Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary)

About the course

Designed for graduates from other disciplines who want to become primary school teachers in Western Australia, this course provides preparation for teaching with provisional registration after one year of full-time study. You’ll study core primary curriculum areas including literacy, mathematics, science, arts, and humanities and social sciences, alongside classroom management. A major feature is 55 days of supervised professional experience across diverse school settings. This Graduate Diploma focuses on primary teacher education.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared to pursue work as primary school teachers in Western Australian schools, supported by substantial supervised placements and curriculum-focused study. The course builds practical classroom capability through units in curriculum planning, teaching strategies and classroom management, with experience in metropolitan, rural, regional and remote settings. Outcomes align to entry into the teaching profession and provisional registration pathways. This Graduate Diploma supports careers in primary education and teaching settings.

Entry requirements

ECU admission and English language requirements apply.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)