Diploma in Educational Studies (Secondary) (exit only) (1941)

  • Approved Abbreviation: DipEdSt(Sec)
  • Western Sydney University Program Code: 1941
  • AQF Level: 5

CRICOS Code: 114983H

This program applies to students who commenced in Spring 2024 or later.

The Diploma in Educational Studies (Secondary) is an exit program only. Applicants apply to 1939 Bachelor of Education (Secondary) and exit with the Diploma award on successful completion of 80 credit points.  

The Diploma in Educational Studies (Secondary) is not an accredited teaching qualification.

Study Mode

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

Program Advice

SecondaryEnquiries@westernsydney.edu.au

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

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Location

Campus Attendance Mode Advice
Bankstown City Campus Full time Internal See above
Bankstown City Campus Part time Internal See above
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Full time Internal See above
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Part time Internal See above
Penrith Campus Full time Internal See above
Penrith Campus Part time Internal See above

Program Structure

Students may exit the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) on successful completion of 80 credit points with a Diploma in Educational Studies (Secondary).

The Diploma in Educational Studies (Secondary) is not an accredited teaching qualification.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Autumn sessionCredit Points
TEAC 1031 Sociology for Educators 10
TEAC 1042 Developing Literacy and Numeracy 10
Selecct one Secondary Education Major A Discipline Subject 1 10
Selecct one Secondary Education Major B Discipline Subject 1 10
 Credit Points40
Spring session
TEAC 1011 Educational Psychology 10
TEAC 1043 Information and Communications Technologies for Teaching and Learning 10
Select one Secondary Education Major A Discipline Subject 2 10
Select one Secondary Education Major B Discipline Subject 2 10
 Credit Points40
 Total Credit Points80