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

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 See: 2008 University handbook entry for this course (2009 available 1 October) See: 2008 University handbook entry for this course (2009 available 1 October)
Duration 1 year full-time 1 year
Fees for 2009

Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$4,162 AUD

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

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$16,720 AUD
CRICOS code Not applicable 047450G
Monash course code 0341 0341
Faculty Faculty of Education Faculty of Education
Contact Course Advisers: Dr Amy Cutter-Mackenzie, Peninsula. (Telephone: +61 3 9904 4638) Email:Amy.CutterMackenzie@education.monash.edu.au; Associate Professor Tony Taylor (Gippsland). (Telephone: +61 3 9902 6365) Email: Tony.taylor@education.monash.edu.au Course Advisers: Dr Amy Cutter-Mackenzie, Peninsula. (Telephone: +61 3 9904 4638) Email:Amy.CutterMackenzie@education.monash.edu.au; Associate Professor Tony Taylor (Gippsland). (Telephone: +61 3 9902 6365) Email: Tony.taylor@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.

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

Degree or equivalent diploma.

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 entry.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

Recognised degree or equivalent diploma.

VCE prerequisites

Degree or equivalent diploma.

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.

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