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Graduate Diploma of Education (Commonwealth Supported Place - CSP) or Graduate Diploma of Education (Full Fee Paying - FFP) (GDE logo
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Graduate Diploma of Education (Commonwealth Supported Place - CSP) or Graduate Diploma of Education (Full Fee Paying - FFP) (GDE

University of Southern Queensland
Degree Postgraduate Diploma
Duration 12 months
Delivery Online
Location Darling Heights, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Education (Commonwealth Supported Place - CSP) or Graduate Diploma of Education (Full Fee Paying - FFP) (GDE 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 (Commonwealth Supported Place - CSP) or Graduate Diploma of Education (Full Fee Paying - FFP) (GDE 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Online
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Education (Commonwealth Supported Place - CSP) or Graduate Diploma of Education (Full Fee Paying - FFP) (GDE programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Four or five units (depending on specialisation) must be taken from the recommended enrolment pattern of the selected specialisation.
  2. One or two discipline courses (depending on specialisation).
  3. Early Childhood
  4. Guidance and Counselling
  5. Special Education
  6. Teaching English Language to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
  7. Adult, Professional and Workplace Learning
  8. Applied Linguistics
  9. Career Development
  10. Curriculum and Pedagogical Leadership
  11. Leading and Managing Educational Organisations
  12. Multicultural Education
  13. Online and Distributed Learning

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

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University of Southern Queensland

Darling Heights, Australia

University of Southern Queensland is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...

University Profile
  • Start Date 2017-11-13
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months