Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation)

Course information for - 2024 entry

Offered at 2 locations

Duration
1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
CRICOS Code
093165J
IELTS
7.0 minimum score in Reading and Writing and a minimum of 7.5 in listening and speaking
Fees (first year)*
$25568
Start dates
February 2024, July 2024, February 2025, July 2025, February 2026, July 2026

Overview

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

Course details

Course structure

Course map

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Commencing Semester 1

  • Academic Support UnitsDPED100Academic Literacy in Education10 cp
  • Core Education UnitsEDES104 Digital Cultures and Capabilities ORCore Education UnitsEDMA163 Exploring Mathematics and Numeracy 10 cp
  • Foundation UnitsEDLA111Introductory English

    ** The course coordinator may approve a unit from Part C

    10 cp
  • Foundation UnitsEDMA111Introductory Mathematics

    ** The course coordinator may approve a unit from Part C

    10 cp
  • (OPTIONAL) ACER Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Units (OPTIONAL) ACER Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Units LNTE110 Literacy and Numeracy Diagnostic

    Optional for students progressing to teaching courses

    0 cp
  • Foundation UnitsEDST111Introductory Science

    ** The course coordinator may approve a unit from Part C

    10 cp
  • Core Education UnitsEDES100Understanding Learning and Teaching

    ** The course coordinator may approve a unit from Part D

    10 cp
  • Core Education UnitsEDES103Understanding Learners and Their Contexts

    ** The course coordinator may approve a unit from Part D

    10 cp
  • Core Education UnitsEDES105Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges, Histories and Cultures

    ** The course coordinator may approve a unit from Part D

    10 cp
  • (OPTIONAL) ACER Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Units (OPTIONAL) ACER Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Units LNTE100 LANTITE - Literacy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students AND(OPTIONAL) ACER Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Units LNTE101 LANTITE - Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students

    Students must register with ACER to undertake the 2 LANTITE tests.

    Optional for students progressing to teaching couses.

    0 cp

Commencing Semester 2

AQF framework

Diploma - AQF Level 5

Exit Points

A student who has completed 40 credit points from units prescribed for the Non-Award Certificate in Educational Studies may exit with that award.

Entry requirements

View transparency admission information

English language requirements

A minimum of 7.0 in reading and writing and a minimum of 7.5 in listening and speaking.

Inherent requirement

There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.

Learn more about inherent requirements for your course and how they affect you

Pathways

Further study

Depending on the units undertaken, on successful completion of this course students may be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Education (Primary), the Bachelor Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years), the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) or the Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Arts.

Fees

Course costs

  • Unit fee: $3196
  • Average first year fee: $25568
  • Estimate total cost: $25568

The Tuition fees quoted above are for commencing students in the current year who undertake a normal full-time load. The Unit Fee is based on a 10cp unit. Fees are reviewed annually.

Tuition fees for continuing students may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). Students who continue to study beyond the minimum duration will have the relevant annual commencing rate applied to their fees for subsequent study periods.

Payment options

You should be able to concentrate on getting good marks instead of worrying about how you’ll pay your fees. We have a number of options that can help you ease the financial burden, including government assistance, scholarships and income support. 

Explore your options

Scholarships

You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.  

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How to apply

International applicants

Direct application

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Deferment

Yes. See Defer your offer.

Students with a Student Visa will need to complete the program in minimum duration, study at least one subject on-campus each semester and must not undertake more than 33% of the program online.

Staff Profile

Dr Lily-claire Deenmamode

National Course Coordinator Pathway programs, School of Education

Originally from Mauritius, Dr Lily-claire Deenmamode joined the Australian Catholic University in 2012 as a doctoral student in Education. She is currently a lecturer in the School of Education teaching Indigenous Knowledges' and Sociology of Education and is the National Course Coordinator for the Pathway programs. Her research interests include the promotion of cultural identity and the enhancement of social justice in & through education. Dr Deenmamode continues to explore how inclusive education reframed within a social justice perspective has the potential to challenge marginalisation, disadvantage and non-recognition. 

 

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