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Diploma of Education (Secondary Education/Arts) — full-time or part-time

ProviderSouthern Cross University
Course code: QTAC053134UniversityStudy area: Education StudiesData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesMarch 2026 · Gold Coast · QLD

Course overview

The Diploma of Education (Secondary Education/Arts) is a one-year entry level course and a fully-credited pathway for eligible graduates into a Southern Cross University Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts. 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. Students can choose an arts major in Creative Writing, Social Sciences or Humanities. For more course information, visit Diploma of Education (Secondary Education/Arts) at Southern Cross University.

Course record

Majors
Creative Writing, Social Sciences, Humanities
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be eligible for employment in various paraprofessional contexts, such as teacher support roles and library assistants.

Entry requirements

Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years

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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Past offer reference

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesChina
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelGraduate diploma
1
ChinaBachelor background
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood EducationGraduate diploma · In Australia
percentage guessPercentage 60.2%lower band · approx. top 35-40%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • Gold CoastQLDMarch 2026
  • Gold CoastQLD