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Graduate Diploma in Teaching
University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma in Teaching at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) prepares career changers and qualified teachers to teach English language, literacy and numeracy to children, post-secondary learners or adults. Five core subjects cover theories of multilingual learners and teaching methodology, and students choose a specialist stream aligned to the adult and vocational, schools, or private and overseas English teaching sectors.
Study takes two years part-time. Teaching is by research-active practitioners. English requirements are IELTS Academic 7.0 overall.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 6 parts
Structure
- 48 credit points
Core
- 013105 The Multilingual Learner
- 013102 Introducing Knowledge about Language
- 010070 Professional Practice 1
- 028253 Language Teaching Methodology
- 013096 Teaching Language for Meaning
Electives
- 013987 Oral Language Development
- 013988 Multiliteracies and Multimodalities
- 028289 Numeracy for Lifelong and Lifewide Learning
- 013107 Phonology and Pronunciation
Adult Literacy, Numeracy and English as an Additional Language Education: Core
- 028289 Numeracy for Lifelong and Lifewide Learning
- 010024 Professional Practice 2: Teaching Literacy and Numeracy in Adult Education
English as an Additional Language Education or Dialect in School Education: Core
- 013107 Phonology and Pronunciation
- 010025 Professional Practice 2: Teaching EAL/D in Schools
International English Education: Core
- 013107 Phonology and Pronunciation
- 013989 Professional Practice 2: Teaching English to International 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)
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)
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
Applicants must have a: Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study.
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