Graduate Diploma in Education

This course is designed to meet the needs of trainers and teachers in education, community, government and industry.

It builds on your qualifications or experience – preparing you for higher roles.

The course provides a perfect mix of hands-on practice and education theory.

You’ll gain the confidence and skill set needed to lead school or workplace programs.

We teach up-to-date methods in many areas, including:

designing and implementing learning programs educational leadership e-learning evaluation and assessment vocational training.

There’s also the opportunity to conduct workplace research, aimed at improving training or influencing policy and practice.

This diploma is the second of three graduate courses and successful completion gains you admission to the Master of Education.

This course does not provide registration to teach in Australia.

To complete the Graduate Diploma in Education students will be required to complete 96 credit points consisting of:

• 24 credit points of Core units
• 72 credit points of Elective units

Additional Notes:

• EED6001 must be taken in your first semester of study

Course structure and units

Core Unit

• Contemporary Issues in Education and Training Unit code EED6001 Credits24

Select 72 credit points (3 units) from the following Elective units:

• Evaluation Unit code AED5008 Credits24
• Innovation Unit code AED5009 Credits24
• Approaches to Learning Unit code AED5011 Credits24
• E-Learning Unit code AED5023 Credits24
• Positive Education Unit code AED5030 Credits24
• Curriculum & Pedagogy Unit code EED6002 Credits24
• Enhancing Skills and Knowledge Unit code EED6011 Credits24
• Post-Colonial and Indigenous Approaches to Learning and Teaching in the 21 Century Unit code EED6013 Credits24

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any disciplineORCompletion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar disciplineORApplicants without an undergraduate qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Diploma based on approved work experience. Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma, graduates will be eligible for admission to this course with credit granted for completed units.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Credit for skills and past study

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.

Additional information

All applicants are required (1) to submit a current version of their CV (2) to present a 200 word statement outlining why they are interested in undertaking this course.

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: