Undergraduate
Diploma of Educational Studies
2021
The Diploma of Educational Studies is a versatile one year qualification that provides you with opportunities to undertake a range of roles in diverse educational settings. Depending on state and territory requirements these include: supporting teachers in school age education (education aide, teacher's aide and assistant teacher) or working as an educator in out of school hours care services.
Occupational titles may include:
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander education officer/worker
- Homeland teaching assistant
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language and culture teaching assistant
- Inclusion supports facilitator
- Education assistant
- Support worker (children with disabilities)
- Education assistant (special needs)
- Teacher aide
- Education support worker
- Teacher assistant
Career opportunities
Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in areas such as vacation care, homework centres, teaching assistant/teacher's aide/education assistant.
Credit transfers and pathways
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
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This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
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Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 5.
Contact details
For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:
Admission criteria
Admission requirements are met by one of the following:
- Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
- Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher.
- Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
- Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
- Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010).
- Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.
- Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
Essential requirements
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. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
| IELTS Academic Module | A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0. |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | A minimum overall score of 169, with no skill below 169. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency | A minimum overall grade of B2. |
| Navitas Academic English (will not be accepted from 2021 onwards) | A minimum overall pass and 55% in Academic English 3. (Note: this score will not be accepted from 2021 intakes onwards). |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 50 with no score lower than 50. |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 60 and 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: international@cdu.edu.au.
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Course structure
The Diploma of Educational Studies is based around eight 10 credit point units, organised in three streams: early childhood education and care, primary education and secondary education. It is delivered externally and internally and can be completed in one-year full time or two-years part time.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
COURSE STRUCTURE - Early Childhood Education and Care
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Common Units (2 units) |
20cp | Common units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability Select Common Units to find out more about individual units and advanced standing options. |
| Core Units (3 units) |
30cp |
Compulsory Core units totalling 30 credit points as detailed below.
ELA100 English Language and Literacy in Education 1 |
| Specialist Elective (3 units) |
30cp | Specialist Elective units totalling 30 credit points as detailed below.
3 x units selected from the Bachelor of Education Early Childhood (Birth-12 Years) (WEDEC1) including specialist elective units |
| 80cp | Total Credit Points |
COURSE STRUCTURE - Primary Education
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Common Units (2 units) |
20cp | Common units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability Select Common Units to find out more about individual units and advanced standing options. |
| Core Units (4 units) |
40cp |
Compulsory Core units totalling 40 credit points as detailed below.
ELA100 English Language and Literacy in Education 1 |
| Specialist Elective (2 units) |
20cp | Specialist Elective units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.
2 x units selected from the Bachelor of Education Primary (WEDP01) including specialist elective units |
| 80cp | Total Credit Points |
COURSE STRUCTURE - Secondary Education
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Common Units (2 units) |
20cp | Common units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability Select Common Units to find out more about individual units and advanced standing options. |
| Core Units (2 units) |
20cp |
Compulsory Core units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.
EST200 Child and Adolescent Development |
| Specialist Elective (4 units) |
40cp | Specialist Elective units totalling 40 credit points as detailed below.
4 x units selected from the Bachelor of Education Secondary (WEDS01) including specialist elective units |
| 80cp | Total Credit Points |
Students who commenced in or after 2013
The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Diploma AQF Level 5 course award.
Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Study plan
Students commencing in Semester 1
The Recommended Study Plans provided below are suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard full-time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
Early Childhood Education and Care
| Legend: | CU = Common Unit | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | E = Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability | CU | EMA100 Mathematics Education 1: Content Knowledge for Teaching | CO |
| CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | EST203 Teaching Indigenous Learners | CO |
| ELA100 English Language and Literacy in Education 1 | CO | Specialist Elective from Bachelor of Education Early Childhood Teaching (Birth-12 Years) | SE |
| Specialist Elective from Bachelor of Education Early Childhood Teaching (Birth-12 Years) | SE | Specialist Elective from Bachelor of Education Early Childhood Teaching (Birth-12 Years) | SE |
Primary Education
| Legend: | CU = Common Unit | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | E = Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability | CU | EMA100 Mathematics Education 1: Content Knowledge for Teaching | CO |
| CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | EST203 Teaching Indigenous Learners | CO |
| ELA100 English Language and Literacy in Education 1 | CO | EST200 Child and Adolescent Development | CO |
| Specialist Elective from Bachelor of Education Primary | SE | Specialist Elective from Bachelor of Education Primary | SE |
Secondary Education
| Legend: | CU = Common Unit | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | E = Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability | CU | EST203 Teaching Indigenous Learners | CO |
| CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | Specialist Elective from Bachelor of Education Secondary | SE |
| EST200 Child and Adolescent Development | CO | Specialist Elective from Bachelor of Education Secondary | SE |
| Specialist Elective from Bachelor of Education Secondary | SE | Specialist Elective from Bachelor of Education Secondary | SE |
Students commencing in Semester 2
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
Early Childhood Education and Care
| Legend: | CU = Common Unit | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | E = Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability | CU | ||
| CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | ||
| EMA100 Mathematics Education 1: Content Knowledge for Teaching | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective from Bachelor of Education Early Childhood Teaching (Birth-12 Years) | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| ELA100 English Language and Literacy in Education 1 | CO | ||
| EST203 Teaching Indigenous Learners | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective from Bachelor of Education Early Childhood Teaching (Birth-12 Years) | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective from Bachelor of Education Early Childhood Teaching (Birth-12 Years) | SE | ||
Primary Education
| Legend: | CU = Common Unit | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | E = Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability | CU | ||
| CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | ||
| EMA100 Mathematics Education 1: Content Knowledge for Teaching | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective from Bachelor of Education Primary | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| ELA100 English Language and Literacy in Education 1 | CO | ||
| EST203 Teaching Indigenous Learners | CO | ||
| EST200 Child and Adolescent Development | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective from Bachelor of Education Primary | SE | ||
Secondary Education
| Legend: | CU = Common Unit | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | E = Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability | CU | ||
| CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CU | ||
| EST200 Child and Adolescent Development | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective from Bachelor of Education Secondary | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| EST203 Teaching Indigenous Learners | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective from Bachelor of Education Secondary | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective from Bachelor of Education Secondary | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective from Bachelor of Education Secondary | SE | ||
Course fees
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) Australian Citizenship; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit.
2021: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.