Diploma of Teacher Education
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00115M
Want to inspire the next generation? Take your first step. Today's youth are growing up in a rapidly changing world. With classrooms and learning methods constantly evolving, we need new educators who are innovative, adaptable and inspired. If you're looking for a pathway to an accredited teaching degree, La Trobe's Diploma of Teacher Education is the perfect opportunity to take your first step towards a rewarding career in teaching. When you successfully complete the Diploma of Teacher Education, you could progress to a Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelor of Education (Secondary) or Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education. You'll also receive advanced standing for up to one year of full-time study. You'll develop solid foundations in digital learning, literacy, numeracy and learning contexts - skills that will serve you throughout your teaching career.
Structure
To qualify for the award of Diploma of Teacher Education, students must complete 120 credit points of study in total, consisting of: 120 core credit points
Subjects
- First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
- Becoming An Ethical Education Professional
- Digital Literacies
- Framing Cultural Identities
- How Humans Develop
- Introduction to Language and Literacy
- Numeracy in Education
- Understanding and Planning for Learning
- Understanding Self, Relationships and Learning
- Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education
Standard entry requirements
- Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (20) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
- Recent secondary education - UAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (Band 2) - equivalent to VCE 20 - One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 2), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 3).
- Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albury-Wodonga |
| No |
| |
| Bendigo |
| Yes |
| |
| Melbourne (Bundoora) |
| Yes |
| |
| Mildura |
| Yes |
| |
| Shepparton |
| Yes |
|
Fee comments
Campuses: Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne (Bundoora), Mildura, Shepparton.
Your course fees will depend on the subjects you choose to study: each subject has its own costs. The total course fee may vary depending on the subjects you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and your approved Credit for Prior Learning. Fees correct Friday, Dec 8 2023
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