Graduate Diploma of Specialist Education
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    Graduate Diploma of Specialist Education

    Charles Darwin University
    Charles Darwin University
    Australia
    Australia, Darwin
    University Rank:#625
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 32,760 / Year

    Graduate Diploma of Specialist Education

    About

    Build on your experience in education with the Graduate Diploma of Specialist Education. This one year professional development course will give you the latest educational and research perspectives to develop your analytical thinking, collaborative learning and transformative practice skills in localised, national and/or international settings.

    This flexible course can be completed online or on campus, full-time or part-time, and can be personalised to meet your personal, organisational, workplace and community interests.

    Choose to specialise in:

    • Digital Learning Futures,
    • Inclusive Education,
    • Indigenous Knowledges Education,
    • International Education,
    • Managing and Leading Education,
    • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), or
    • University Teaching and Learning

    This course is designed for teachers, practitioners, policymakers and principals working in the Northern Territory, Australia and the Asia Pacific.



    Disciplines

    Faculty of Arts and Society

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Admission criteria

    Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master's degree or equivalent international qualification.


    Essential requirements

    English language requirements

    INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

    To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study.

    The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education from an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

    CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40)Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4
    IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake)A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
    Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.
    Common European Framework Certificate of English ProficiencyA minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.
    Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic moduleA minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.
    TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.

    * All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
    * Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.

    Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: [email protected].

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

    To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study.

    The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education from an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

    CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40)Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4
    IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake)A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
    Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.
    Common European Framework Certificate of English ProficiencyA minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.
    Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic moduleA minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.
    TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.

    * All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
    * Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.

    Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: [email protected].

    Career

    Career opportunities

    Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities as education policymakers, practitioners, school teachers and principals in Australia and internationally.

    Please note that completion of this course does not lead to teacher registration.

    Fee Information

    Graduate Diploma of Specialist Education

    Charles Darwin University

    Charles Darwin University

    Australia

    Australia, Darwin

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