Griffith College
Diploma of Educational Studies (Primary Teaching Selection)/Bachelor of Education(085020)
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Level
Diploma
Duration
4.5F or 9P
Campus
Brisbane City Campus (QLD)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
March 2027
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Course Overview
Diploma of Educational Studies (Primary Teaching Selection)/Bachelor of Education at Griffith College in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia is a diploma programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Staff Ratio
18.0:1
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
First-year earnings
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Diploma of Educational Studies (Primary Teaching Selection)/Bachelor of Education
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Diploma of Educational Studies (Primary Teaching Selection)/Bachelor of Education topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Diploma of Educational Studies (Primary Teaching Selection)/Bachelor of Education
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Students undertaking an initial teacher education program will need to successfully complete the National Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education Students (LANTITE) to graduate from the bachelor program.
- Students are permitted three test attempts in total for each component.
- If students fail three test attempts for each component, they will not be able to graduate. | Applicant must have completed Year 12 or equivalent
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£33,970
Average first-year salary
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
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