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Griffith University
When it comes to the teaching profession, there are many attractive aspects: stable job/income, social respect, ample vacation time, simple interpersonal relationships, and the joy of seeing students succeed, etc. Therefore,Every year, many students apply for the 'Education' major during the college entrance examination.Not only is this the case domestically, but also in Australia, where we receive many inquiries and applications for education studies every year.
In 2023, during the Queensland college entrance examination, Griffith University was the most applied institution by high school students wishing to study education at university!
In this issue, we will introduce you to Griffith University's high-quality education degree programs.
Griffith University offers teacher training courses covering both primary and secondary stages, and our Excellence in Autism Research Center also provides high-demand professional courses including leadership education, special education, and autism research.
Strong Faculty
Griffith University has over 50 years of teacher training history, with extensive teaching experience in STEAM education, digital programming education, literacy education, wellbeing education, and inclusive education,our education faculty is recognized as one of the best in Australia.
Valuable Internship Opportunities
At Griffith,internships are included in our education courses. We have established strong partnerships with numerous Australian primary and secondary schools, as well as educational institutions, including two school-based centers of excellence in teacher education, offering you various practical opportunities. You can choose to intern locally in Queensland, in other Australian states and territories, or even overseas.
Unique Study Options
We offer various professional qualification courses and study directions in education, such as: leadership education, TESOL, autism research, early childhood education, and special education, providing you with opportunities to step into specialized educational career fields.
Campus: Gold Coast Campus, Logan Campus, Mt Gravatt Campus
Tuition: AUD 34,000/year (2024)
Duration: 3.5-4 years
Intake: February, July
English Requirements:
IELTS 7.5 (Listening, Speaking not less than 8.0, Reading, Writingnot less than 7.0)
Admission Requirements:
· College entrance examination score reaching 65% of the full score
· Or obtain a high school diploma in China, and meet:
a. Senior high school average score of 97 or
b. Successfully complete a recognized foundation course or
c. Successfully complete the first year of a recognized higher education institution
Course Overview:
This course aims to train primary or secondary school teachers.The first year teaches basic education,then from the third semester, students can choose to study primary education or secondary education. Students can gain practical experience from the first year, including school observations and participation in school teaching and community field research.
Primary Education Majors:
· Early Childhood Education (Logan Campus or Online Campus)
· Health and Physical Education (Gold Coast Campus or Online Campus)
· Special Education (Mt Gravatt Campus or Online Campus)
*Additionally, primary education also offers minor courses in English, Mathematics, or Science Education.
If choosing secondary education, students can choose to study two educational study areas simultaneously, or study one educational study area and one learning support major.
The Bachelor of Education course is accredited by the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT), and the Early Childhood Education major is recognized by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACEQA).
The course includes an 80-day professional internship, with 37.5 hours per week, at least 16 weeks, accumulating at least 600 hours of work. Students majoring in Early Childhood Education need to intern for at least 22 weeks, accumulating at least 825 hours of work.
Website:
https://www.griffith.edu.au/study/degrees/bachelor-of-education-1567
Campus: Mt Gravatt Campus
Tuition: AUD 34,500/year (2024)
Duration: 1-2 years
Intake: February, July
English Requirements:
IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
Admission Requirements:
· For 1-year course (80 credits):Hold a bachelor's/honors degree or above in a related field, with a GPA of at least 4.0 (out of 7.0).
· For 1.5-year course (120 credits):Hold a bachelor's degree or above in any field, with a GPA of at least 4.0 (out of 7.0).
· For 2-year course (160 credits):Hold a bachelor's degree or above in any field, with a GPA of at least 4.0 (out of 7.0).
If English requirements are not met temporarily, you can also enroll through Griffith English Language Institute (GELI)'s Direct Entry Program (DEP).
Course Overview:
This degree provides advanced professional training for teachers and education industry professionals (such as school financial officers, school development specialists, and trainers, etc.).It will help you expand deeper professional knowledge in educational practice or research and contribute to your career development.
This course is not designed to train primary/secondary registered teachers or early childhood education and care certified teachers. If you are interested in developing in these areas, you can study other specialized postgraduate courses at Griffith University (see below for details).
Main majors of this course:
· Leading Education
· Wellbeing Education
· Digital Education
· International Studies in Education
· Culturally Responsive Research in Education
Website:
https://www.griffith.edu.au/study/degrees/master-of-education-5735
Campus: Nathan Campus
Tuition: AUD 33,500/year (2024)
Duration: 1-1.5 years
Intake: February, July, October
English Requirements:
IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
Admission Requirements:
Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages:
· For 1-year course (80 credits):Hold a bachelor's degree or above in a related field, with at least 2 years of professional experience in English teaching.
· For 1.5-year course (120 credits):Hold a bachelor's degree or above in any field.
Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Leadership:
· For 2-year course (160 credits):Hold a bachelor's degree or above in any field.
If English requirements are not met temporarily, you can also enroll through Griffith English Language Institute (GELI)'s Direct Entry Program (DEP).
Course Overview:
This degree aims to train teachers who can teach English to non-native speakers.The course has been recognized bythe National English Language Teaching Accreditation Scheme (NEAS).
Griffith University offers a combinedMasterof Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Leadership. This is the first, and possibly the only, similar combined course in Australia and globally.Participating in this course,students can, after completing 120 credits of full-timeregularcourses, additionally study40 credits ofGBS/EPScourses, such as: educational leadership courses, international business courses, etc., thereby possessing both English teaching capabilities and leadership/business expertise upon graduation. This will greatly assist you in the field of language teaching, helping you manage language teaching centers or engage in marketing work at universities.
Unlike many other universities' Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages courses, our classes are predominantly composed of Australian students, with relatively fewer international students.This means that studying this course, you will have more opportunities to make Australian friends.
Website:
https://www.griffith.edu.au/study/degrees/master-of-teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages-5757
Campus: Mt Gravatt Campus, Gold Coast Campus
Tuition: AUD 33,500/year (2024)
Duration: 1.5-2 years
Intake: February
English Requirements:
IELTS 7.5 (Listening, Speaking not less than 8.0, Reading, Writing not less than 7.0)
*English must meet the requirements, no language bridging course is accepted
Admission Requirements:
Hold a bachelor's degree or above (no need to complete teacher registration at the undergraduate level), with a GPA of at least 4.0 (out of 7.0). Additionally, applicants must meet non-academic admission requirements (see the official website for details).
Course Overview:
This course trains teachers from preschool to sixth grade.Students can choose an intensive course mode to complete their studies within one and a half years, or a two-year full-time course.
The course is accredited by the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).To become a registered teacher with the Queensland College of Teachers, graduates must provide proof of English language proficiency meeting the minimum registration requirements.
The course includes a 12-week professional internship, accumulating at least 450 hours of work.
Website:
https://www.griffith.edu.au/study/degrees/master-of-primary-teaching-5587
Campus: Mt Gravatt Campus, Gold Coast Campus
Tuition: AUD 33,500/year (2024)
Duration: 1.5-2 years
Intake: February
English Requirements:
IELTS 7.5 (Listening, Speaking not less than 8.0, Reading, Writing not less than 7.0)
*English must meet the requirements, no language bridging course is accepted
Admission Requirements:
Hold a bachelor's degree or above (no need to complete teacher registration at the undergraduate level), with a GPA of at least 4.0 (out of 7.0), with subject strengths in two different teaching areas. Additionally, applicants must meet non-academic admission requirements (see the official website for details).
Course Overview:
If you are a non-education related undergraduate graduate and want to switch to secondary education, this course will provide you withthe necessary skills and knowledge to become a registered teacher with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).
The course includes educational research, curriculum studies in two specified teaching areas, and professional experience in secondary schools. Students can choose up to four courses from undergraduate curriculum studies courses for curriculum research.
Optional teaching areas for curriculum research are as follows:
· Biology (Gold Coast Campus, Mt Gravatt Campus or Online Campus)*
· Business (Gold Coast Campus or Online Campus)
· Chemistry (Gold Coast Campus, Mt Gravatt Campus or Online Campus)*
· Design Technology (Gold Coast Campus or Online Campus)
· Digital Technology (Gold Coast Campus or Online Campus)
· Drama (Mt Gravatt Campus or Online Campus)
· English (Gold Coast Campus, Mt Gravatt Campus or Online Campus)
· Food and Nutrition (Gold Coast Campus or Online Campus)
· Geography (Mt Gravatt Campus or Online Campus)
· Health and Physical Education (Gold Coast Campus, Mt Gravatt Campus or Online Campus)
· History (Gold Coast Campus, Mt Gravatt Campus or Online Campus)
· Instrumental Music (Mt Gravatt Campus or Online Campus)*
· Languages Other Than English (LOTE) (Mt Gravatt Campus or Online Campus)
· Mathematics (Gold Coast Campus, Mt Gravatt Campus or Online Campus)
· Music (Mt Gravatt Campus or Online Campus)
· Physics (Gold Coast Campus, Mt Gravatt Campus or Online Campus)*
· Psychology (Mt Gravatt Campus or Online Campus)*
· Visual Arts (Mt Gravatt Campus or Online Campus)
*This teaching area must undergo advanced stage study research, requiring at least 6 subjects in each field at the undergraduate level. More study requirements can be found on the official website.
The course is accredited by the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT).To become a registered teacher with the Queensland College of Teachers, graduates must provide proof of English language proficiency meeting the minimum registration requirements.
The course includes a 12-week professional internship, accumulating at least 450 hours of work.
Website:
https://www.griffith.edu.au/study/degrees/master-of-secondary-teaching-5700
To learn more about GU education courses, please visit:
https://www.griffith.edu.au/study/education?location=intl
