Teachers College in Australia

James Cook University Teachers College in Australia

Program Overview - Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary)
Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary)

University and Faculty:	James Cook University (JCU) Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences
Program:	Graduate Diploma of Education Teaching levels: Primary or Secondary
University Location:	Townsville, Queensland, Australia
City Population:	130,000
Student Population:	14,000
Campus Location:	Townsville, Queensland
Program Duration:	1 year
Semester Intake:	February each year
Next Intake:	February 2012
Est. Total Tuition:	$18,000 AUD (2012)

The Graduate Diploma of Education is designed for those people who have completed an undergraduate degree and now wish to qualify as a teacher. The Primary stream of this program qualifies graduates to teach students from Kindergarten through to Grade 6, while the Secondary program qualifies students to teach Grades 7-12.

Unique Features of the Program

The School of Education is the largest at JCU and has a 40-year history of teacher education in North Queensland.

James Cook University provides the option of doing a portion of your practicum placement in a rural and remote location and staff encourages students to take part of this unique opportunity to work with children from different needs and geographical circumstances.

Why Canadians Like the Program

The JCU campuses are situated in the tropical surroundings of Northern Queensland, alongside the Great Barrier Reef. In their spare time, students are able to take advantage of the endless amount of activities in the region. Students will gain the education they need while soaking in a new cultural experience at the same time.

Professional Certification/Accreditation Information

The Graduate Diploma in Education program offered at James Cook University is accredited by the Queensland College of Teachers. With these qualifications, students are also eligible to apply for teacher certification in Canada.

Scholarships

Every student who applies (and accepts) via OzTREKK and commences his/her studies at an OzTREKK Australian university will receive a $500 scholarship from OzTREKK. Click here for more information about the OzTREKK Scholarship!

Admissions Criteria/Entry Requirements for Canadians

To be eligible for admission, you must have

• successfully completed, at minimum, a three-year undergraduate degree from a recognized postsecondary institution; and
• have achieved a 65 percent average or above.

For the Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary), JCU would also like to see that you have undertaken courses in a couple of different disciplines within your undergraduate degree, as primary teachers must have general knowledge in several different subjects. Please refer to the folloing:

For the Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary), applicants must also meet the requirements for two teaching methods. The university is generally looking for four to five full credits in a first method and another three to four full credits in a second method. For example, if one would like English as their first teaching method and History as their second, they would be required to have completed five full credits in English and four full credits in History within their undergraduate degree.

When your application is complete, OzTREKK will immediately submit it electronically to JCU's International Admissions Office. OzTREKK will also notify you that your application has been submitted.

JCU Secondary Teaching Methods

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, Biology, Business and Commerce, Chemistry, Drama, Economics, English, Geography, Health and Physical Education, History, Information and Communication Technology, Languages, Legal Studies, Marine Science, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Science, Studies of Society and the Environment, Visual Arts

Total Number of Places in the Program: no set quota

Application Deadline: Although there is no strict application deadline for either of these programs, it is recommended that students apply at least three months prior to the program start date. Doing so will provide students with a sufficient amount of time to complete the assessment and pre-departure process.

OzTREKK Admissions Officer: Shannon Tilston