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Enhance your education skills and expertise in conservation science and behaviour change through this unique opportunity to study conservation in action.Offered through the exclusive educational alliance between Taronga Conservation Society Australia and the University of Sydney, this new specialisation links theory and practice. The program is designed to develop the careers of teaching professionals, education administrators, researchers, policymakers, nature conservationists and wildlife professionals who are passionate about a healthy future for wildlife and people.

The Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Sports Coaching) has been designed for elite-level coaches and experienced elite athletes seeking to become coaches.Candidates will build on their technical expertise by developing skills in communicating ideas clearly to athletes, organising training sessions for maximum impact, giving and receiving feedback, using technology as a coaching tool, planning training programs, and remaining up-to-date with coaching trends.

The special education specialisation of the Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies is designed to help you develop the skills, knowledge and values needed to specialise in the teaching of children with special-education needs, or to qualify for appointments as leaders.You will tackle the challenges of students with special education needs, early language and learning issues, preventing disruptive behaviour, and teaching students with learning difficulties. The Master of Education (Special and Inclusive Education) is recognised by the NSW Department of Education and Training as a formal qualification in special education. Subject to meeting progression requirements in the graduate diploma, you may apply to transfer to the Master of Education (Special and Inclusive Education).

The Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Leadership in Aboriginal Education) prepares Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal teachers for leadership roles in schools and education systems.The degree is ideal for teachers with a lifelong commitment to social justice, equity, and culturally responsive approaches to curriculum, pedagogy, leadership and research.Through studying Leadership in Aboriginal Education, you will develop the skills and knowledge to improve educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and learn how to identify and disrupt deficit discourses about Aboriginal peoples, cultures and histories by creating deep and real world cultural understandings through your students.Subject to meeting progression requirements in the graduate diploma, you may apply to transfer to the Master of Education (Leadership in Aboriginal Education).

Tackling issues such as the processes and outcomes of globalisation in education, internationalising institutions and systems and inter-cultural education, you will gain skills and experience in this specialised diploma that are valuable for planners, officials, NGO employees and those who work in national or international organisations.

Acquire an understanding of theories of educational management and leadership, and of organisational behaviour and change processes and their impact on organisations.

Improve your understanding of educational psychology with this specialisation allowing you to focus on the educational psychology of human learning, thinking, motivation and development and applying this knowledge in educational contexts.Please note that the specialisation in educational psychology is not accredited by any psychological organisation and is not designed for those intending to become psychologists or school counsellors.

Become a leader in teaching digital technologies at your school. Enhance your skills and expertise in teaching the Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies through our new Master of Education (Digital Technologies). The program will provide you with an in-depth understanding of fundamental computer science concepts such as digital systems and data representation, algorithm design and implementation through professional development and training, and strategic planning and school leadership. This program is unique for developing Technological, Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) as well as strategies for leading the adoption and implementation of the new Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies. The program is suitable for aspiring school leaders, and for teachers seeking further accreditation in the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

This diploma is designed to develop and support the careers of trained teachers who are teaching professionals, educational administrators, researchers and policymakers.

Designed for professionals seeking either general or specific economic training for promotion or career change, the Graduate Diploma in Economics provides you with a toolkit to apply to real-life problem solving.The Economics degree at Sydney is the preferred professional development qualifications for many employers.With a combination of industry-relevant training and academic rigour, the course is a benchmark for high-end postgraduate economics training in Australia.Every effort, ie evening teaching times and lecture recordings, is made to make this program accessible to professionals and part-time students.