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Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation)
Australian Catholic University, Multi-campus (7 campuses, 5 states), Australia
About this program
The Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation) is designed for domestic and international students who want to undertake a pre-service teacher degree in Early Childhood, Primary, or Secondary education but do not meet the admission rank for a Bachelor’s program and/or do not meet the required Science/English/Maths subject prerequisites in QLD and/or VIC for their desired pre-service teaching degree. By completing this pathway course, students may then be eligible to enter the relevant Bachelor degree with credit. Students can select the required prerequisite units, as well as units from the first year of the relevant pre-service teacher degree courses. Once you successfully transfer, students can gain formal recognition for the relevant pre-service teacher units successfully completed that are beyond the stated prerequisite requirements. The Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation) is also available by direct entry application to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Away From Base mode. Early Childhood and Primary units only available in this study mode. Careers Our graduates have pursued careers in: Working opportunities in school settings, but this is not a teaching qualification. Teaching assistance
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Completion requirements To qualify for the award, a student must complete 80 cp consisting of: 1. 10 cp from Academic Support unit (Part A) 2. 70 cp from Foundation and General Education units (Part B) *3. 0 cp from ACER Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education units (Part C) *Optional and recommended for students transferring to Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses. Exit points A student who has completed 40 credit points from units prescribed for the Undergraduate Certificate in Educational Studies may exit with that award. Core / specified units include: DPED100: Academic Literacy in Education
- EDLA115: Foundations of English and Literacy
- EDMA115: Foundations of Mathematics and Numeracy
- EDAR150: Teaching The Arts: Dance and Drama
- EDEC100: Health, Family and Young Learner Wellbeing in the Early Years
- EDEN100: Foundations of Literacy
- EDEN103: Children’s Literature for Teachers
- EDES100: Understanding Learning and Teaching
- EDES103: Understanding Learners and Their Contexts
- EDES106: Contemporary Learning Cultures and Contexts
- EDMA150: Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching
- EDSE111: Attitudes and Inclusive Practice
- EDSI150: Foundations of Primary Science
- THBS100: Introduction to the Bible
- LNTE100: LANTITE - Literacy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students
- LNTE101: LANTITE - Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Secondary School TeacherANZSCO 241411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an AITSL skills assessment and registration with a state teacher regulatory authority (such as VIT or NESA) to work.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) TeacherANZSCO 241111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186, via AITSL assessment and state registration.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Primary School TeacherANZSCO 241213
On STSOL and CSOL, so it supports the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186, but not the 189 on its own. AITSL assesses at least one year of full-time equivalent primary-education study within the qualification.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Special Needs TeacherANZSCO 241511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via AITSL assessment and state registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Year 12 completion (or equivalent), ATAR 50.00 for Ballarat. An applicant must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy, which includes meeting the English Language Proficiency requirements. To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed: a. Year 12 with the ACU minimum eligibility rank for Diploma programs; OR b. Entry via an alternative pathway as approved for ACU; OR c. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants may be selected following an interview with the Course Adviser and staff of the campus Indigenous Higher Education Unit. An applicant should have: Minimum of three years’ work experience; OR Year 12 or equivalent; OR Relevant tertiary study skills or successful completion of a Tertiary Communication Skills program.Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2027 Admission.
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