Course overview
This diploma allows successful students to transition into the Bachelor of Education by providing the prerequisite knowledge and skills needed to meet entry requirements. Students develop critical and reflective thinking skills in order to understand the complexities of what it means to be a teacher in today’s world. Upon successful completion of the diploma, graduates enter the degree with credit. Completing the Bachelor of Education, students meet the national accreditation requirements of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership. For more information, visit listings for Diploma of Educational Studies at Griffith College and Bachelor of Education at Griffith University.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Be prepared for a career as a teacher in the public or private sector, leading to senior positions such as a head of curriculum, or roles with central school administration such as policy adviser or curriculum officer or principal. Graduates may also work in training settings in industry and government, outdoor education, adult literacy, libraries, educational research, education policy, or consultancy.
Majors
B Educational Studies: Primary Education; Early Childhood Education; Primary English Education; Primary Health and Physical Education; Primary Mathematics; Primary Science Education and Special Needs Education.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Applicant must have completed Year 12 or equivalent
Student profile
No de-identified past offer cases are available for this course yet.
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Gold CoastQLDFebruary 2026
- Gold CoastQLD