Credit points

20

Approved locations

  • Online

Note:

Postgraduate courses: Normally studied online. On‑campus offerings may be available subject to enrolment demand.


Additional information

Design and Technologies is a dynamic teaching area that engages students in using design thinking and practical skills to create innovative solutions for real-world needs and opportunities. Students develop knowledge and understanding of materials, systems and technologies while working through design processes that involve investigating, generating, producing and evaluating ideas. Through hands-on learning across a range of contexts, such as food, materials and engineering, students build creativity, problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities. The teaching area also emphasises ethical, sustainable and socially responsible practices, enabling students to understand the impact of technologies on individuals, communities and environments, and to contribute to preferred futures in an increasingly complex world.


Admission requirements

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2027 Admission.



Completion requirements

Students in the

  • Master of Teaching (Secondary)
  • Master of Teaching (Secondary) (Internship)
  • Master of Teaching (Secondary) (Leading Learning)
  • Master of Teaching (Secondary) /Graduate Certificate in Religious Education must complete:


  • 20 cp from Design and Technologies Postgraduate Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment (CPA) units (Part A)
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Schedule of unit offerings

Part A.1 AND Part A.2

    Part A.1 : Junior Secondary CPA unit

    Complete exactly 10 credit points from the following:

  • EDTE550Pedagogical Studies in Design and Technologies (7 to 10)10 CP
  • Part A.2 : Senior Secondary CPA unit

    Complete exactly 10 credit points from the following:

  • EDCU650Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment for Senior Studies 110 CP

    Study as part of the First Teaching Area

  • EDCU651Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment for Senior Studies 210 CP

    Study as part of the Second Teaching Area

  • EDCU652Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment for Senior Studies 310 CP

    Study as part of the Second Teaching Area

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