Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Secondary) (exit only) (1715)
- Approved Abbreviation: GradDipEdSt(Sec)
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 1715
- AQF Level: 8
CRICOS Code: 0101775
The Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Secondary) is an exit point on completion of 80 credit points of study (excluding Professional Practice subjects) selected from the 1714 - Master of Teaching (Secondary) subjects. Please note, this is not a teaching qualification.
Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Program Advice
SecondaryEnquiries@westernsydney.edu.au
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith Campus | Full Time | Internal | See above |
| Penrith Campus | Part Time | Internal | See above |
Program Structure Current
This structure applies to students who commenced in 2024 or later. If you commenced prior to 2024, please refer to the relevant Structure tab for details.
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points - any eight subjects from those listed below.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| TEAC 7160 | Literacy and Numeracy for Secondary Teaching | 10 |
| TEAC 7161 | Educational Psychology for Learning and Teaching | 10 |
| TEAC 7001 | Aboriginal & Culturally Responsive Pedagogies | 10 |
| TEAC 7032 | Diversity, Social Justice and Schooling | 10 |
| TEAC 7082 | Pedagogy for Positive Learning Environments | 10 |
| TEAC 7153 | Creating Inclusive Classrooms: Perspectives on Theory, Policy, and Practice | 10 |
| TEAC 7108 | Professional Practice Community Engagement | 10 |
| TEAC 7154 | Professional Experience 1 and Pedagogy | 10 |
| Students who have satisfied the NESA undergraduate subject content requirements, can undertake the following Curriculum subjects. | ||
| Autumn offerings | ||
| TEAC 5005 | English Curriculum 1 | 10 |
| TEAC 5007 | EALD Curriculum 1 | 10 |
| TEAC 5001 | Aboriginal Studies Curriculum 1 | 10 |
| TEAC 5013 | History Curriculum 1 | 10 |
| TEAC 5011 | HSIE Curriculum 1 | 10 |
| TEAC 5009 | Geography Curriculum 1 | 10 |
| TEAC 5003 | Business Studies/Commerce Curriculum 1 | 10 |
| TEAC 5024 | Music Curriculum 1 | 10 |
| TEAC 5036 | Technology Curriculum 1 | 10 |
| TEAC 5028 | PDHPE Curriculum 1 | 10 |
| TEAC 5015 | Languages Curriculum 1 | 10 |
| TEAC 5019 | Mathematics Curriculum 1 | 10 |
| TEAC 5032 | Science Curriculum 1 | 10 |
| Spring offerings | ||
| TEAC 5006 | English Curriculum 2 | 10 |
| TEAC 5008 | EALD Curriculum 2 | 10 |
| TEAC 5014 | History Curriculum 2 | 10 |
| TEAC 5010 | Geography Curriculum 2 | 10 |
| TEAC 5002 | Aboriginal and Society Studies Curriculum 2 | 10 |
| TEAC 5004 | Business Studies/Legal Studies/Economics Curriculum 2 | 10 |
| TEAC 5025 | Music Curriculum 2 | 10 |
| TEAC 5037 | Technology Curriculum 2 | 10 |
| TEAC 5029 | PDHPE Curriculum 2 | 10 |
| TEAC 5016 | Languages Curriculum 2 | 10 |
| TEAC 5020 | Mathematics Curriculum 2 | 10 |
| TEAC 5033 | Science Curriculum 2 | 10 |
| TEAC 5012 | HSIE Curriculum 2 | 10 |
Program Structure 2022-2023
This structure applies to students who commenced in 2022-2023. If you commenced in 2024 or later, please refer to the relevant Structure tab for details.
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points - any eight subjects from those listed below.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| TEAC 7001 | Aboriginal & Culturally Responsive Pedagogies | 10 |
| TEAC 7161 | Educational Psychology for Learning and Teaching | 10 |
| TEAC 7160 | Literacy and Numeracy for Secondary Teaching | 10 |
| TEAC 7032 | Diversity, Social Justice and Schooling | 10 |
| TEAC 7082 | Pedagogy for Positive Learning Environments | 10 |
| TEAC 7153 | Creating Inclusive Classrooms: Perspectives on Theory, Policy, and Practice | 10 |
| TEAC 7108 | Professional Practice Community Engagement | 10 |
| TEAC 7154 | Professional Experience 1 and Pedagogy | 10 |
| Students who have satisfied the NESA undergraduate subject content requirements, can undertake the following Curriculum subjects. | ||
| Autumn offerings | ||
| TEAC 5005 | English Curriculum 1 | 10 |
| TEAC 5007 | English Curriculum 3 | 10 |
| TEAC 5001 | Aboriginal Studies Curriculum 1 | 10 |
| TEAC 5013 | History Curriculum 1 | 10 |
| TEAC 5011 | HSIE Curriculum 3 | 10 |
| TEAC 5009 | Geography Curriculum 1 | 10 |
| TEAC 5003 | Business Studies/Commerce Curriculum 1 | 10 |
| TEAC 5024 | Music Curriculum 1 | 10 |
| TEAC 5026 | Music Curriculum 3 | 10 |
| TEAC 5036 | Technology Curriculum 1 | 10 |
| TEAC 5038 | Technology Curriculum 3 | 10 |
| TEAC 5028 | PDHPE Curriculum 1 | 10 |
| TEAC 5030 | PDHPE Curriculum 3 | 10 |
| TEAC 5015 | Languages Curriculum 1 | 10 |
| TEAC 5017 | Languages Curriculum 3 | 10 |
| TEAC 5019 | Mathematics Curriculum 1 | 10 |
| TEAC 5021 | Mathematics Curriculum 3 | 10 |
| TEAC 5032 | Science Curriculum 1 | 10 |
| TEAC 5034 | Science Curriculum 3 | 10 |
| Spring offerings | ||
| TEAC 5006 | English Curriculum 2 | 10 |
| TEAC 5008 | English Curriculum 4 | 10 |
| TEAC 5014 | History Curriculum 2 | 10 |
| TEAC 5012 | HSIE Curriculum 4 | 10 |
| TEAC 5010 | Geography Curriculum 2 | 10 |
| TEAC 5002 | Aboriginal and Society Studies Curriculum 2 | 10 |
| TEAC 5004 | Business Studies/Legal Studies/Economics Curriculum 2 | 10 |
| TEAC 5025 | Music Curriculum 2 | 10 |
| TEAC 5027 | Music Curriculum 4 | 10 |
| TEAC 5037 | Technology Curriculum 2 | 10 |
| TEAC 5039 | Technology Curriculum 4 | 10 |
| TEAC 5029 | PDHPE Curriculum 2 | 10 |
| TEAC 5031 | PDHPE Curriculum 4 | 10 |
| TEAC 5016 | Languages Curriculum 2 | 10 |
| TEAC 5018 | Languages Curriculum 4 | 10 |
| TEAC 5020 | Mathematics Curriculum 2 | 10 |
| TEAC 5022 | Mathematics Curriculum 4 | 10 |
| TEAC 5033 | Science Curriculum 2 | 10 |
| TEAC 5035 | Science Curriculum 4 | 10 |
Equivalent Subjects
The subject listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2023 or earlier.
TEAC 7004 Adolescent Development and Teaching, replaced by TEAC 7161 Educational Psychology for Learning and Teaching
Replaced Subjects
The subjects listed below counts towards completion of this program for students who passed the subjects in 2023 or earlier.
TEAC 7027 Designing Teaching and Learning, replaced by TEAC 7160 Literacy and Numeracy for Secondary Teaching