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ChinaBachelor background
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood EducationGraduate diploma · In Australia
percentage guessPercentage 60.2%lower band · approx. top 35-40%
Course overview
The Diploma of Education (Secondary) is a one-year entry level course and a fully-credited pathway for eligible graduates into the Southern Cross University Bachelor of Education (Secondary). The course develops students' knowledge, skills, and capabilities in the field of education and may also prepare graduates for employment in various paraprofessional roles, such as teacher support and library assistants. For more course information, visit Diploma of Education (Secondary) at Southern Cross University.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates will be eligible for employment in various paraprofessional contexts, such as teacher support roles and library assistants.
Entry requirements
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English requirement
IELTS 7, no band below 6.5TOEFL iBT 94, no band below 23PTE Academic 65-72, no band below 58Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 185-190, no band below 176
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Source countriesChina
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelGraduate diploma
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Gold CoastQLDMarch 2026
- Gold CoastQLD