Diploma of Teaching Primary

Admission Requirements

  1. Have complete F6, or equivalent, with grade 4 in English and subject of choice; or have successfully completed USP preliminary program with B Grade in English and an overall minimum GPA of 2.5 and above; or
  2. Have completed and passed Foundation Studies or Equivalent; or F7 or Equivalent with a minimum B grade in English and Maths, and an aggregate GPA of 2.5 and above;

Entering as an in-service candidate

  1. Must hold a Certificate in teaching (primary) from SICHE or a recognized institution (based on SIQF or equivalent), and has a minimum teaching experience of 2 years or more; plus
  2. One work reference and one character reference from the principal, career teacher, or a person in authority.

Click on the units below to see the unit descriptor

Unit CodeUnit TitlePrerequisiteSemester OfferedCredit Points
EDU501Human Development122.5
EDU505Introduction to Primary School Physical Education122.5
SNU500Academic English122.5
Elective 1 - Level 5 content unit 1122.5
EDU502Education Psychology222.5
EDU506Explore Visual Arts222.5
EDU507Introduction to Western Music Notation222.5
SNU501Data Analysis222.5
180
Unit CodeUnit TitlePrerequisiteSemester OfferedCredit Points
EDU605Maths Education 1122.5
Elective 2 - Level 6 Content unit 2122.5
EDU713 Teaching Experience245
90

Total Credit Points  for Diploma of Teaching Primary =  450