Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary) for 2013

At a glance

2013 Handbook entry 

Career opportunities

After you register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT), you will be eligible to teach in Victorian primary schools and related teaching services.

You may also decide to continue your studies with a Master of Education or another relevant postgraduate qualification.

Professional recognitions

Australian

Graduating from this program qualifies you to register with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT), the statutory authority that regulates and promotes the teaching profession in Victoria. Like other professions that involve positions of trust and responsibility, teachers must be registered to practise their profession. The VIT registers teachers working in Victorian government, Catholic and independent schools.

International

If you want to teach interstate or overseas, you should check the registration requirements with local authorities.

Why study Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary)?

If you have completed an undergraduate degree, our Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary) will prepare you to take on one of society's most vital, rewarding and challenging roles - shaping the next generation in a primary school classroom. You will benefit from learning alongside our experienced primary education academics and leading researchers.

Our program will develop your understanding of teaching and learning theories and curriculum development and implementation. When you graduate, you will be equipped to teach children to develop their creative, physical, intellectual and social abilities, as well as their literacy and numeracy skills.

You will form a broad conceptual understanding of the field of primary education and curriculum development. You will explore the learning areas taught in primary schools and the importance of child development principles as a basis for professional practice.

You will also gain valuable classroom experience by completing a minimum of 45 days of satisfactory professional placements throughout the course. These placements connect the theoretical components of your studies with the practical aspects of teaching.

And if you want the chance to teach overseas, consider an international professional placement. This amazing opportunity gives you first-hand teaching experience in locations such as the Cook Islands and South Africa.

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

1 year full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$ 5,868 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
$ 17,180 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.

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Gippsland: full-time
  • On-campus at Peninsula: full-time

Faculty

Faculty of Education

Course code: 0341

CRICOS code: 072263C

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Education Gippsland: telephone +61 3 9902 6367, email education.gippsland@monash.edu
Education Peninsula: telephone +61 3 9904 4291, email education.peninsula@monash.edu
http://www.education.monash.edu

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

1 year full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 20,750 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.

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Gippsland: full-time
  • On-campus at Peninsula: full-time

Faculty

Faculty of Education

Course code: 0341

CRICOS code: 072263C

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements  

Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
Email: study@monash.edu

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Recognised degree or equivalent diploma. English requirements: See the English Language Requirements web page

VCE prerequisites

Bachelor degree or equivalent diploma. Applicants who do not meet the English language requirement may fulfil this requirement with a minimum overall IELTS test score of at least 7.5 with individual band scores required at 7.0 for Reading, 7.0 for Writing, 8.0 for Listening and 8.0 for Speaking. Alternatively, applicants may meet the English language requirement with an internet-based TOEFL, an overall score of at least 105 with at least 24 for Reading, 27 for Writing, 28 for Listening and 26 for Speaking is required. Test scores must not be more than two years old.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Semester two (July)

This course is not available for Second Semester (July) entry.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

Recognised degree or equivalent diploma.

VCE prerequisites

Bachelor degree or equivalent diploma. Applicants who do not meet the English language requirement may fulfil this requirement with a minimum overall IELTS test score of at least 7.5 with individual band scores required at 7.0 for Reading, 7.0 for Writing, 8.0 for Listening and 8.0 for Speaking. Alternatively, applicants may meet the English language requirement with an internet-based TOEFL, an overall score of at least 105 with at least 24 for Reading, 27 for Writing, 28 for Listening and 26 for Speaking is required. Test scores must not be more than two years old.

English requirements for international students

See the English Language Requirements web page

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

This course currently doesn't have places available for mid-year entry.

Enrolment obligation

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.