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Diploma in Education Studies (Primary)

Work with primary school-aged children

Is your goal to work in primary schools? This diploma teaches you the skills and knowledge you need 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.

Study locations QTAC code
  • Fraser Coast 019902
  • Online ^ 015731
Refer to the program footnotes
UniSC program code
ED102
Commence
Semester 1
Duration
1 year full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
Blended Learning
Other requirements
Proficiency in the English language is required for entry to all programs and courses and any international or domestic applicant from a non-English speaking background must satisfy the University's standard and program specific English language requirements.
Fee type 2021
  • Commonwealth supported places
Total courses
9
Total units
96
Footnotes
  • ^Online with mandatory onsite requirements available from Semester 1, 2022.

Is your goal to work in primary schools? This diploma teaches you the skills and knowledge you need 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 how 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 with school-aged children

Following successful completion of the Diploma of Education Studies (Primary), you may be eligible for credit into the Bachelor of Primary Education. (Note: you must meet all entry requirements for Bachelor of Primary Education to receive an offer for that program.)

Career opportunities
Employment in schools as a teacher aide, teacher educator, learning support or working with children in Outside School Hours Care.

Post-admission requirements
Students must have a Working with Children Check (Blue Card), or link their existing Blue Card to USC, prior to commencing a professional experience placement.

^Online with mandatory onsite requirements available from Semester 1, 2022.

Program structure

Introductory courses 7 (72 units)

EDU101
EDU103
EDU105
EDU116 (6 units)
EDU117 (6 units)
EDU118
EDU119

Developing courses 2 (24 units)

EDU209
EDU213

Total units: 96

Program requirements and notes

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