Graduate Diploma
The Graduate Diploma of Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy prepares students for careers as literacy and numeracy teachers, equipping them to deliver programs in various educational and industry settings. It is available for online study and is part of an articulated program of study.
The Graduate Diploma of Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy from Charles Sturt University prepares you for a rewarding career as a literacy and numeracy teacher, providing you with the skills and knowledge to develop these critical foundations skills for all adult learners.
Available for online study, this course equips you to deliver language, literacy and numeracy programs in TAFE institutes, adult and community education providers, industry settings and private providers.
This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
Applicants must hold an appropriate degree (i.e., undergraduate Bachelor degree or AQF equivalent) from a recognised university, and have a minimum of one year relevant industry experience (or equivalent) related to their undergraduate degree.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
Select one (1) subject from the following:
CodeTitleCredit PointsEEB506Professional Practice in Education and Training8 credit ptsEPT509High Level Facilitation for Adult and Vocational Education8 credit ptsProfessional extension 8 Credit PointsSelect one (1) subject from the following:
CodeTitleCredit PointsEMV501The Adult and Vocational Education System in Australia8 credit ptsEMV503The Expert Adult and Vocational Education Teacher8 credit ptsRestricted elective 8 Credit PointsSelect one (1) subject from the following. Note: with approval from the Course Director, a level 500 elective that is related to adult of vocational education or adult language, literacy and numeracy can be selected from subjects offered at Charles Sturt, or externally from another higher education provider:
CodeTitleCredit PointsEEB424Contexts of Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy in Adult and Vocational Education8 credit ptsEEB429Issues of Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice in Adult and Vocational Education8 credit pts