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Graduate Diploma of Education - GDED (Commonwealth Supported Place) - Special Education

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

Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Education - GDED (Commonwealth Supported Place) - Special Education 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 - GDED (Commonwealth Supported Place) - Special Education 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 - GDED (Commonwealth Supported Place) - Special Education 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. Educating Students with Special Needs
  2. Consultation and Communication: Theory and Practice
  3. Developmental Foundations for Learning
  4. Individual Assessment and Testing
  5. Learning Difficulties: Reading
  6. Learning Difficulties: Mathematics
  7. Behaviour Support
  8. Emotional and Behavioural Problems of Children and Adolescents
  9. Programs to Promote Gifted Achievement Across the Lifespan
  10. Positive Behaviour Support within School Contexts
  11. Gifted Achievement Across the Lifespan
  12. Creativity and Innovation Across the Lifespan
  13. Autism

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

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About University of Southern Queensland

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University of Southern Queensland

Darling Heights, Australia

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Application Information
  • Start Date 2017-11-13
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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