Graduate Diploma in Education Studies (GDipEdSt)
Graduate Diploma in Education Studies (GDipEdSt)
Program Code
GDES
Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
Special Notes
Note: This program will not be offered in 2021.
Academic Year
2021
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, who does not already hold a qualification in teaching.
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.
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
- Elective courses to the value of 12 units
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.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value 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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Elective Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Elective Courses students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
Education Electives
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 7015 Measurement, Assessment & Evaluation 3 EDUC 7021 Quantitative Approaches to Research 3 EDUC 7011 Introduction to Quantitative Methods 3 EDUC 7020 Qualitative Approaches to Research 3 EDUC 7059 Qualitative Methods 3 EDUC 7055 Research Communication 3 EDUC 7058 Research Processes 3 EDUC 7031 Education Major Project (6 Unit) 6 EDUC 7008 Indigenous Education 3 EDUC 7018 Neuroscience and Education 3 EDUC 7054 Research Design 3