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Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary) for 2009

Course overview

This course provides initial teacher training for graduates who wish to specialise in primary education for children from five to 12 years. The program provides both theoretical and practical knowledge of best practice in primary teaching. It also develops an understanding of the ethical requirements of primary teachers and the practical application of these requirements. Students complete the 10 core units and a minimum of 45 days of satisfactory field placements, depending on their undergraduate qualification. Completion of the course will qualify students for registration as a primary teacher with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. For registration in other Australian states or overseas, please check with local authorities.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Gippsland: full-time
  • On-campus at Peninsula: full-time
  • On-campus at Gippsland: full-time
  • On-campus at Peninsula: full-time
Intakes First semester First semester
Course Content University handbook entry for this course University handbook entry for this course
Duration 1 year full-time 1 year
Credit points 60 total for course 60 total for course
Fees for 2009

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$4,162 AUD Students in this course will be required to pay a higher fee. The average student contribution is based on 48 credit points per annum. The fee will be recalculated as this course is 60 credit points completed in one year.

Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

Domestic fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$14,300 AUD Students in this course will be required to pay a higher fee. The average student contribution is based on 48 credit points per annum. The fee will be recalculated as this course is 60 credit points completed in one year.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$16,720 AUD Students in this course will be required to pay a higher fee. The average student contribution is based on 48 credit points per annum. The fee will be recalculated as this course is 60 credit points completed in one year.
How to apply Entry requirements and applications - domestic students Entry requirements and applications - international students
CRICOS code Not applicable 047450G
Monash course code 0341 0341
Faculty Faculty of Education Faculty of Education
Contact Telephone Peninsula campus hotline: +61 3 9904 4291 or Email the Course Adviser Dr Judy Williams, Peninsula for course-specific enquiries: judy.williams@education.monash.edu.au;
Telephone Gippsland campus hotline: +61 3 9902 6367 or Email the Course Adviser Dr Monique Osborn, Gippsland for course-specific enquiries: monique.osborn@education.monash.edu.au
Telephone Peninsula campus hotline: +61 3 9904 4291 or Email the Course Adviser Dr Judy Williams, Peninsula for course-specific enquiries: judy.williams@education.monash.edu.au;
Telephone Gippsland campus hotline: +61 3 9902 6367 or Email the Course Adviser Dr Monique Osborn, Gippsland for course-specific enquiries: monique.osborn@education.monash.edu.au

Accreditation

Australian: All graduates are eligible to teach in Victoria in their field of specialisation. While many graduates hold a range of interstate and overseas teaching positions, applicants are advised to check with local authorities regarding teacher registration requirements.

International: All graduates are eligible to teach in Victoria in their field of specialisation. While many graduates hold a range of interstate and overseas teaching positions, applicants are advised to check with local authorities regarding teacher registration requirements.