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Diploma of University Studies (Education)

Federation University Australia

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00103D

This pathway will suit you if have decided to become a teacher but do not have the entry requirements after completing VCE, or you are now be considering going to university after completing VCAL or an unscored VCE. The Diploma will prepare you for degree level study while getting you started on the subjects you will need to earn a teaching qualification. As most of the Diploma subjects are from the first year of the Bachelor of Education Studies, this pathway will take you from the Diploma into the second year of that degree, subject to attaining a satisfactory academic standard. Your studies will also focus on academic writing, mathematical skills and developing an understanding of the university learning environment. Follow the Bachelor of Ed Studies with the Master of Teaching in either Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary teaching, and you will be ready to embark on your teaching career with all the skills and confidence which makes our teaching graduates so sought after.

Structure

180 credit points including 8 first-year education discipline courses

Subjects

  • Understanding University Learning
  • Atsgc1369, 15 Credit Points
  • Literacy And Numeracy
  • Introduction To Technical Maths
  • Mathematics And Introductory Statistics
  • Academic Writing
  • Knowledge And Professionals
  • Learning And Teaching Mathematics A
  • Child And Adolescent Development And Characteristics
  • Health And Physical Education Curriculum
  • Understanding Dis/Ability
  • Inclusive Education
  • Teaching And Learning With Digital Technologies
  • Learning And Teaching
  • Literacy, Language And Literature And Characteristics
  • Science Education

Standard entry requirements

Admission criteria for recent secondary graduates (Current year 12 and graduates from 2017 and 2018) Units 1 and 2: satisfactory completion in two units (any study combination) of any Maths or Units 3 and 4: any Mathematics Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 18 in any English. Literacy and numeracy test Compulsory: Applicants who are currently completing VCAL, unscored VCE, or those who do not meet the specified pre-requisite studies will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy test to determine their eligibility for admission. Click here to register for the test Entry requirements (non year 12) Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study Literacy and numeracy test Compulsory: All applicants who are not currently studying year 12 or recently completed year 12 in 2017 or 2018 will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy test to determine their eligibility for admission. Click here to register for the test. Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study Literacy and numeracy test Compulsory: All applicants who are not currently studying year 12 or recently completed year 12 in 2017 or 2018 will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy test to determine their eligibility for admission. Click here to register for the test. Admission criteria for applications with work and life experience Literacy and numeracy test Compulsory: All applicants who are not currently studying year 12 or recently completed year 12 in 2017 or 2018 will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy test to determine their eligibility for admission.

Study pathways

Graduates of the Foundation Access Studies (FAST) program may pathway into the Diploma of University Studies, with credit. Successful completion of the Diploma of University Studies (Education) provides a pathway into the 2nd year of the Bachelor of Education Studies

Further information

Further information: study.federation.edu.au

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