensland sites and most Australian sites that preservice teachers have obtained the Blue Card prior to starting Supervised Professional Experiences.
To avoid processing delays, you are encouraged to apply for a Blue Card as soon as you have accepted your offer. Blue Cards are free-of-charge for Education students when you apply through USC’s Office of Professional Learning (Level 1, H Building).
Note: If you do not possess a current Blue Card, you will be unable to complete the Supervised Professional Experience component of your program and you will be unable to meet graduation requirements.
Visit the Commission's website for information on Blue Cards and how to apply.