Diploma of Educational Studies
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS: 00300K
The Diploma of Educational Studies is a versatile one year qualification that provides you with opportunities to undertake a range of roles in diverse educational settings. Depending on State and Territory requirements these may include: supporting teachers in school-age education (as an education aide, teacher's aide and assistant teacher) or working as an educator in out-of-school-hours care. This course will prepare you to work as an: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education officer/worker Homeland teaching assistant Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language and culture teaching assistant Inclusion supports facilitator Education assistant Support worker (children with disabilities) Education assistant (special needs) Teacher aide Education support worker Teacher assistant
Structure
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points as detailed below.
Standard entry requirements
Admission requirements are met by one of the following: Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*. Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher. Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma. Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications. Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140. Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course. Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience. Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course: Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman Air Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal Army: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal Current School Leaver Pathways: Best of 3 Year 12 subject grades School recommendation program * After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casuarina |
| No |
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| CDU Online |
| No |
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