This program is designed to provide degree holders with the necessary qualifications to pursue a career in teaching.

This program is designed to provide degree holders with the necessary qualifications to pursue a career in teaching.

Graduate Diploma of Education

R/0114/7/0009 | MQA/SWA11955 (20.01.2029)

The Graduate Diploma of Education is designed to meet the demand of degree holders for a postgraduate course in Education. This course aims to enhance the student learning experience by transforming teaching approaches, practice, and innovation using technology and design. It addresses innovative and flexible ways of learning and teaching in contemporary learning environments and contributes to a professional culture of scholarship and academic research.

Our Swinburne Advantage

  • Design-thinking DNA: Every unit embeds design-thinking, fostering creativity, innovation, and a student-centred approach to teaching and learning.
  • Personalised study streams: Elective options in Mathematics, Science, English, and Assessment let students align the course with their career goals and teaching interests.
  • Flexible carousel structure: Four 9-week terms; complete in 1 year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time) with multiple intakes each year.
  • Mentor-rich practicum: Combination of school-based placements and on-campus micro-practicums provides hands-on experience and guidance from experienced mentors.
  • Multimodal delivery: Engage face-to-face, live online, or asynchronously—whatever best fits personal and professional commitments.
  • Embedded reflective practice: Ongoing journaling in every unit cultivates continuous improvement and professional growth.

INTAKES
March, May, August, October

DURATION
1 year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time)

Course details

Duration of study

This program is designed for students to complete in 1 year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time). Full-time students will undertake two units of study per semester or eight units per year whereas part-time students will undertake one unit of study per semester or four units per year.

Each term consists of 9 weeks of teaching and learning and there are four terms per year. Classes are normally held on weekday evenings. In addition to formal class time, students are expected to participate in peer teaching sessions to give them an opportunity to experiment with teaching techniques and critically evaluate them, as well as conduct real-life classroom teaching for relevant practical units.

Units of study

Students must complete 8 units of study (100 credit points) comprising of 7 core units and 1 elective unit (12.5 credit points each).

  • EDU60060 – Fundamentals of Teaching, Learning & Development
  • EDU60061 – Curriculum Design, Assessment and Adaptive Teaching
  • EDU60062 – Instructional Design and Pedagogy
  • EDU60063 – Introduction to Educational Technologies
  • EDU70060 – Inclusivity, Diversity and Equity in Education
  • EDU70061 – Introduction to Educational Leadership and Management
  • EDU70066 – Practicum in School

Elective unit – Choose 1 from 4 units below:

For specialisation in assessment, please choose:

  • EDU70062 – Assessment and Data Analysis in Education

For subject specialisation, please choose one from below:

  • EDU70063 – Teaching Mathematics in the Primary Classroom (*Subject specialisation – Primary Mathematics)
  • EDU70064 – Teaching Science and Technology in the Primary Classroom (*Subject specialisation – Primary Science)
  • EDU70065 – Teaching English in Primary School (*Subject specialisation – Primary English)

Fees & scholarships

Fee*

Malaysian students
RM21,440 (total)
International students
RM25,720 (total)

* The indicative course fees shown here apply to students studying on-campus in Malaysia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
* All prices exclude Sales and Service Tax (SST), and are subject to SST where applicable.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students.

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Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

              • An approved undergraduate qualification in any discipline from a recognised university or college, with a CGPA of 2.5 or equivalent on the Malaysian grading system; OR

                        • Completion of a Graduate Certificate of Education; OR

                                  • A qualification deemed equivalent (as assessed by the awarding faculty) to any of the above; OR

                                      • Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) subject to the assessment and approval of the faculty.

                                    English Requirements

                                    IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0

                                    TOEFL iBT: minimum score 79 (Reading no less than 13, Writing no less than 21)

                                    Or equivalent.

                                    Application process

                                    To apply for this course, please fill in this registration form.

                                    Career opportunities

                                    The Graduate Diploma of Education program prepares students to become teachers at schools, universities and private education institutions or to set up private education businesses. It also lays a sound foundation for those who are interested in conducting research in language teaching and learning.

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