Diploma in Education Studies

Discover how you can make an impact in your community and empower the next generation.

In the Diploma of Education Studies, you'll develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to aim for a career in teaching. You'll come to understand the profession of teaching, engage with various styles of teaching (pedagogy) and assessment, and explore how educators develop creative abilities in children.

You'll learn about historical and contemporary education systems and care, including elements of education curriculum, policy and practice both in Australia and globally. Undertake specialised study in key learning areas including English, PDHPE and HSIE. You'll also have the opportunity to meet the English and Maths level requirements needed to study an undergraduate degree.

The Diploma in Education Studies has been designed to give you a core knowledge base where you'll learn academic literacy, research and discipline-specific skills needed for further study. You'll complete a short list of directed courses, providing you with a taste of discipline areas within our Education degrees. The diploma also offers an opportunity to upskill and gain a qualification if you are interested in entering or remaining in the workplace. You will learn to think critically, solve emerging issues, innovate and expand your skills and knowledge across a range of areas.

The Diploma in Education Studies offers guaranteed entry pathway into the Bachelor of Education (Primary), the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) or the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary). Upon completion, you can choose to continue your studies in one of our Undergraduate Degrees, or exit with a Diploma qualification.

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