Diploma of Education
Program code
8044
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
1 year full-time
2 years part-time
Credit points
80
Indicative fee
$5,500.00* per year (more)
* 2024 indicative annual CSP
fee
Commencing in
Trimester 1 and Trimester 2
Prerequisites
- General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C)
- non-academic entry requirements
- Students selecting Primary Education from second year of the Bachelor of Education will need a General Science subject (Units 3 and 4, C) or equivalent
Assumed knowledge
- English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English and Literature Extension (Units 3 and 4, C)
How to apply
Admission requirements
The University's Admission Policy will apply.
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to these programs are described below.
Credit and recognition of prior learning
Griffith University awards credit for prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information see below.
How to apply
Selection for admission to an undergraduate degree is made on the basis of academic merit.
Selection for admission is competitive as the number of applicants generally exceeds the places available. The minimum requirement for eligibility for admission is completion of Year 12 of secondary school or equivalent academic achievement.
Prerequisites for admission may be specified in terms of levels of achievement in particular Year 12 subjects. Prerequisite conditions may be satisfied by other study or experience which is considered to be equivalent to the Year 12 prerequisites. More information is available on the Prerequisites and Assumed Knowledge website.
Further information for Queensland students completing an ATAR can be found here.
Domestic applicants should apply for admission through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
Domestic applicants from NSW and ACT should apply for admission through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
A summary of the student profile for this program can be found on the QTAC website for Gold Coast|Logan|Mt Gravatt. The Rank profile is located on the Student Profile tab.
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous secondary studies were completed in a country other than Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom or the United States of America or undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
- A minimum overall band score of 7.5 in IELTS (Academic) with a score of at least 8.0 for Listening and Speaking and a score of at least 7.0 for Reading and Writing;
- OR a score of at least 4 in each of the areas of Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing in the ISLPR*;
- OR successful completion of at least one year full-time Bachelor-level study where the language of instruction is English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom or the United States of America.
*The ISLPR test will only be accepted if it has been administered by ISLPR Language Services, Mt Gravatt, Queensland.
English test results must be no more than two years old.
The Direct Entry Program (DEP) pathway is not accepted for this program.
Applicants should refer to the following University procedure for further information:
QTAC application information
Diploma of Education - Mt Gravatt
ATAR/RANK *
VET Qualification
QTAC code
223371
Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Prerequisites
General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C); non-academic entry requirements. Students selecting Primary Education from second year of the Bachelor of Education will need a General Science subject (Units 3 and 4, C) or equivalent.
Assumed knowledge
English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English and Literature Extension (Units 3 and 4, C)
Recommended
For students selecting Secondary Education from second year of the Bachelor of Education: Senior studies in chosen teaching areas. MATHS requires Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) successfully completed at senior level. CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS OR BIOLOGY require the chosen area successfully completed at senior level.
*The above ATAR/Rank from the 2024 admission cycle represents the minimum adjusted ATAR/Rank to which an offer was made. Minimum thresholds can change from year to year and should be used as a guide only for any future intakes. Applicants with VET qualifications may not be offered a place if the lowest selection rank is higher than the equivalent rank for the VET qualification. Quotas may apply to this program.
Diploma of Education - Logan
ATAR/RANK *
VET Qualification
QTAC code
261442
Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Prerequisites
General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C); non-academic entry requirements. Students selecting Primary Education from second year of the Bachelor of Education will need a General Science subject (Units 3 and 4, C) or equivalent.
Assumed knowledge
English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English and Literature Extension (Units 3 and 4, C)
Recommended
For students selecting Secondary Education from second year of the Bachelor of Education: Senior studies in chosen teaching areas. MATHS requires Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) successfully completed at senior level. CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS OR BIOLOGY require the chosen area successfully completed at senior level.
*The above ATAR/Rank from the 2024 admission cycle represents the minimum adjusted ATAR/Rank to which an offer was made. Minimum thresholds can change from year to year and should be used as a guide only for any future intakes. Applicants with VET qualifications may not be offered a place if the lowest selection rank is higher than the equivalent rank for the VET qualification. Quotas may apply to this program.
Diploma of Education - Gold Coast
ATAR/RANK *
VET Qualification
QTAC code
232291
Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Prerequisites
General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C); non-academic entry requirements. Students selecting Primary Education from second year of the Bachelor of Education will need a General Science subject (Units 3 and 4, C) or equivalent.
Assumed knowledge
English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English and Literature Extension (Units 3 and 4, C)
Recommended
For students selecting Secondary Education from second year of the Bachelor of Education: Senior studies in chosen teaching areas. MATHS requires Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C) successfully completed at senior level. CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS OR BIOLOGY require the chosen area successfully completed at senior level.
*The above ATAR/Rank from the 2024 admission cycle represents the minimum adjusted ATAR/Rank to which an offer was made. Minimum thresholds can change from year to year and should be used as a guide only for any future intakes. Applicants with VET qualifications may not be offered a place if the lowest selection rank is higher than the equivalent rank for the VET qualification. Quotas may apply to this program.
UAC application information (for NSW and ACT applicants)
Diploma of Education - Gold Coast - Pathway into Bachelor of Education
ATAR *
UAC code
283233
Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Prerequisites
General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C); non-academic entry requirements. Students selecting Primary Education from second year of the Bachelor of Education will need a General Science subject (Units 3 and 4, C) or equivalent.
Assumed knowledge
English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English and Literature Extension (Units 3 and 4, C)
Recommended
For students selecting Secondary Education from second year of the Bachelor of Education: Senior studies in chosen teaching areas. MATHS requires Mathematics Advanced or HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or 2 completed at senior level. CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS OR BIOLOGY require the chosen area completed at senior level.
*The above ATAR/Rank from the 2024 admission cycle represents the minimum adjusted ATAR/Rank to which an offer was made. Minimum thresholds can change from year to year and should be used as a guide only for any future intakes.
Diploma of Education - Logan - Pathway into Bachelor of Education
ATAR *
UAC code
283267
Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Prerequisites
General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C); non-academic entry requirements. Students selecting Primary Education from second year of the Bachelor of Education will need a General Science subject (Units 3 and 4, C) or equivalent.
Assumed knowledge
English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English and Literature Extension (Units 3 and 4, C)
Recommended
For students selecting Secondary Education from second year of the Bachelor of Education: Senior studies in chosen teaching areas. MATHS requires Mathematics Advanced or HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or 2 completed at senior level. CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS OR BIOLOGY require the chosen area completed at senior level.
*The above ATAR/Rank from the 2024 admission cycle represents the minimum adjusted ATAR/Rank to which an offer was made. Minimum thresholds can change from year to year and should be used as a guide only for any future intakes.
Diploma of Education - Mt Gravatt - Pathway into Bachelor of Education
ATAR *
UAC code
283268
Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Prerequisites
General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 and 4, C); non-academic entry requirements. Students selecting Primary Education from second year of the Bachelor of Education will need a General Science subject (Units 3 and 4, C) or equivalent.
Assumed knowledge
English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English and Literature Extension (Units 3 and 4, C)
Recommended
For students selecting Secondary Education from second year of the Bachelor of Education: Senior studies in chosen teaching areas. MATHS requires Mathematics Advanced or HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or 2 completed at senior level. CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS OR BIOLOGY require the chosen area completed at senior level.
*The above ATAR/Rank from the 2024 admission cycle represents the minimum adjusted ATAR/Rank to which an offer was made. Minimum thresholds can change from year to year and should be used as a guide only for any future intakes.
Credit and recognition of prior learning
Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website:
Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect.