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Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) - Teaching area entry requirements

Self-assess your teaching areas

The self-assessment tool is available for you to assess your teaching areas prior to submitting your application through QTAC for formal assessment.

Applicants must satisfy the discipline study requirements of at least:

  • six curriculum specific courses (one-quarter of a degree) in a nominated first teaching area
  • four curriculum specific courses (one-sixth of a degree) in a nominated second teaching area.

A maximum of two introductory level courses can be counted towards a teaching area.

Select a teaching area to self-assess your eligibility for entry

Accounting — available as a first teaching area only
A combination of accounting, economics and finance courses.

Sample USC courses for an ACCOUNTING teaching area

ACC106 Corporations Law
ACC210 Civil Procedure
ACC211 Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice
ACC220 Administrative Law
ACC310 Professional Conduct
BUS102 Regulation
BUS203 Equity & Trusts
FIN210 Evidence

Or similar courses offered at other Australian tertiary institutions.

Suggested degrees

  • Business
  • Commerce
  • Financial Planning
Agricultural Science — available as a first teaching area only
A combination of courses across animal and plant biology, biochemistry, botany, chemistry, ecology, environmental science, horticulture and zoology.

Suggested degrees

  • Agricultural Science
  • Science
  • Vet Science
Biology — available as a first teaching area only
A combination of Biology courses covering anatomy, animal physiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, cell biology, ecology, genetics, human physiology, microbiology, molecular biology.

Sample USC courses for a BIOLOGY teaching area

ENS221 Communication and Thought
ENS222 Cell Biology
ENS318 Science Research Methods
LFS100 Introduction to Behavioural Health
LFS112 Human Physiology
LFS122 Human Anatomy
LFS201 Chemistry
LFS252 Introduction to Coaching Science
LFS261 Human Pathophysiology
MBT361 Functional Anatomy
SCI102 Introduction to Sports Medicine
SCI212 Motor Control and Learning

Or similar courses offered at other Australian tertiary institutions.

Suggested degrees

  • Biomedical Science
  • Science
  • Medicine
  • Vet Science
Business — available as a first and second teaching area
A combination of Business courses covering business plans, economic systems, financial management, human resource management, international business, marketing and operations management.

Sample USC courses for a BUSINESS teaching area

BUS104 Biomechanics I
BUS105 Exercise Physiology I
BUS203 Exercise Prescription and Programming
HRM210 Sport and Exercise Psychology
HRM220 Introduction to Clinical Placement
IBS210 Biomechanics II
MGT310 Exercise Physiology II
MKG221 Applying Clinical Exercise Research Honours

Or similar courses offered at other Australian tertiary institutions.

Suggested degrees

  • Business
  • Commerce

 

Chemistry — available as a first teaching area only

 A combination of Chemistry courses covering organic, physical, inorganic, biochemistry, analytical and environmental chemistry.

Sample USC courses for a CHEMISTRY teaching area

SCI105 Exercise in Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Health
CHM202 Exercise in Musculoskeletal Health
CHM210 Sports Nutrition
CHM310 Exercise Management in Chronic Disease
CHM311 Exercise in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
ENS305 Advanced Professional Experience in Clinical Exercise Science (Honours)A
LFS251 Advanced Professional Experience in Clinical Exercise Science (Honours)
SCI302 Exercise in Neurological Rehabilitation

Or similar courses offered at other Australian tertiary institutions.

Suggested degrees

  • Science

 

Chinese — available as a first and second teaching area

 A combination of courses across spoken and written Chinese. Native speakers may also be eligible.

 Suggested degrees

  • Arts
Dance — available as a first and second teaching area

A combination of studio practice courses in ballet, jazz, world dance contemporary, choreography (at university level).

Suggested degrees

  • Creative Industries
  • Performing Arts
Drama — available as a first teaching area only

A combination of studio practice courses in acting, directing, voice or movement, stage craft and history of theatre (at university level).

Sample USC courses for a DRAMA teaching area

DRA100 Clinical Exercise Honours Thesis: Honours
DRA101 Advanced Professional Experience in Clinical Exercise Science (Honours)C
DRA200 Advanced Professional Experience in Clinical Exercise Science (Honours) D
DRA201 Communication and Thought
DRA301 Secondary Professional Learning 1: Transitioning into the Profession
DRA302 Cell Biology
DRA202 Human Physiology
DRA203 Biodiversity and Ecology
DRA204 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
DRA205 Plant Diversity and Ecology

Or similar courses offered at other Australian tertiary institutions.

Suggested degrees

  • Fine Arts
  • Creative Industries
  • Performing Arts
English — available as a first and second teaching area

A combination of courses covering literature studies, creative writing, grammar, literacy and media and film studies.

Sample USC courses for an ENGLISH teaching area

CMN116 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
EDU307 Plant Growth and Reproduction
EGL120 Advanced Genetics
EGL201 Genetics
EGL205 Engaging Diverse Learners
EGL206 Secondary Professional Experience 2 : Managing the Diverse Learning Environment
EGL285 Teaching and Learning in English: Curriculum A
CMN213 Teaching Science: Curriculum A
CMN266 Teaching and Learning in English: Curriculum B

Or similar courses offered at other Australian tertiary institutions.

Suggested degrees

  • Arts
  • Creative Industries
  • Creative Writing
Film, TV and New Media — available as a first teaching area only

A combination of courses covering film and media theory and production.

Sample USC courses for a FILM, TELEVISION AND NEW MEDIA teaching area

CMN104 Teaching Science: Curriculum B
CMN105 Plant Growth and Reproduction
CMN200 Plant Growth and Reproduction
CMN201 Children’s Literature and Literacy
CMN202 Sustainable Teaching Practices: Information and Communication Technologies
CMN300 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
CMN303 Professional Experience: Transitioning into the Profession
DES101 Introduction to Criminology
HIS290 Understanding Crime

Or similar courses offered at other Australian tertiary institutions.

Suggested degrees

  • Arts
  • Creative Arts
  • Creative Industries
French — available as a first and second teaching area

A combination of courses across spoken and written French. Native speakers may also be eligible.

Suggested degrees

  • Arts
Geography — available as a first and second teaching area

A combination of courses across human geography, physical geographies, economic geography, geomorphology, bio-geography, geology, cultural studies and environmental studies.

Sample USC courses for a GEOGRAPHY teaching area

GEO100 Communication and Thought
GEO101 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
GEO201 Justice and the Australian Legal System
GEO310 Foundations of Human Behaviour
GEO201 Policing
GEO301 Punishment and Corrections
GEO302 Applied Crime Prevention
GEO310 Social Research
GEO340 Diversity, Crime and Justice
GEO350 Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice
GEO390 Criminal Law: An Introduction
ENP236 Professional Ethics and Integrity Management
ENP245 Communication and Thought
ENS253 Engineering Professional Practice
ENP255
ENS242
ENS254
ENS353

Or similar courses offered at other Australian tertiary institutions.

Suggested degrees

  • Arts
  • Environmental Science
  • Science
German — available as a first and second teaching area

A combination of courses across spoken and written German. Native speakers may also be eligible.

Suggested degrees

  • Arts
Health and Physical Education — available as a first and second teaching area

A combination of courses across biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, motor control and learning, health and nutrition and coaching science.

Sample USC courses for a HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION teaching area

LFS103
LFS112
LFS122
SPX102
SPX201
SPX231
SPX361
SPX362
SPX331
SPX322
SPX371

Or similar courses offered at other Australian tertiary institutions.

Suggested degrees

  • Human Movement
  • Sport and Exercise Science
History — available as a first and second teaching area

A combination of courses across modern and ancient history.

Sample USC courses for a HISTORY teaching area

HIS100
HIS140
HIS225
HIS230
HIS231
HIS232
HIS250
HIS265
HIS320
SCS130

Or similar courses offered at other Australian tertiary institutions.

Suggested degrees

  • Arts

 

Indonesian — available as a first and second teaching area

A combination of courses across spoken and written Indonesian. Native speakers may also be eligible.

Sample USC courses for an INDONESIAN teaching area

IND110
IND111
IND210
IND211
IND310
IND311
IND220
IND221
IND222
IND223
IND212
LNG110

Or similar courses offered at other Australian tertiary institutions.

Suggested degrees

  • Arts
Information and Communications Technology — available as a first and second teaching area

A combination of courses covering information and intelligent systems, software and system engineering and design.

Sample USC courses for an INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY teaching area

BUS108
DES105
ICT211
ICT220
ICT221
ICT310
ICT311
ICT320

Or similar courses offered at other Australian tertiary institutions.

Suggested degrees

  • Information Technology
Italian — available as a first and second teaching area

A combination of courses across spoken and written Italian. Native speakers may also be eligible.

Sample USC courses for an ITALIAN teaching area

ITL110
ITL111
ITL200
ITL201
ITL210
ITL211
ITL310
ITL311
LNG110

Or similar courses offered at other Australian tertiary institutions.

Suggested degrees

  • Arts
Japanese — available as a first and second teaching area

A combination of courses across spoken and written Japanese. Native speakers may also be eligible.

Sample USC courses for a JAPANESE teaching area

LNG110
JPN110
JPN111
JPN210
JPN211
JPN310 Physics
JPN311 Engineering Statics
JPN200 Introduction to Engineering Design
JPN201 Calculus and Algebra

Or similar courses offered at other Australian tertiary institutions.

Suggested degrees

  • Arts

 

Mathematics — available as a first and second teaching area

A combination of Mathematics courses across calculus, algebra, numerical analysis.

Sample USC courses for a MATHEMATICS teaching area

MTH100 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
MTH102 Mechanics of Materials
MTH200 Earth's Surface Processes
MTH202 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology
MTH212 Hydrology and Geomorphology
MTH302 Soil Properties, Processes and Rehabilitation
MTH312 Biodiversity and Ecology
ENG203 Chemistry
ENS381 Science Research Methods
ICT221 Engineering Computer Programming
SCI202 Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics

Or similar courses offered at other Australian tertiary institutions.

Suggested degrees

  •  Science
Music — available as a first and second teaching area

A combination of music related courses in composition, general music, performance and musicology.

Suggested degrees

  • Music
  • Arts (with a Music major)
Physics — available as a first teaching area only

A combination of Physics courses in force, energy motion and Mathematics courses.

Sample USC courses for a PHYSICS teaching area

SCI107 Engineering Materials
SCI110 Plant Diversity and Ecology
MTH202 Structural Engineering
MTH302 Soil Mechanics
PHY201 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
PHY202 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
PHY311 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
ENS281 Engineering Project Management

Or similar courses offered at other Australian tertiary institutions.

Suggested degrees

  • Engineering
  • Science
Science — available as a first and second teaching area

A combination of courses across anatomy, biology, chemistry, earth sciences, environmental science and physics.

Sample USC courses for a SCIENCE teaching area

CHM202 Construction Technology
CHM210 Restoration Ecology
CHM310 Population Ecology and Genetics
CHM311 Engineering Research Methodology
ENS305 Coastal Geomorphology
ENS281 Numerical Analysis
ENS221 Fluids, Waves and Thermodynamics
ENS222 Engineering Project 1
LFS100 Design of Roads and Drainage
LFS112 Concrete Structures and Technology
LFS251 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems
LFS252 Engineering Project 2
LFS261 Engineering Sustainable Design
MBT352 Advanced Soil Mechanics
MBT361 K'gari-Fraser Island Field Studies
PHY201 Special Field Studies Topic
PHY202 Special Research Project
PHY311 Workplace Learning I
SCI102 Infant Care
SCI105 Leadership in Clinical Practice
SCI107 Learning and Teaching in the Practice Environment
SCI110 Research in Health Care

Or similar courses offered at other Australian tertiary institutions.

Suggested degrees

  • Biomedical Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Science
  • Sport and Exercise Science
Spanish — available as a first and second teaching area

A combination of courses across spoken and written Spanish. Native speakers may also be eligible.

Suggested degrees

  • Arts

Study of Religion — available as a first and second teaching area

A combination of courses covering theology, major world religions, religion in Australia, religious beliefs and practices.

Suggested degrees

  • Arts

  • Theology

Visual Arts — available as a first and second teaching area

A combination of studio practice courses in painting, drawing, design, sculpture, print making and art history/theory (at a university level).

Suggested degrees

  • Fine Arts