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Study Level Graduate Diploma
Course Code 117390J
Study Method Class
Assessment Assignments
Start Date March 2026, March 2027
Entry Requirement Grade 12
Duration 52 weeks
Price $25000
Discount No
Discounted Price NA
About the Course
Get an early start on your teaching career with the Graduate Diploma of Teaching. This course provides a flexible pathway for graduates of other disciplines who wish to become a teacher in either a primary or secondary school setting. The course develops evidence-based practice for a career in which the graduate can make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people.
Students of this course can apply for provisional registration* (Graduate Teacher) with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA), whilst enrolled in their last term of study.
Graduates of this course may also apply for conditional registration with the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) as a casual or temporary classroom teacher after just 12 months of study so long as enrolment is made into the Master of Teaching.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Teaching can apply for conditional accreditation as a casual or temporary classroom teacher after just 12 months of study as they work towards the NESA-accredited Master of Teaching.
Some graduates may pursue work in a range of education and non-education settings including roles such as education consultant, community education leader, learning designer, tutor, teacher aide, literacy or numeracy coach.