Diploma of Educational Studies
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00300K
The Diploma of Educational Studies is a versatile one year qualification that provides you with opportunities to undertake a range of roles in diverse educational settings. Depending on state and territory requirements these include: supporting teachers in school age education (education aide, teacher's aide and assistant teacher) or working as an educator in out of school hours care services. Occupational titles may include:Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education officer/workerHomeland teaching assistantAboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language and culture teaching assistantInclusion supports facilitatorEducation assistantSupport worker (children with disabilities)Education assistant (special needs)Teacher aideEducation support workerTeacher assistant
Structure
The Diploma of Educational Studies is based around eight 10 credit point units, organised in three streams: early childhood education and care, primary education and secondary education. It is delivered externally and internally and can be completed in one-year full time or two-years part time.A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.COURSE STRUCTURE - Early Childhood Education and CareUnit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCommon Units(2 units)20cpCommon units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below. CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and CapabilityCUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability Select Common Units to find out more about individual units and advanced standing options. Core Units(3 units)30cpCompulsory Core units totalling 30 credit points as detailed below. ELA100 English Language and Literacy in Education 1EMA100 Mathematics Education 1: Content Knowledge for TeachingEST203 Teaching Indigenous Learners Specialist Elective(3 units)30cpSpecialist Elective units totalling 30 credit points as detailed below.3 x units selected from the Bachelor of Education Early Childhood (Birth-12 Years) (WEDEC1) including specialist elective units 80cpTotal Credit PointsCOURSE STRUCTURE - Primary EducationUnit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCommon Units(2 units)20cpCommon units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below. CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and CapabilityCUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability Select Common Units to find out more about individual units and advanced standing options. Core Units(4 units)40cpCompulsory Core units totalling 40 credit points as detailed below. ELA100 English Language and Literacy in Education 1EMA100 Mathematics Education 1: Content Knowledge for TeachingEST200 Child and Adolescent DevelopmentEST203 Teaching Indigenous Learners Specialist Elective(2 units)20cpSpecialist Elective units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.2 x units selected from the Bachelor of Education Primary (WEDP01) including specialist elective units 80cpTotal Credit PointsCOURSE STRUCTURE - Secondary EducationUnit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCommon Units(2 units)20cpCommon units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below. CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and CapabilityCUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability Select Common Units to find out more about individual units and advanced standing options. Core Units(2 units)20cpCompulsory Core units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below. EST200 Child and Adolescent DevelopmentEST203 Teaching Indigenous Learners Specialist Elective(4 units)40cpSpecialist Elective units totalling 40 credit points as detailed below.4 x units selected from the Bachelor of Education Secondary (WEDS01) including specialist elective units 80cpTotal Credit PointsStudents who commenced in or after 2013The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Diploma AQF Level 5 course award. Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Subjects
- Education
Standard entry requirements
Admission requirements are met by one of the following:Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher.Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010).Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | No |
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| CDU Online | No |
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