Diploma of Educational Studies
Designed in partnership with Griffith University, the Diploma of Educational Studies transitions seamlessly into the highly-regarded Bachelor of Education. This puts you in a strong position for a wide range of teaching careers, across the public and private sectors. It can lead to senior positions, like department head or principal.
Griffith University has the highest education graduate success rates in Australia. Our graduates are in demand and find employment in the independent, Catholic and state education systems in Queensland as well as overseas.
An education qualification is also a good general qualification for many areas of work. Rather than teaching in schools, you could choose to follow a different pathway. Options include training settings in industry and government, outdoor education, adult literacy, libraries, educational research, education policy, or consultancy.
If you need additional English, Maths or Science qualifications to be eligible for a teaching degree, this new diploma is perfect for you. Rather than needing to complete extra study, including bridging and enabling subjects, you can meet the requirements while studying this one-year diploma.
Campus Information
Brisbane (Mount Gravatt) campus
Located on the edge of Toohey Forest with panoramic views of Brisbane, Mount Gravatt campus is the original site of Griffith College, opened in 1997. Adjacent to Griffith Nathan campus with panoramic views of Brisbane, Mount Gravatt has more than 4,000 students and offers degrees in criminology and criminal justice, education and psychology.
Gold Coast campus
With more than 18,000 students, our Gold Coast campus boasts a range of state-of- the-art facilities and offers teaching and research in almost all disciplines. Located just minutes from the Gold Coast’s world-famous beaches, the campus offers a dynamic and exciting student lifestyle, with extensive sporting amenities, handy services and a range of cafes and restaurants.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Casual or part-time work is a great way to earn some money while studying. It’s also a way to gain work experience that looks great on your curriculum vitae (CV). Employers are looking for potential employees with a range of skills that can be demonstrated by balancing both study and work commitments.
Having work experience can improve your chances of finding graduate employment, and can build the soft skills that employers seek, like teamwork, time-management skills, communication skills and problem-solving. You might also choose to volunteer or do an internship, both great ways of getting some experience in the workplace, developing soft skills and boosting your career opportunities. You will also be able to practise and demonstrate your ability to balance your commitments with a willingness to work hard.
It’s important to consider how much time you are able to put into work before making any commitments. College work and study commitments should always be your top priority! Know when your deadlines are and when you might need to cut back your shifts. As a guide, you should avoid working more than 15 hours per week during a trimester if you’re a full-time student.
If you are an international student, you must also be aware of the working hour limits attached to your student visa.
Griffith University can help you understand your career options, market yourself to employers, and transition to graduate employment. They can also assist with finding suitable employment while you study!
The CareerHub is your one-stop shop for jobs, careers events and appointments. It’s a free online system where you can:
- search and apply for job vacancies
- book an appointment with a Careers Development Consultant
- find out information and register for job-search-related workshops and recruitment events
- browse industry/employer profiles.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Course Code: 103070G
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
29900 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A