Teachers College in Australia

Monash University Teachers College in Australia

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

University and Faculty:	Monash University Faculty of Education
Program:	Graduate Diploma of Education Teaching levels: Primary or Secondary
University Location:	Melbourne region, Victoria, Australia
City Population:	3.7 million
Campus Location:	The Primary program is offered at Monash's Peninsula campus in Frankston, Victoria (43 km southeast of downtown Melbourne). The Secondary program is offer at Monash's main Clayton campus in Melbourne.
Student Population:	54,000 Peninsula campus: 3,500 students
Program Duration:	1 year
Semester Intake:	February each year
Next Intake:	February 2012
Est. Total Tuition:	$22,975 AUD (2011)

Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary)

The Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary) at Monash University is a one-year course for those who already have an undergraduate degree and want to qualify as teachers of Kindergarten through Grade 6.

The Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary) program is perfect for people with a strong interest in working with primary-aged children from the ages of 5 to 12 years, and is structured around on-campus classes and teaching practicum placements. The program consists of 10 units, which is equivalent to 1.25 years of study, but is completed in one calendar year.

Studies consist of workshops and lectures, with approximately 20 contact hours per week. Students also develop a broad conceptual understanding of the field of education, and engage as active participants in both classes and teaching practicum placements.

Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary)

The Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) program is a one-year course for those who already have an undergraduate degree and who want to qualify as teachers of Grades 7 through 12.

For people who want to become secondary teachers, this course combines academic studies of the foundations of education, with units appropriate to a student's specific teaching methods. Students will complete eight units in total, including four foundation units. Supervised teaching practicum placements (a minimum of 45 days) and a student's teaching methods are conducted in blocks.

Unique Features of the Program

The Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary) program at Monash University eases students into their practicum placement by providing a 10-day placement at the beginning of their course, allowing students to gain the confidence they need before entering the three-week practicum placement at the end of their semester.

Monash's Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) program places an emphasis on small group organization within their practicum placements, creating a supportive environment which helps students develop the confidence they need in a classroom setting.

The programs are also catered to students who do not have prior knowledge of theories in Education, slowly adding to their knowledge base of these concepts.

Why Canadians Enjoy the Program

Canadian students enjoy the program's practicum placement component. The university tries to make students as comfortable as possible. For example, in the past years the university has placed groups of students in the same primary school, creating a supportive learning environment for students.

Another perk of attending Monash University is that its campuses are in and around the city of Melbourne. Melbourne is the capital of the state of Victoria and is also its most cosmopolitan city. So any type of entertainment or activity is just around the corner.

Professional Certification/Accreditation Information

The Graduate Diploma of Education programs offered at Monash University are accredited in the state of Victoria. 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 post-secondary institution; and
• have achieved a 65 percent average or above.

For the Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary), the university 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.

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 Monash University's International Admissions Office. OzTREKK will also notify you that your application has been submitted.

Please note that there is $100 AUD application fee for the Monash University application, and this fee is paid directly to the university on the application form.

Monash University Secondary Teaching Methods

Business, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Drama, Economics, English, ESL, Geography, History, Languages, Legal Studies, Math, Media, Music, Physics, Psychology, Science, SOSE (Humanities), Visual Arts

Total Number of Places in the Program: no set quota

Application Deadline: Although there is no strict application deadline for this program, 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