Graduate Diploma in Education Studies (GDipEdSt)
Graduate Diploma in Education Studies (GDipEdSt)
Program Code
GDES
Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
Academic Year
2024
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Education Studies is designed for trainers, educational consultants or any domestic or international student wishing to study Education at a postgraduate level.
Graduates of this program will NOT be eligible for teacher registration.
The Graduate Diploma in Education Studies is an AQF Level 8 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 1 year.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Examine evidence-based approaches to transform education outcomes positively
- Examine the creation of safe, inclusive and innovative learning environments
- Lead and engage diverse communities by inspiring exemplary cultures of learning, professionalism and respect
Conditions
Interruption of program:
Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
Program Maximum Duration: As specified in Table 1 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy, this program must be completed within a Maximum Duration which includes any periods of non-enrolment, leave of absence or approved study at other institutions for credit towards a Program.
Academic Program Rules for Graduate Diploma in Education Studies
There shall be a Graduate Diploma in Education Studies.
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Education Studies, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 24 units, comprising:
- Core courses to the value of 12 units
- Courses to the value of 12 units from one of the Master of Education specialisations:
- Educational Leadership and Wellbeing
- English Language Teaching
- Research
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
Courses to the value of 12 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value EDUC 7013 Educational Leadership in Diverse Contexts 3 EDUC 7054 Research Design 3 EDUC 7064 Introduction to Wellbeing in Education 3 EDUC 7065 Mixed Methods Research 3 EDUC 7550 Education Policies & Systems 3 EDUC 7551 Curriculum Development and Innovation 3 EDUC 7552 Pedagogical Engagement for Learning 3 EDUC 7553 Assessment & Evaluation 3
Electives
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Educational Leadership and Wellbeing specialisation
To satisfy the requirements for Educational Leadership and Wellbeing specialisation students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
Courses to the value of 12 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value EDUC 7018 Psychological Theories of Education 3 EDUC 7060OL Mentoring for Teachers 3 EDUC 7066 Leading Self and Others 3 EDUC 7067OL Leading Wellbeing 3 EDUC 7068 Leading Positive Change 3 EDUC 7071 Contemporary Issues in Wellbeing Education 3 -
English Language Teaching specialisation
To satisfy the requirements for English Language Teaching specialisation students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value EDUC 7418 Language Analysis for English Teachers 3 EDUC 7419 Intercultural Competencies in Eng Lang Teaching 3 EDUC 7420 English Language Teaching in Practice 3 EDUC 7421 English Language Teaching Methodology 3 -
Research specialisation
To satisfy the requirements for Research specialisation students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value EDUC 7020 Qualitative Approaches to Research 3 EDUC 7021 Quantitative Approaches to Research 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value EDUC 7055 Research Communication 3 EDUC 7055OL Research Communication 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Any of the core courses not previously completed.