Course

Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Secondary) (exit only)

Approved Abbreviation: GradDipEdSt(Sec)

Western Sydney University Course Code: 1610.1

AQF Level: 8

The Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Secondary) is available as an exit point from the Master of Teaching (Secondary). The course is proposed to recognise achievement in education studies for those students in the Master of Teaching courses who have not reached a level of competence in classroom teaching, but who have successfully completed 80 credit points of educational units from the relevant units.

Study Mode
One year full-time in accelerated mode or 18 months standard full-time progression.

Admission

Students may only be admitted to the Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Secondary) if they are also enrolled in the Master of Teaching (Secondary).

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points from the units listed below.

100979

Diversity, Social Justice and Schooling

100984

Inclusive Education: Principles and Practices

101396

Literacies for Learning

100972

Pedagogies for Learning

101397

Psychology for Teaching