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Undergraduate USC-EDP-DIP-2023

Diploma in Education Studies (Primary)

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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

9

Price

From

$4,120

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

CSP Available

Yes

Credit available

Yes

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  • 2023

Degree details

What you'll learn
  • Develop specialised knowledge and skills for employment with school-aged children age in school and out-of-school care contexts
  • Learn to design creative, intentional teaching practices using language, play and cooperation
  • Learn about child development, curriculum development, diversity and inclusion, and relevant legislation and guidelines
  • Complete 40 days of professional experience placement
Career opportunities
  • Learning support
  • Outside school hours care
  • Teacher aide
  • Teacher educator
Entry requirements

Secondary education

  • Completion of Year 12 or equivalent
  • Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank: 60.00

Work and Life

You may be eligible for a selection rank, which can help you get into university, If you:

  • have completed Year 12 (no matter how long ago)
  • have a TAFE/VET qualification
  • have relevant work experience, or
  • have studied at university before (even if you didn’t complete your studies)
  • To learn more about pathways visit program page Diploma in Education Studies (Early childhood)

For more detailed admissions information and criteria, visit Admissions explained.

  • Please refer to Application dates for the closing dates to submit an application to study at UniSC.

English Proficiency Requirements

Proficiency in the English language is required for entry to all programs and courses. Any international or domestic applicant from a non-English speaking background must satisfy the University's standard and program specific English language requirements.

To learn more about pathways visit program page Diploma in Education Studies (Primary)

For more detailed admissions information and criteria, visit Admissions explained.

Please refer to Application dates for the closing dates to submit an application to study at UniSC.

Credit for previous study or work

If you've completed prior study or have relevant work experience, you may, under specified conditions, be eligible for credit towards your USC degree.

Visit Credit Transfer and How to apply for credit for more information.

Description

Want to work in primary schools? This Diploma teaches the skills and knowledge needed to work with primary school-aged children as a teacher aide, learning support officer or in after-school care. In the process, you’ll learn how to develop positive relationships that promote children’s sense of agency, safety and wellbeing.

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

This program is offered full-time or equivalent part-time.

To learn more about the courses you will undertake in this program please refer to program structure.

Program Structure

Introductory courses 7 (72 units)

  • EDU101 Human Development and Learning
  • EDU103 Teaching with Technology
  • EDU105 Professional Experience: The role of the teacher
  • EDU116 Introduction to Diverse Learning Contexts(6 units)
  • EDU117 Introduction to Inclusive Practice(6 units)
  • EDU118 Foundations of Numeracy
  • EDU119 English Language and Literacy
Developing courses 2 (24 units)
  • EDU209 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years
  • EDU213 Teaching English: Curriculum and Pedagogy

Award Requirements

To attain the award of Diploma in Education Studies (Primary), students are required to successfully complete 96 units as outlined in the Program Structure.

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