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Graduate Diploma of Teaching Specialisation Secondary Schooling
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • Online
Campus
  • -
Duration
  • 1 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 8 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 5864
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 15200
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • Online
Campus
  • -
Duration
  • 1 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 8 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 15520

What will I study?

Professional experience

In addition to the courses listed below, you will also need complete professional experience. These experiences provide you with opportunities to put theory into practice.

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 4
Plus Sector Specialisation courses 4
Plus 75 days professional experience   
Total 8

Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.
Core Courses:
EDC2100Managing Supportive Learning Environments
EDC4000Professional Placement and Portfolio
EDG2000Designing for Learning
EDG3000Designing for Diversity
Secondary Schooling specialisation:  
EDS2401Middle Phase Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDS3450Senior Phase Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDS4250Literacies Across the Curriculum 
Plus one of the following:
EDO3211Teaching in Global Contexts 
EDP4140Second Language Learning and Pedagogy 
EDV3500Competency Based Training and Assessment 
EDX3250Adolescence: Issues and Challenges