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Diploma of Education (Secondary Education/Arts)

ProviderSouthern Cross University
Course code: UAC331303UniversityStudy area: Teacher Education: SecondaryData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

This course develops foundational academic skills with a Secondary specialisation. Students choose a major in Creative Writing, Humanities or Social Sciences.

Graduates are eligible for entry into the Southern Cross University 3313020 Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts and may receive up to one year of credit towards these degrees.

The Diploma is offered through the SCU College. All SCU College students are offered extra support and additional workshops to develop academic skills.

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Fees and charges

Refer to Southern Cross University current fee information.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

Teacher’s aide, education support worker, learning support worker and working in outside school hours care.

Majors

Areas of study

Teacher education. Creative Writing, Humanities or Social Sciences.

Entry requirements

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

Standard entry

  • Applicants with recent secondary education Recommended studies: Any 2 units of English, Mathematics Advanced. Other applicants Refer to Southern Cross University general admission criteria .
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

  • Gold CoastQLD