This Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary) Study Plan is for students commencing in the current Semester. Please refer to program requirements and notes
Full-time students
Study period of entry
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU603 Strategy, Governance and Ethics | |||
| EDU342 Leading and Managing Organisations | |||
| EDU604 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success | |||
| EDU614 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications |
Plus select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU602 Introduction to Indigenous Australia | |||
| EDU641 Professional People Skills for Study, Community and Society |
Final study period
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU340 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success | |||
| EDU652 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications | |||
| EDU615 Therapeutic Communication Skills | |||
| EDU616 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services |
Plus select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU602 Professional People Skills for Study, Community and Society | |||
| EDU641 Group Processes and Practice |
Part-time students
Study period of entry
Required courses (1)
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU603 Introduction to Indigenous Australia |
Plus select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU602 Introduction to Social Work Practice Theories | |||
| EDU641 Elements of Design |
Second study period
Required courses (3)
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU342 Fundamentals of Photography | |||
| EDU604 Drawing Practice | |||
| EDU614 Introduction to Games Programming |
Third period of entry
Required courses (2)
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU340 Art, Design and Digital Culture | |||
| EDU652 Design Methods |
Final study period
Required courses (2)
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU615 Visual Communication and Culture | |||
| EDU616 Visual Identity |
Plus select 1 course from:
| Course | Semester of offer (Sunshine Coast) | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU602 Animation Principles, Process and Production | |||
| EDU641 Animation and Visualisation |
- EDU603 is the core introduction course for the Graduate Diploma in Education, students are strongly recommended to enrol during first teaching session of entry.
- Full time students should enrol into EDU604 and EDU614 consecutively (within the first teaching session) or EDU615 and EDU616 consecutively (within the second teaching session). Full time students in their first teaching session are recommended to enrol into a total of five courses (two of which are 6 units, EDU604 and EDU614 OR EDU615 and EDU616 ) and one course must be a curriculum course EDU342 or EDU652 .
- All students should ensure that they are adequately prepared for their teaching practice with sufficient curriculum courses EDU342 or EDU652 . Curriculum courses include development of lesson and unit planning skills that are essential for a successful teaching practice.
- Part time students must complete all courses within two years.