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Diploma in Education Studies
This is a short introductory qualification for people interested in education.
- How long it takes
- 1 year
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 44.65
- Lowest offered at University of South Australia, 2024
- How you can study
- On campus or a mix
- Taught by
- 3 providers
- NSW, SA
Is this course right for you?
What the Diploma in Education Studies asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how people learn and develop
- patience and a steady, supportive manner with others
- good communication skills for working with students and colleagues
- a willingness to reflect on your own teaching practice
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Diploma or Bachelor?
The Bachelor of Education Studies is the higher level, and the Undergraduate Certificate in Education Studies sits below this diploma. This diploma sits between them.
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Where you can study this course
There are 3 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Western Sydney University (opens in a new tab)
Western Sydney University
Bankstown, Parramatta City, NSW
4.2from 1,872 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus or a mix
What students like
- Staff are friendly and supportive
- Good academic experience and learning
What to weigh up
- Admin can be slow to respond
University of South Australia
City West, SA
4.3from 216 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 44.65 lowest
- (50.35 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Website for The University of Newcastle (opens in a new tab)
The University of Newcastle
Central Coast - Ourimbah, Newcastle - Callaghan, NSW
4.2from 494 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 51.2 lowest
- (51.2 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Friendly and supportive staff and students
- Welcoming and diverse community
What to weigh up
- Replies can be slow
- Admin processes can be slow
- Support services can be hard to access
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Diploma in Education Studies.
- Introduction to teaching
- Education systems and policy
- Academic writing and study skills
- Literacy and numeracy
- Learning and development of children
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose before you enrol.
How is it different from Bachelor of Education Studies?
The Bachelor of Education Studies is the higher level, and the Undergraduate Certificate in Education Studies sits below this diploma. This diploma sits between them.