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The diploma is a one-year program available to graduates of UNSW or other approved universities where their previous studies meet entry prerequisites for the selected specialisation/s. Part-time study is also available.
Teaching Specialisations
The program requires students to study in either one double method (teaching specialisation) or two single method courses. Students must meet entry requirements to undertake their preferred teaching method/s. These prerequisites normally involve at least a major sequence (three consecutive years of study) in the main teaching method and a minor sequence (two years of study) in the second teaching method (if applicable).
Double Method Courses
Single Method Courses
Students who wish to specialise in Economics/Business Studies only at senior level should also enrol in Junior HSIE.
Prospective English teachers can select English as a double or single method. Prospective History teachers can select History as a double or single method. Prospective Mathematics and Science teachers select only one double method. Other prospective teachers select two single method courses. Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes The program is designed to give professional training to graduate students in secondary school level teacher education.
The Diploma in Education is recognised as a teaching qualification in both government and non-government schools in New South Wales and in most other states in Australia. It is also accepted as a qualification overseas. Students are required to undertake the following compulsory core courses plus two elective courses and appropriate method course/s relevant to the discipline/s in which they anticipate teaching. The methods cover the curriculum and instructional material for Years 7-12.
Core Courses
Please refer to the Undergraduate Handbook for course descriptions EDST4093 - Special Education
EDST4099 - Teaching Experience EDST4095 - Gifted and Talented Education Plus two elective courses and appropriate method course/s.
Note: A block of teaching practice (40 days) is an essential component of the second session. Full-time students will do two electives in Session 1, however part-time students may choose electives in Session 2 provided they are not doing practicum (EDST4099). Please refer to Program Structure for the Academic Requirements relating to this program.
For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html
Before commencing teaching practice, students will be required to sign the mandatory Working with Children Check. It is also a requirement that a check of police records be conducted for all education students applying for employment as a teacher with the NSW Department of Education and Training. Students wishing to be employed by the NSW DET should have their undergraduate degrees assessed by the Department of Education and Training (see http://www.det.unsw.edu.au/employment/teachnsw/index.htm)
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