Diploma in Education (Primary) (exit only) (1878)

  • Approved Abbreviation: DipEd(Prim)
  • Western Sydney University Program Code: 1878
  • AQF Level: 5

 CRICOS Code: 103730J

Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.

The Diploma in Education (Primary) is an exit point on completion of 80 credit points of study selected from Bachelor of Education (Primary) subjects as indicated in the program structure below.

Study Mode

One year full-time or two years part-time.

Program Advice

Dr Maree Skillen

Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.

Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |

Location

Campus Attendance Mode Advice
Bankstown City Campus Full Time Internal See above
Bankstown City Campus Part Time Internal See above

Admission

This is an early exit point only from program Bachelor of Education (Primary).

Program Sequence 2021 - 2024

This sequence applies to students who commenced in 2021 - 2024. If you commenced in 2025 or later, please refer to the relevant Sequence tab for details.

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points which includes the subjects listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Autumn sessionCredit Points
TEAC 1031 Sociology for Educators 10
TEAC 1038 Literacy and Numeracy for Educators 10
TEAC 2054 Scientific Discovery and Invention 10
TEAC 1037 Exploring Patterns and Relationships in Mathematics 10
 Credit Points40
Spring session
TEAC 1039 Scientist, Artist, Teacher 10
TEAC 1011 Educational Psychology 10
TEAC 2062 Teachers as Change Makers 10
Select one elective 10
 Credit Points40
 Total Credit Points80

Program Sequence 2025

This sequence applies to students who commenced in 2025 or later. If you commenced prior to 2025, please refer to the relevant Sequence tab for details.

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points which includes the subjects listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Autumn sessionCredit Points
TEAC 1031 Sociology for Educators 10
TEAC 1038 Literacy and Numeracy for Educators 10
TEAC 2054 Scientific Discovery and Invention 10
TEAC 1037 Exploring Patterns and Relationships in Mathematics 10
 Credit Points40
Spring session
TEAC 1039 Scientist, Artist, Teacher 10
TEAC 1011 Educational Psychology 10
TEAC 2024 Engaging with Children, Families, Colleagues and Communities 10
TEAC 2046 Pedagogy and Praxis in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education 10
 Credit Points40
 Total Credit Points80