Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) 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 secondary schools and related teaching services in two specialist teaching areas.

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 (Secondary)?

Secondary school teachers perform one of society's most responsible roles in guiding, mentoring and educating adolescents at a crucial stage of their learning lives. This course prepares you to teach in secondary schools, while also allowing you to build on the skills developed in your undergraduate degree.

You will be part of a dynamic faculty that marries research rigour with experience. You will benefit from learning alongside our experienced secondary education academics and leading researchers.

Our program combines academic studies about the foundations of education with two

specialist teaching areas. These specialisms will ultimately be the areas you are qualified to teach as a secondary teacher.

Your undergraduate studies will determine your choice of specialist teaching areas. Generally, you must have studied that discipline at university level for at least two years.

An extensive range of specialist teaching areas are available for students to choose from, including accounting, biology, business management, chemistry, drama, economics, English, English as a second language (ESL), geography, health, history, information technology/computing, Jewish studies, languages other than English (LOTE), legal studies, mathematics, media studies, music, outdoor education, physical education, physics, science, social education and visual arts. For more information, please see our list of specialist teaching areas and prerequisites.

You will complete four core education units, two year-long specialisation method units and professional placement units. The four core education units engage with broader theories and practices that mediate teaching and learning, covering pedagogy, curriculum and assessment.

You will also gain valuable classroom experience by completing a minimum of 50 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
2 years part-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 Clayton: full-time
  • Off-campus: part-time
  • Multi-modal at Gippsland: full-time

Faculty

Faculty of Education

Course code: 1737

CRICOS code: 064779G

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Faculty of Education
Clayton campus:

  • 61 3 9905 0014

education.clayton@monash.edu
Gippsland campus:

  • 61 3 9902 6367

education.gippsland@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 Clayton: full-time
  • Off-campus: part-time
  • Multi-modal at Gippsland: full-time

Faculty

Faculty of Education

Course code: 1737

CRICOS code: 064779G

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

A recognised degree or equivalent diploma from disciplines that qualify for two single teaching specialism subjects (teaching areas) or an approved double specialism. For information on specialism prerequisites please visit the Specialism Prerequisites webpage. Overseas qualifications will be assessed by the Faculty.

English requirements: See the English Language Requirements web page

VCE prerequisites

This course is available to bachelor degree holders from disciplines that enable them to qualify for two single teaching methods or one double method. Eligibility for methods usually requires a background of study of at least two years in the discipline. A double method requires at least three years of study in the discipline. Information about requirements for specific methods is available from the Admissions and Student Services Office (Clayton) or can be downloaded from www.education.monash.edu.au/units/secondary-specialisms.html. 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 both on-campus and off-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

A recognised degree or equivalent diploma from disciplines that qualify for two single teaching specialism subjects (teaching areas) or an approved double specialism. For information on specialism prerequisites please visit the Specialism Prerequisites webpage. Overseas qualifications will be assessed by the Faculty.

VCE prerequisites

This course is available to bachelor degree holders from disciplines that enable them to qualify for two single teaching methods or one double method. Eligibility for methods usually requires a background of study of at least two years in the discipline. A double method requires at least three years of study in the discipline. Information about requirements for specific methods is available from the Admissions and Student Services Office (Clayton) or can be downloaded from www.education.monash.edu.au/units/secondary-specialisms.html. 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.