Postgraduate Diploma of Education Studies
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Overview
This diploma helps you to develop a basic understanding of contemporary issues in a variety of education settings, including; school, workplace, technical and higher education. There are three specialisations available:
- Educational Research
- Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Education
- Curriculum and Pedagogy
Please note that this is not a teaching qualification.
Key features
- This course provides a pathway to a Master degree by transfer upon satisfactory completion of six units.
- Range of units covering topics, including; advanced pedagogy, curriculum studies, classroom practice, and learning design.
- You will have access to the Macquarie ICT Innovations Centre, an initiative of Macquarie University and the NSW Department of Education and Training to find new ways to enhance learning through technology.
Minimum course duration
1 year
Location
North Ryde
Distance
UAC Code
865886 - on campus
865887 - by distance
Suitable for
Suitable for teachers or other educational professionals looking for an ideal professional development course.
HECS Course fee
AUD $5,648 p.a
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
Completion of a recognised bachelor degree in education or a related field. Further details can be obtained from the relevant programs of study.
Details can also be obtained by contacting the Postgraduate Student Administrator at pg.educ_iec@mq.edu.au
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
No work experience is required.
Notes:
This course is also offered at the postgraduate certificate level.
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 24 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above with an EDCN prefix | 16 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this diploma
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | EDCN800 | Introduction to Educational Research | 4 | ||
| Required | either | 20cp at 800 level or above | |||
| or | 20cp at 800 level or above including 1 specialisation | 20 | |||
Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Postgraduate Diploma of Education Studies specialisations:
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
This diploma promotes the professional development and career opportunities of teachers and those with an interest in education studies.
