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

Our program is built on a Design School DNA, with design-thinking embedded in every unit. This fosters creativity, innovation, and a student-centred approach to teaching and learning, equipping graduates with the mindset and tools needed for modern education environments.

Students can tailor their learning through elective streams in STEM–Maths, STEM–Science, English, and assessment options. This flexibility ensures that the course aligns with individual career goals and teaching interests.

The program features a flexible carousel structure, delivered over four 10-week terms. Students can choose to complete it in one year full-time or two years part-time, with multiple intakes available throughout the year to suit different schedules.

A mentor-rich practicum experience is central to the course. It includes both school-based placements and micro-practicums on campus, providing hands-on teaching practice and access to experienced mentors who guide students through real-world challenges.

We offer multimodal delivery to support diverse learning needs. Whether face-to-face, live online, or asynchronous, students can engage with the course in ways that fit their personal and professional lives.

Lastly, embedded reflective practice is woven throughout the program. A journaling component in every unit helps students develop a mindset of continuous improvement, encouraging them to reflect on their teaching journey and grow as educators.

Note: Students are also enrolled for the Graduate Certificate of Learning and Teaching units (beginning with EDU), which are completed online.

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).

Units of study

Term 1

Code Title
EDU60060 Fundamentals of Teaching, Learning & Development
EDU60061 Curriculum Design, Assessment and Adaptive Teaching

Term 2

Code Title
EDU60062 Instructional Design and Pedagogy
EDU60063 Introduction to Educational Technologies

Term 3

Code  Title
EDU70060 Inclusivity, Diversity and Equity in Education
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)

Term 4

Code Title
EDU70066 Practicum in School
EDU70061 Introduction to Educational Leadership and Management

Fees & scholarships

Fee*

Malaysian students
RM20,280 (total)
International students
RM24,960 (total)

* The indicative course fees shown here applies 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 excluding Sales and Service Tax (SST), Subjected to Sales and Service Tax (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.

Find your scholarship

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 Graduate Certificate of Education, or a qualification deemed to be equivalent (as assessed by the awarding faculty) to any of the above.

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.

Online Enquiry

Explore other courses