Teachers College in Australia

University of Queensland Teachers College in Australia

Program Overview - Graduate Diploma in Education

University and Faculty:	The University of Queensland Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Program:	Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary)
University Location:	Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
City Population:	2.1 million
Student Population:	46,000
Campus Location:	St. Lucia, Queensland
Program Duration:	1 year
Semester Intake:	February each year
Next Intake:	February 2014
Est. Total Tuition:	$20,800 AUD (2013)

The Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) at the University of Queensland is a one-year teacher preparation program for students who already hold a tertiary degree.

The Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) is designed for students who want to qualify as teachers in Grades 7 through 12.

The Graduate Diploma in Education program at UQ offers practical, school-based learning and draw on the latest research regarding effective teaching methods, ensuring graduates are well equipped to meet the challenges of a teaching career.

Program courses will challenge participants to use their knowledge, expertise and experience to design environments that will engage students in the learning process and cater to a variety of learning styles. Participants learn to cooperatively and critically plan, design, implement and review relevant syllabi, which include developing teaching and learning strategies as well as curriculum materials.

Graduates will have developed a personal theory of teaching that fully considers the role of teachers in the promotion of a socially just and inclusive society. This program encourages active engagement with local and global communities to promote the continuing enhancement of learning for the benefit of all.

Unique Features of the Program

The program at the University of Queensland includes 18 weeks of lectures and small group tutorials drawing on the latest research about effective teaching methods. It also includes workshops designed to prepare and support students for their roles as teachers and professionals.

Students undertaking the Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) must complete 75 days of supervised practicum scheduled in two extended blocks (7 to 8 weeks), one in each semester of the program.

Staff at the University of Queensland has won multiple national and university teaching awards, complementing the School of Education as one of Australia's leading universities in educational research.

Why Canadians Like the Program

The University of Queensland is located in a part of the world well known for its relaxed lifestyle, scenic subtropical surroundings and access to world-renowned tourist attractions.

Canadian students love that fact that they don't feel like a number within the School of Education. Students maintain a close relationship with their professors, where they feel comfortable seeking advice.

Professional Certification/Accreditation Information

The Graduate Diploma in Education program offered at the University of Queensland is accredited by the Queensland College of Teachers. With these qualifications, students are also eligible to apply for teacher certification in Canada.

Scholarships

Every student who applies (and accepts) via OzTREKK and commences his/her studies at an OzTREKK Australian university will receive a $500 scholarship from OzTREKK. Click here for more information about the OzTREKK Scholarship!

Admissions Criteria/Entry Requirements for Canadians

To be eligible for admission, you must have

• successfully completed, at minimum, a three-year undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution; and
• have achieved a 65 percent average or above.

For the Graduate Diploma in Education (Middle Years) program, applicants must also meet the requirements for one teaching method. The university is generally looking for four to five full credits for a teaching method.

For the Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) program, applicants must also meet the requirements for two teaching methods. The university is generally looking for four to five full credits in a first method and another three to four full credits in a second method. For example, if one would like English as their first teaching method and History as their second, they would be required to have completed five full credits in English and four full credits in History within their undergraduate degree.

UQ Secondary Teaching Methods

Accounting, Agriculture, Biology, Business Organization & Management, Chemistry, Chinese, Computing and Information Processing, Drama, Economics, English, English Second Language, French, Geography, German, Health and Physical Education, History, Hospitality Studies, Japanese, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Media Studies, Music, Physics, Science 21, Spanish, Special Needs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People Studies, Studies in Religion, Study of Society , Study of Society and the Environment, Tourism Studies

Total Number of Places in the Program: no set quota

Application Deadline: Although there is no strict application deadline for this program, it is recommended that students apply at least three months prior to the program start date. Doing so will provide students with a sufficient amount of time to complete the assessment and pre-departure process.

OzTREKK Admissions Officer: Rachel Brady