Southern Cross University

Graduate Diploma of Teaching

Education

Get an early start on your teaching career with the Graduate Diploma of Teaching. This course provides a flexible pathway for graduates of other disciplines who wish to become a teacher in either a primary or secondary school setting. The course develops evidence based practice for a career in which the graduate can make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people.

Official
Duration
1 years
Qualification
Graduate Diploma
AQF 8
Campus
Bilinga
QLD · +4 more campuses
Course code
CRICOS 117390J

Course overview

Get an early start on your teaching career with the Graduate Diploma of Teaching. This course provides a flexible pathway for graduates of other disciplines who wish to become a teacher in either a primary or secondary school setting. The course develops evidence based practice for a career in which the graduate can make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. Secondary specialisation: Graduate study (Bachelor, or equivalent) as advised by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Program Standard 3.7; Primary specialisation: Graduate study (Bachelor, or equivalent) as advised by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Program Standard 3.7 (Subject Content Knowledge), AND NSW Band 4 in Mathematics or equivalent.; Must undertake the UAC or QTAC non-academic entry requirement test. 2. Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification or a permitted experience route; course-specific requirements; English proficiency.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 162
  • Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 162
  • PTE AcademicOverall 42L 36 · R 36 · W 36 · S 36
  • TOEFL iBTOverall 46

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    Secondary specialisation: Graduate study (Bachelor, or equivalent) as advised by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Program Standard 3.7; Primary specialisation: Graduate study (Bachelor, or equivalent) as advised by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership Program Standard 3.7 (Subject Content Knowledge), AND NSW Band 4 in Mathematics or equivalent.; Must undertake the UAC or QTAC non-academic entry requirement test.

  • Additional entry requirement

    Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification or a permitted experience route; course-specific requirements; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 1Gold Coast——$26,000per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 1Perth———International students
2027 · Semester 2Gold Coast Airport Development Park - Bilinga———International students
2027 · Semester 1Online campus———International students

Where it is taught

  • Gold Coast Airport Development Park - Bilinga

    Primary

    Gold Coast Aiport Development Park, 144 Coolangatta Rd, BILINGA, QLD

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  • Gold Coast

    Southern Cross Drive, BILINGA, QLD, 4225, BILINGA, QLD

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  • Online campus

    NSW

  • Perth

    297 Hay St, East Perth, WA, 6004, East Perth, WA

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  • SCU Perth

    Ground Floor and Level 1, 297 Hay St, Perth, WA

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Graduate Diploma of Teachingscu.edu.au
  2. Southern Cross Universityscu.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. International Student Guide 2026Official source
  5. Admission requirements for international studentsOfficial source
  6. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Graduate Diploma of Teaching at Southern Cross University: Fees & Entry Requirements