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Diploma of Education (Primary)

ProviderSouthern Cross University
Course code: UAC338013UniversityStudy area: Teacher Education: PrimaryData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

This course develops foundational academic skills with a Primary specialisation.

Graduates are eligible for entry into the Southern Cross University 331115, 331171, 331181 Bachelor of Education (Primary),  331169 Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or the 331304 Bachelor of Education (Primary), 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.

Course record

Majors

Areas of study

Teacher education.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

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

Other Information

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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Student profile

Total students61
#2024
Higher education entry5 · 8.2%
8.2%
School leavers (ATAR)13 · 21.3%
21.3%
Secondary education11 · 18%
18%
Vocational pathway20 · 32.8%
32.8%
Other entry pathways12 · 19.7%
19.7%
International students0 · 0%
0%

Campuses & intake dates

  • Gold CoastQLD