| YEAR |
| 2010 |
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| AWARD |
| Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) |
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| CRICOS COURSE CODE |
| 002098B |
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| LENGTH |
| 1 year |
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| CAMPUSES |
| MELBOURNE (BUNDOORA), BENDIGO |
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| COURSE DESCRIPTION |
This course qualifies graduates to teach in secondary schools in a range of specialist areas. It integrates theoretical coursework in educational issues, including curriculum development, classroom management and the psychology of education, with methodology studies in two specialist areas. Classes are scheduled during the day.
The course includes 45 days of supervised practical experience in schools and up to 15 days of additional supervised fieldwork. The course is a pathway to further studies at Master's level. |
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| OVERSEAS STUDY OPPORTUNITIES |
| Overseas study opportunities are available. |
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| TUITION FEE ($AUD) |
| Fees are indexed and may increase by up to 7% per year |
| 17,750 |
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| SCHOLARSHIPS |
| Scholarships are available for high achieving students, please ask for further information. |
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| ADDITIONAL COSTS ($AUD) |
| There may be some additional costs ranging from A$50-150 for course materials and/or extra curricula activities. |
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| ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS |
IELTS (Academic) - A minimum overall band score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 6.5; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test - A minimum score of 250 with a score of 6 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 600 with a score of 6 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 96 with no individual score less than 24; or
Satisfactory completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B, EFS PG2A which is available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or
Approved equivalent. |
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| ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
Applicants must hold an approved Bachelor's degree with major or sub-major sequences in subjects appropriate to two post-primary curriculum studies. Languages Other Than English (LOTE) requires a major study or statement of equivalence. In addition, applicants must provide:
1. University Transcript
2. Personal Statement
3. Resume
4. Academic Reference letter is recommended
5. Volunteer Reference letter is recommended. |
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| SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS |
| Applicants must provide an original Criminal Record Check and a `Working with Children' check card. The Criminal Record Check must not be more than 12 months old, and from any jurisdiction in which the applicant has resided for 12 months or more (after the age of 18 years) in the last 10 years. For courses that require a Working With Children check card from Australian authorities, students must obtain the check card before commencing the course. The Working With Children application is available through Australian Post Offices. |
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| SEMESTER STARTS |
| Semester 1 (March) |
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| INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE |
| The following types of industry experience are available in this course. |
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| Workplace experience for academic credit |
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| If the industry experience program is not a registered part of their course a student will need to hold work rights on their visa, this permits the student to work up to 20 hours per week when their course is in session and unlimited hours outside these times. However, if a student has completed their course and their student visa is expiring they will need to apply for another visa with work rights rather than renewing their student visa based on undertaking industry experience. |
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| CAREER OPPORTUNITIES |
| Teaching in secondary schools or other educational settings. |
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| PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION |
| The course is recognised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching and graduates are employable in other Australian states and territories and most overseas countries. International students should check the requirements of accreditation authorities in the location where they intend to teach. |
