| YEAR |
| 2010 |
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| AWARD |
| Graduate Diploma in Education (P-12) |
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| CRICOS COURSE CODE |
| 002098B |
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| LENGTH |
| 1 year |
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| CAMPUSES |
| ALBURY-WODONGA |
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| COURSE DESCRIPTION |
This pre-service teacher education course prepares graduates to teach in primary and secondary schools in all areas of the Victorian Essential Learning Standards in the years of compulsory schooling. At VCE level the areas in which graduates will be qualified to teach are determined by the major or sub-major streams studied in their undergraduate degree(s). LOTE method is available as an optional additional teaching method and requires a major in the language to advanced level.
The course provides foundation studies in education and studies to VCE level in two curriculum areas which build on specific double major, major and sub-major studies in the applicant's degree(s). The course involves full-time attendance at the University between 9am and 4pm, five days a week for most of the Victorian school year. The course prepares students for registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). |
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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 |
| An Australian Bachelor's degree, or approved international equivalent, with major and sub-major sequences of studies in two areas of the secondary school curriculum. |
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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 |
| Graduate positions can include teacher - secondary, teacher - primary, adult educator, health educator, university lecturer / tutor, education officer, and student welfare. |
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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. |
