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 “I enrolled in Shafston to develop my writing skills and see if I really did want to pursue studies in education. I soon discovered Shafston was the perfect ‘steppingstone’.
I found referencing systems and other parts of formal academic writing challenging but Shafston gave me confidence with those skills. I ended up with an OP 6 equivalent upon completion of my Diploma. I got into my first choice, a double degree at QUT in Science and Education (Primary) and I was one of only 20 accepted.
Shafston gave me the outcomes I wanted and showed me my strengths and the requirements of the education discipline.”
Holly Mapson
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Diploma in Educational Studies
A career in teaching allows you to influence future generations. Whether your interest lies in early childhood, primary or secondary education, Shafston can provide you with a pathway to a teaching degree.
School leavers or mature age students who have a desire to make a difference can start here with a Diploma in Educational Studies. Students will gain foundational understanding and knowledge, along with relevant practical skills, sought by the education sector. Students also acquire credit towards an undergraduate degree in education at university.
Award: Diploma in Educational Studies (DipES)
Course Duration: 2 semesters full-time or equivalent part-time with the Head of School’s permission.
Total Credit Points: 48 CP
Opening Doors to University
Successful completion of the Diploma program will upgrade your tertiary entrance rank to between 82 (OP9) and 91 (OP6).
In 2004, 74% of Shafston graduates articulated into a variety of degree programs. Of those 53% went to QUT and 26% to Griffith University. Shafston has established agreements with universities throughout Australia which enable you to transfer credit from your Diploma program into related undergraduate degrees at those universities.
Some examples of credit transfer are:
- Griffith University: Students proceeding to a Bachelor of Education receive 4 units of credit in place of electives.
- QUT: Students proceeding to a Bachelor of Education can expect to receive up to 4 units of credit depending on major.
Curriculum
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COM101
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Effective Communication
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6
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PT101
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Practice Technologies
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6
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SOA101
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Sociology of Australia
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6
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OHB101
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Organisational Human Behaviour
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6
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ES101
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Human Development Across the Lifespan
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6
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ES102
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Understanding Learning and Teaching
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6
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ES103
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Introduction to Education
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6
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ES104
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Understanding Educational Organisation and Management
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6
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The Staff
The Shafston team is committed to teaching excellence. Lecturers use innovative teaching practice to motivate students. The learning environment is inclusive and nurturing with low student teacher ratios. All staff are highly experienced and professionally active academics who have strong links with innovative research projects and other higher education institutions. One-on-one academic mentoring and professional counselling services are available.
The Library
The Shafston library collection services all higher education and vocational courses. Current and relevant material is available, including texts, hardcopy journals and three high quality academic databases (ProQuest, Emerald and Lexis) which provide substantive access to academic journal articles online. Printing and photocopying facilities are available. Library staff are always on hand and happy to assist students in locating and evaluating the information they need.
Computer Labs
Shafston is continually upgrading its technological infrastructure. Students have access to three computer labs featuring quality IBM and Compaq hardware. Printing services are available and all computing labs offer free high speed internet access. Dedicated IT support staff are on call.
 
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