Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary)

Entry requirements

In order to be eligible students must have completed a three-year degree from a recognised higher education institution, or equivalent. In addition students must meet the prerequisites for the major (and where appropriate, minor) Learning Area in which they intend to specialise. Previous work experience may be taken into consideration.

When making offers of admission, the University may take account both of the need to balance the intake across learning and subject areas to meet identified areas of teacher shortage, and of academic considerations which facilitate balance and effective student learning within multi-disciplinary learning areas such as the Arts, Science and SOSE.

Applicants are advised that a successful criminal history screening clearance is required for all students prior to their undertaking any professional experience/practicum placement that involves contact with minors (under 18 years of age). Information on the procedure to be followed for obtaining clearance will be provided with the letter of offer or may be viewed at the School of Education criminal history screening web page. These placements form a compulsory part of the program. A successful clearance may also be required for other courses, eg to enter any school, pre-school or childcare centre for any reason, including on placement, observation or visits, unless the students are already registered teachers.

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English. Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)