Diploma of Education/Bachelor of Education
Griffith University
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Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
The Diploma of Education is a pathway program designed to help you transition into the Bachelor of Education. You’ll develop foundational knowledge and skills in a supportive learning environment, setting you up for success in your further studies. Ranked in Australia's top 5 for teacher education, Griffith’s School of Education and Professional Studies continues to drive the future of education, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to your learning. Our lecturers are among the best in Australia and have been recognised with national teaching awards.
The Diploma of Education will equip you with an understanding of fundamental teaching principles from a global perspective, with a focus on digital learning. You’ll be introduced to the theory that underpins the work of educators and explore the historic and cultural context of teaching. Discover the ways in which social beliefs and attitudes influence the design and delivery of different forms of education. You’ll also gain a greater understanding of the factors that influence students' educational experiences and outcomes, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Areas of study
Education.
Career opportunities
Upon successful completion of this diploma, you will be offered guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Education. The Diploma of Education is not designed to lead to initial teacher registration (Primary or Secondary).
Fees and charges
Essential requirements for admission
Teaching questionnaire: As part of the non-academic entry requirement, applicants must complete the Teaching Questionnaire, which includes four questions about their motivation and suitability for teaching. How to complete the teaching questionnaire.
Check the special requirements and policies for this course.
Prerequisites
Mathematics Standard 2 or Mathematics Advanced or HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or 2 (Band 3), plus non-academic entry requirements. Students selecting Primary Education from second year of the Bachelor of Education will need any two units of Science (Band 3)
Primary teaching: Students selecting primary education from Year 2 need to have completed any 2 units of science (Band 3). Students undertaking an initial teacher education program will need to successfully complete the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) to graduate from the program. Students are permitted three test attempts in total for each component. If students fail three test attempts for each component, they will not be able to graduate.
Previous education studies: Successful completion of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) is not an entry requirement for this program. However, if you have achieved a 'satisfactory' result for one or more component of the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE) at another institution, the 'satisfactory' result can be carried across with your program application. You are not eligible to apply for a place in the program if one or more component of LANTITE remains at 'unsatisfactory' after two test attempts for that component. Griffith University does not support reset of LANTITE test attempts.
Secondary teaching: Students select teaching areas that they have successfully studied (at Band 3) in their senior schooling. For the mathematics teaching area: Mathematics Advanced or Mathematics Extension 1 or Mathematics Extension 2. For biology, chemistry or physics teaching areas: Biology, Chemistry or Physics respectively.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Assumed knowledge: Any two units of English (Band 3).
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Griffith VET Guarantee applies to this program.
All applicants
Minimum selection rank: 65.00 for Trimester 1, 2025 entry.
Further information
View all details of this course on the Griffith University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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