The University of Western Australia

Graduate Diploma in Education Studies

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Developed for teachers with three years' experience in the workforce, the diploma will add depth and breadth to your previous qualification.

There are six semester length units and a major paper, the latter representing 25 percent of the course requirements.Most classes are scheduled after school hours. Each unit consists of 25 hours per semester. A variety of assessment methods are used. The most common pattern includes seminar presentation and/or assignments to a total of 5000-6000 words per unit.

Delivery mode

The University of Western Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • 35 Stirling Highway, Perth
  • Cnr Princess Road and Goldsworthy Road, Claremont
  • 35 Stirling Terrace, Albany

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Bachelor of Education, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA or a three-year teaching qualification from a recognised teacher training institution; and

The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent.

Bachelor of Education, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA or a three-year teaching qualification from a recognised teacher training institution; and

The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $9,846 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$9,846
Full Fee Tuition:
$9,846
Enquire with The University of Western Australia to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $9,846 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Graduate Diploma in Education Studies will prepare you for the following roles.

About The University of Western Australia

Just 10 minutes from Perth city, UWA is located on the banks of the Swan River, or Derbal Yerrigan, on the land of the Whadjuk Nation.

We have the immense privilege of sitting on the sacred soil where Western Australian kaartdijin, or knowledge, began. It has been a place to gather and learn for tens of thousands of years, with stories and lessons shared from generation to generation of the world’s oldest continuous culture.

Today, we welcome you to continue seeking and sharing wisdom with us. Our students take their learning beyond the books, at the cutting edge of knowledge creation, from passionate lecturers with real industry experience and connections. We’ll support them in their learning journeys and help set them up for a career they’ll love.

The global impact of our research and education places us as a world top 100 university (QS 2024). This means students join a community of passionate, intelligent and resourceful leaders who are driving innovation and change. They’ll connect with and work alongside leaders in education, research and industry, and follow in the footsteps of our thousands of graduate success stories.