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Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching (Specialisation)

The Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching (Specialisation) is designed for students who have successfully completed a three year undergraduate qualification and want to move into a career as a primary (Years 1-7) or secondary (Years 8-12) school teacher.

As a graduate of the Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching you will be workplace and future orientated, and as such will have the demonstrated capacity to enhance workplace capability and a clear focus on designing pedagogical strategies to achieve learning.

Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching (Specialisation)

Duration 2 terms full-time, 4 terms part-time
Intake Dates February
Mode of Study On-campus, Distance Education
Domestic Availability  Rockhampton,  Distance Education 
International Availability‡  Rockhampton, 
Work Integrated Learning 56 days of Embedded Professional Learning to be completed over school terms 2 and 3, plus a six week graduate internship over the first six weeks of school term 4
Specialisations Available Primary (Years 1-7), Secondary (Years 8-12)
CRICOS 066533C - QLD

‡ International students residing in Australia on a student visa must study full-time on-campus.

Why Study Education at CQUniversity

The Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching develops the essential professional knowledge and skills required for teaching that complement previous university level studies. If, for example, you have graduated with an engineering degree and now want to teach physics in the school system, this program is for you. This program will enable you to gain the skills and knowledge to teach students and design pedagogical strategies to enable student learning.

Entry Requirements

Domestics Applicants: To be eligible for entry into the Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching you must have completed a three-year non-education bachelor degree from a university or college. You must have a GPA of at least four from your bachelor’s degree.

You must demonstrate the capacity to undertake the degree by meeting the following entry criteria for the teaching focus in which you wish to specialise:

Primary (Years 1 - 7): A three-year non-education undergraduate degree from a university or college relevant to primary schooling key learning areas (KLAs). You must indicate how your prior study applies to a range of KLAs.

Secondary (Years 8-12): A three-year non-education undergraduate degree from a university or college that demonstrates sufficient knowledge development in two teaching areas. A teaching area consists of six or more courses studied within your undergraduate degree.

Applicants with degrees completed overseas must provide evidence to support that the qualification is equivalent to an Australian three-year bachelor degree.

In addition, you must provide a written statement accompanying your application. This should include the following information:

  • The chosen teaching focus: primary (Years 1 - 7) or secondary (Years 8 - 12) and why this has been chosen.
  • The reasons for choosing teaching as a career, as well as listing any previous teaching experience or lead learning in the workplace.
  • If choosing a primary focus, indicate how the previous undergraduate study applies to eight  KLAs.
  • If choosing a secondary focus, indicate how previous undergraduate study or experience relates to the two teaching areas in which you will specialise.

From 1 January, 2013, the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) will introduce changes to the assessment criteria for English language proficiency to be consistent with teacher registration requirements in Australian states and territories.

This program can only be studied within Australia.

English Requirements

In addition to the academic prerequisites listed above, international applicants are required to have an acceptable level of competency in writing, reading, speaking and understanding English.  For entry to this program, applicants will be required to have an IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) that shows an average band score of 7.5 across all four areas with:-

  • A score of at least 7.0 for Reading and Writing; and
  • A score of at least 8.0 for Speaking and Listening

All applicants who have completed their undergraduate degree at an overseas institution (excluding countries: Australia, NZ, UK, USA, Canada, Republic of Ireland) must also provide evidence of English Language Proficiency adhering to the same average scores as outlined above for entry to this program.   

The IELTS test scores must appear on a single IELTS TRF and be the result of a test undertaken during the 12 month period prior to submitting an application.

Career Opportunities

  • Teacher (primary/secondary)
  • Teaching profession related roles
  • Trainer (private organisation)
  • Education liaison officer
  • Curriculum designer

Work Intergrated Learning

The in-school placement/practicum in this program meets the minimum requirements set by the Queensland College of Teachers. There are 56 days of embedded professional practices to be completed plus a six week graduate internship.

Program Structure

You are required to complete eight core courses from either the primary or secondary specialisations.

Course Information

For example courses you could study as part of the Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching (Specialisation) program please click here.

As CQUniversity is committed to providing quality, up-to-date and relevant education, please note courses are refreshed regularly and may not be an exact indication of course availability for your study. Please call 13CQUni 13 27 86 if you have specific questions regarding course information regarding your specific application.

Residential School and Study Requirements

There are three compulsory residential schools which are mandatory for this program.  These residential schools will only be held at CQUniversity Rockhampton with the first being scheduled for Orientation Week.

Residential School 1 - Orientation to Program - Monday 18 to Thursday 21 February 2013 (inclusive) 4 days;

Residential School 2 - Mid-program - Monday 24 to Wednesday 26 June 2013 (inclusive) 3 days; and

Residential School 3 - Pre-Internship - Monday 23 to Wednesday 25 September 2013 (inclusive) 3 days.

Note:

Part-time students COMMENCING in 2013 must attend:

  • Residential School 1: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday;
  • Residential School 2: Wednesday only;
  • Residential School 3: Do not need to attend in first year of study.

Part-time students who are in their SECOND YEAR in 2013 must attend:

  • Residential School 1: Thursday only;
  • Residential School 2: Monday and Tuesday only;
  • Residential School 3: Monday 23 to Wednesday 25 September 2013 (inclusive) 3 days.

A schedule timetable for these residential schools will be emailed to students at least TWO WEEKS prior to the commencement of the residential school.  For further information, please contact the program advisor.

Professional Recognition

Graduates will be eligible to apply for provisional registration with the Queensland College of Teachers with full registration being granted after a probation period.

Please note: like other professions, the teaching profession is impacted by issues of supply and demand. It is therefore wise to investigate your employment prospects prior to deciding on a program specialisation. This is especially important if you are unable to relocate.