Postgraduate TUA-EIL-GDI-2023
Graduate Diploma of Education (Inclusive Literacies)
Champion reading and writing for all students in all settings
This course upskills educators and policy makers striving to make change in education. You’ll focus on critical issues in reading and literacy. Add a specialisation to your educator’s toolkit and unlock career opportunities. Design inclusive learning.
Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Study method
100% online
Price
From
$20,412
Total subjects
8
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
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At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.
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Degree details
What you'll learn
As one of Australia’s fastest-growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready.
During this course you will:
- Evaluate evidence-based best practice to drive project-based educational transformation.
- Apply innovative solutions to complex educational opportunities and challenges.
- Interpret technology initiatives to improve local and global educational practice.
- Model inclusive leadership to impact change in a professional learning context.
- Demonstrate mastery of the person-centred approach in a diverse range of education contexts.
- Use specialised knowledge and skills to design and evaluate inclusive learning environments.
- Analyse diverse sources of data to inform and assess stakeholders' learning across diverse educational contexts.
Career opportunities
You will be prepared for advanced career options within the education profession, in leadership and management, lead teacher, education policy and consultancy, or academia roles. You will have career opportunities within governmental education departments and local and global non-governmental education organisations.
Potential career paths
- Education Lead
- Teacher Aide
- Consultancy
- Policy Development
- Education Services
- Community Development Project Officer
Entry requirements
Higher education
Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change.
Entry requirements for this course include:
- AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above from an Australia University ;OR
- An equivalent overseas higher education qualification ;OR
- Combination of formal (below AQF7) or non-formal qualifications and three yeas of relevant professional experience includes those who are currently working in education-related fields and teachers holding alternative qualifications.
English Proficiency Requirements
Standard English language requirements apply.
Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.
Credit for previous study or work
Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning. Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning.
If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against a degree with Torrens University, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning.
Under Torrens University's Recognition of Prior Learning policy, you may be eligible for a reduction in tuition costs if you have previous study and/or work experience.
Our Future Student Advisors will happily walk you through the application process.
Description
The Graduate Diploma of Education (Inclusive Literacies) provides the opportunity for existing teachers, education practitioners or other professionals to upskill, enhance research ability and develop proficiency in specific areas of education theory and practice.
This course includes a solid foundation in the research of inclusion, leadership and social justice, empowering you to enact change in program, policy and project design.
Through investigating and analysing contemporary literacy practices this course prepares education professionals to focus on critical issues in literacy including diagnosis and intervention. Additionally students will explore how to address reading literacy in a culturally and linguistically diverse context. The course includes a solid foundation in the research of inclusion, leadership and social justice, providing knowledge and skills that empower you to enact change in program, policy and project design.
Course duration: 1 Year full time, 2 Years part-time
Degree structure details
Recommended Study Pattern
The Graduate Diploma in Education Inclusive Literacies) course structure is comprised of 8 subjects (160 credit points). The course of study consists of 8 core and 0 elective subjects at 10 credit points each.
Award Requirements
To graduate with this qualification, a student must satisfactorily complete 8 core subjects (10 credit points each) for a combined course total of 80 credit points.