Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation)
Australian Catholic University
About
The Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation) is designed for domestic and international students who want to undertake a pre-service teacher degree in early childhood, primary, or secondary education but do not currently meet the subject requirements or entry rank for the initial teacher education course.
By completing this pathway course you may be eligible to enter the relevant bachelor degree and gain credit for units successfully completed that are beyond the stated prerequisite requirements.
The Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation) is also available by direct entry application to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Away From Base mode.
Our early childhood and primary units are only available in this study mode.
Structure
| Year – Study Period | Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 - Semester 1 | EDAB161 Indigenous Cultures and Peoples | EDLA168 Children’s Literature for Literacy (Pre: English requirement) | EDST108 Science, inquiry and sustainability (Pre: Science requirement) | EDFD167 Contexts for Learning and Development |
| Year 1 - Semester 2 | EDAR104 Creative arts in the early years | EDLA167 Linguistics for Literacy (Pre: English requirement) | EDMA163 Exploring Mathematics 1 (Pre: Math requirement) | UNCC100 Self and community: exploring the anatomy of modern society |
Entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed:
- Year 12 with the ACU minimum eligibility rank for Diploma programs; or
- Entry via an alternative pathway as approved for ACU; or
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants may be selected following an interview with the course coordinator and staff of the campus Indigenous Higher Education Unit. An applicant should have:
- Minimum of three years’ work experience; or
- Year 12 or equivalent; or
- Relevant tertiary study skills or successful completion of a Tertiary Communication Skills program.
*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2021 Admission.
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