Before your workshops:
- Watch short recorded mini-lectures (30–40 minutes each)
- Complete assigned readings and online activities
- Attempt ungraded quizzes to check your understanding
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Take your next step towards becoming a teacher, wherever you are in Australia.
The online Diploma of Educational Studies is designed for students who need to meet additional entry requirements for a teaching degree. You will develop the foundational knowledge and skills needed for further study in education, with the flexibility to complete your course online.
Designed in partnership with Griffith University, the diploma provides a pathway into a related teaching degree with credit after successful completion. You will also graduate with the same recognised qualification as students studying on campus.
WHY CHOOSE ONLINE STUDY WITH GRIFFITH COLLEGE?
INCLUSIVE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Enter the diploma based on past experience, study or interview, with no minimum ATAR requirements
SUPPORTED ONLINE LEARNING
A balanced combination of independent study and real-time live workshops to interact with lecturers and peers
PROVEN PATHWAYS
Progress with up to a year credit into a related Griffith University degree
FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME
Balance study with work and personal commitments
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PREPARE
PARTICIPATE
Join live workshops:
- Join your live 1–2 hour workshop via Microsoft Teams
- Participate in discussions, group activities, and Q&A sessions
- Workshops are scheduled at the same time each week and recorded for later review
REFLECT AND RETAIN
After your workshops:
- Revisit the lecture content and workshop recording
- Work through additional activities and consolidate your notes
- Continue with assessments and project work
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Online appointments to assist with your studies, including; assignment consultations, improving specific academic skills, creating a study structure, managing changes to your study load or circumstances and disability support.
Confidential wellbeing and mental health support.
Book individual consultations outside of workshop times.
Virtual meet-ups to network and collaborate with other online students.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO I NEED TEACHING EXPERIENCE?
No, you don’t need to have any prior teaching experience. This diploma is designed for new students, including school leavers and mature-age entrants.
HOW DO I PROGRESS INTO GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY?
At the time of applying for your diploma, you will indicate your choice of bachelor and associated choice of campus.
You will then receive one packaged offer for both programs – diploma and bachelor.
Once you graduate from our diploma program, Griffith University will be in touch with information to assist you to enrol in your bachelor courses. We also host information sessions to help with your transition to university.
For the Diploma of Educational Studies, there are two intakes per year: Trimester 1 (March) and Trimester 2 (July).
In order to commence your studies, you will need a functional laptop and a stable internet connection. Your laptop must have a working camera and microphone for attending workshops and participating in presentations.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ONLINE AND ON-CAMPUS STUDY?
Online study offers greater flexibility, allowing you to manage your learning at your own pace from any location. It is more self-directed compared to in-person study, which includes more scheduled contact hours. Although you will be required to attend timetabled online workshops, these typically only run for one to two hours per course each week.
Online students have access to the same resources and services as on-campus students.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO COMPLETE THE DIPLOMA PROGRAM?
To complete the diploma program, you must successfully complete eight courses. The duration of your studies depends on the academic load you choose:
- A full-time load of four courses per trimester allows you to complete the diploma in two trimesters (one trimester is approximately 12 weeks for most programs).
- Alternatively, you may complete three courses in the first two trimesters and two in the final trimester, completing the program over three trimesters.
- The minimum enrolment is one course per trimester.
HOW MANY ASSESSMENTS CAN I EXPECT IN EACH COURSE?
Most courses include three assessment items, which may vary by subject (for example, some courses include two exams and one written assignment).
Exams typically combine multiple-choice and short-answer questions, while written assessments require research and academic writing on a selected topic.
All assessments are submitted online via Turnitin.
HOW MUCH TIME DO I NEED TO COMMIT FOR MY STUDIES EACH WEEK?
You should plan to dedicate approximately 10 hours per course per week. These 10 hours should include:
- Joining weekly live scheduled workshops
- Completing reading and activities
- Working on assignments and studying
Additional time may be required during assessment periods.
CAN I TRANSITION FROM ONLINE TO ON-CAMPUS LEARNING?
Yes, you may choose to switch to on-campus study.
However, mode changes can only occur between trimesters. You must complete the current trimester in your selected mode before transitioning.
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DIPLOMA OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
“Compared to previous studies, where I often felt lost and left behind, here at Griffith College the academic and support staff want to make sure you understand the content and know what you are doing. I didn’t complete academic subjects at high school and this was a fresh start to education.
We had a great group of peers cheering each other on and they are still a great support system now we’ve all continued onto the bachelor at Griffith University together.”