Graduate Diploma of Education - GDEF (Full Fee Paying) - Leading and Managing Educational Organisations
University of Southern QueenslandProgram Overview
The Graduate Diploma of Education - GDEF (Full Fee Paying) - Leading and Managing Educational Organisations at University of Southern Queensland is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Education over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Education - GDEF (Full Fee Paying) - Leading and Managing Educational Organisations programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Education - GDEF (Full Fee Paying) - Leading and Managing Educational Organisations programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Professional Learning
- Concepts and Theories in Educational Management
- Organisational Transformation Through Learning
- Educators as Leaders: Emerging Perspectives
- Human Resource Strategies for Innovation
- Australian Law for School Managers
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Building Pedagogical Leadership Capacity
- Marketing Your Educational Organisation
- Mentoring and Coaching
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
Completion of an Australian university Bachelor degree in an education related discipline, or equivalent (AQF Level 7) from a recognised institution.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of Southern Queensland
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, Australia
TheUniversity of Southern Queenslandis a publicresearch universitybased inToowoomba,Queensland,Australia, the sixth largest city in the Australian state ofQueensland. Founded in 1967 after a...
University Profile- Start Date Nov, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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