Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation) (Away from Base Mode)

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Duration: 18 months full-time
ATAR: 50.00 for Strathfield
Fees (first year)*: $2312 CSP
Start dates: Semester 1 intake: Beginning February 2025
Applications open August 2024
Midyear (Semester 2) intake: to be advised

This mode is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students only.

Overview

The Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation) is 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.

This study mode allows students to live and work in their local community, while studying and attending 4 residentials of one week each on campus throughout the year.

ACU strongly encourages students to be fully vaccinated. With our industry and community placement partners requiring vaccination, and with public health orders regularly changing - students can avoid interruption to their studies, placement and graduation requirements by becoming fully vaccinated.

Careers

Working opportunities in school settings but it is not a teaching qualification.

Course details

Course structure

Course map

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Please note: Course maps are subject to change.

Commencing Semester 1- Part-time

Year 1Semester 1

Specified unitsDPED100Academic Literacy in Education10 cp
Specified unitsEDAB113Australian Aboriginal Peoples, Cultures and Identities10 cp

Year 1Semester 2

Specified units EDMA163 Exploring Mathematics and Numeracy 10 cp
Specified unitsEDMA100Fundamentals of Mathematics and Numeracy10 cp
(Optional) ACER Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Units (Optional) ACER Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education UnitsLNTE110 Literacy and Numeracy Diagnostic
Optional for students progressing to teaching courses.
0 cp

Year 2Semester 1

Year 2Semester 2

Graduate statement

Insight

As an ACU graduate you have personal insight founded on an understanding of who you are as a professional, a citizen and a scholar. You embrace change and growth through critical self-awareness and learning autonomy. You are empowered to seek truth and meaning, drawing on the principles of justice, equity, and the dignity of all human beings.

Empathy

As an ACU graduate you value human dignity and diversity. This appreciation is founded on deep reflection, and empathy. You have experience of Indigenous Knowings and perspectives and can engage respectfully when working alongside Australia's First Peoples. You can connect with people and cultures and work with community in ways that recognise the dignity of the human person and all cultures

Imagination

As an ACU graduate you utilise imagination and innovation to solve problems. You critically analyse information from a range of sources to creatively solve practical problems and use critical thinking to make decisions and advance the common good. You appreciate the role of innovation and creative thinking in developing a better future for each person and community.

Impact

As an ACU graduate you recognise your responsibility to work for social justice and a sustainable world founded on a commitment to human dignity and the common good. You lead change through respectful collaboration and effective communication of ideas to diverse peoples, groups and communities in local and global contexts. You are empowered to positively impact your profession and the community.

AQF framework

Diploma - AQF Level 5

Exit Points

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

Entry requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed:

Year 12 with the ACU minimum eligibility rank for Diploma programs; or
Entry via an alternative pathway as approved for ACU; or
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants may be selected following an interview with the course coordinator 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.

International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission.

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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

Pathways into course for applicants with previous study and/or life experience

Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
Work experience – A Selection Rank can be calculated based on your work experience – you need to document all of your experience and provide supporting documentation

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

Average first year fee*

$2312 CSP

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 40 credit points (normally 4 units) per semester.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

the number of units studied per semester;
the choice of major or specialisation; and
elective units.

The University reviews fees annually.

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

Domestic applicants

Direct application

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Deferment

Deferment is available for one year. Find out more about deferment: Deferment Information.