Diploma in Education Studies (Primary)
Want to work in primary schools? This Diploma teaches the skills and knowledge needed to work with primary school-aged children as a teacher aide, learning support officer or in after-school care. In the process, you’ll learn how to develop positive relationships that promote children’s sense of agency, safety and wellbeing.
In this program you will:
- Develop specialised knowledge and skills for employment with school-aged children age in school and out-of-school care contexts
- Learn to design creative, intentional teaching practices using language, play and cooperation
- Learn about child development, curriculum development, diversity and inclusion, and relevant legislation and guidelines
- Complete 40 days of professional experience placement
Location
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSPQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 1
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 1
- Delivery mode
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- Online with mandatory onsite requirements
- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 9
- Total units
- 96
- Duration
- 1 year 1 year
- UniSC program code
- ED102
Introductory courses 7 (72 units)
EDU101 Contexts of Practice: Mental Health Care
EDU103 Special Topic in Health and Community Care
EDU105 Health Law and Ethics
EDU116 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety(6 units)
EDU117 Managing Organisational Change(6 units)
EDU118 Leadership and Team Dynamics
EDU119 Training and Development
Developing courses 2 (24 units)
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Online | 60.00 |
| Fraser Coast | 60.00 |
Additional entry information
Completion of Year 12 or equivalent.
Proficiency in the English language is required for entry to all programs and courses. Any international or domestic applicant from a non-English speaking background must satisfy the University's standard and program specific English language requirements.
Program requirements
- To graduate with the Diploma of Education Studies (Primary) requires successful completion of 96 units. The course design includes seven courses each with a 12-unit value, and two courses each with a 6-unit value
- There are 40 days of Professional Experience (PEx) included in Diploma of Education Studies (Primary). The student is responsible for maintaining a current Blue Card to complete the required PEx days
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods, that may include essays, quizzes, seminar presentations and reports
- The Study Overseas Program is not currently available to students in the Diploma of Education Studies (Early Childhood)
- Cross institutional study is not permitted for the Diploma in Education Studies (Primary)
- It is the students' responsibility to enrol correctly and be aware of the academic calendar dates and the dates scheduled for the Professional Experience (PEx)
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning your remaining courses
Credit precedents
- On successful completion of the Diploma of Education Studies (Primary), you will receive 84 units* of credit towards UniSC's Bachelor of Primary Education. (*Note: you must also meet all entry requirements for the program)
- CSP estimate
- A$4,439 - 2024 Fees