Australian Catholic University, Australia, North Sydney

Diploma in Educational Studies, Preparation Course

Course Highlights

The Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation) is designed for domestic and international students who want to undertake a pre-service teacher degree in Early Childhood, Primary, or Secondary education but do not currently meet the entry requirements.

Career Opportunities

The skills and experience you develop during your education degree prepare you for a range of careers working with children and young people Job options Jobs directly related to your degree include: Community education officer Early years teacher Education administrator English as a foreign language teacher Further education teacher Learning mentor Primary school teacher Secondary school teacher Special educational needs teacher Teaching assistant Jobs where your degree would be useful: Careers adviser Child psychotherapist Counsellor Family support worker Museum education officer Play therapist Youth worker Remember that many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here.

Course Overview

By completing this pathway course you can then enter the relevant Bachelor degree with credit. Students can select units from the first year of the relevant pre-service teacher degree courses and gain formal recognition for units successfully completed that are beyond the stated prerequisite requirements.

Subjects

Programme Structure Our World: Community and Vulnerability Digital Communication Technologies Exploring Literature Introduction to Mathematical Thinking The Global Citizen: Civics and Citizenship in a Changing World Science in Our World Linguistics for Literacy Exploring Mathematics Science, Inquiry and Sustainability Indigenous Cultures and Peoples Creative Arts in the Early Years Contexts for Learning and Development Children's Literature for Literacy

Fees

AUD/year

Academic Entry Requirement

Academic Requirements To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed: Year 12 with the ACU minimum eligibility rank for Diploma programs; or Entry via an alternative pathway as approved for ACU1 IELTS: Overall score of 7.0 No score below 7.0 in any of the four skills areas, and No less than 7.5 in speaking and listening tests.

English Entry Requirement

7

Contact Details

Australian Catholic University