Course overview
This pathway will suit you if have decided to become a teacher but do not have the entry requirements after completing VCE, as a mature student, or if you are now considering going to university after completing VCAL or an unscored VCE. As most of the Diploma subjects are from the first year of the Bachelor of Education Studies, this pathway will take you from the Diploma into the second year of that degree, subject to attaining a satisfactory academic standard. Your studies will also focus on academic writing, mathematical skills and developing an understanding of the university learning environment.
Follow the Bachelor of Education Studies with the Master of Teaching in either Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary teaching, and you will be ready to embark on your teaching career.
Find out more about the Diploma of University Studies (Education)
Follow the Bachelor of Education Studies with the Master of Teaching in either Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary teaching, and you will be ready to embark on your teaching career.
Find out more about the Diploma of University Studies (Education)
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Career Opportunities
Successful completion of the Diploma of University Studies allows you to progress to the 2nd year of selected Bachelor-level programs, providing the opportunity to gain employment qualifications needed in the field of Education.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Completion of a year 12 qualification (VCE/interstate or overseas equivalent), as well as meeting the prerequisite study requirements. Literacy and numeracy test Applicants who are currently completing VCAL, unscored VCE, or those who do not meet the specified pre-requisite studies will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy test to determine their eligibility for admission. Click here to register for the test Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Completion of a year 12 qualification (VCE/interstate or overseas equivalent), as well as meeting the prerequisite study requirements. Literacy and numeracy test Applicants who are currently completing VCAL, unscored VCE, or those who do not meet the specified pre-requisite studies will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy test to determine their eligibility for admission. Click here to register for the test Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Literacy and numeracy test All applicants who are not currently studying year 12 or recently completed year 12 in 2017 or 2018 will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy test to determine their eligibility for admission. Click here to register for the test. Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Literacy and numeracy test All applicants who are not currently studying year 12 or recently completed year 12 in 2017 or 2018 will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy test to determine their eligibility for admission. Click here to register for the test. Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Literacy and numeracy test All applicants who are not currently studying year 12 or recently completed year 12 in 2017 or 2018 will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy test to determine their eligibility for admission. Click here to register for the test.
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Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Mount Helen (Ballarat)VICMarch 2021
- Mount Helen (Ballarat)VIC