Australian Catholic University (ACU)

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Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation) (Away from Base Mode)

  • Diploma

The Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation) is available by direct entry application to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Away From Base mode. Early Childhood and Primary units only available in this study mode.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
18 months full-time

About this course

The Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Preparation) is available by direct entry application to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Away From Base mode. Early Childhood and Primary units only available in this study mode.

This study mode allows students to live and work in their local community, while studying and attending 4 residentials of one week each on campus throughout the year.

Entry requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed:

  1. Year 12 with the ACU minimum eligibility rank for Diploma programs; or
  2. Entry via an alternative pathway as approved for ACU; or
  3. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants may be selected following an interview with the course coordinator and staff of the campus Indigenous Higher Education Unit. An applicant should have:
    1. Minimum of three years' work experience; or
    2. Year 12 or equivalent; or
    3. Relevant tertiary study skills or successful completion of a Tertiary Communication Skills program.

International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2020 Admission.

Study locations

Strathfield

Brisbane

Career pathways

Working opportunities in school settings but it is not a teaching qualification.