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Graduate Diploma of Specialist Education

Graduate Diploma.
Charles Darwin University

500

in world overall ranking*

57

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Graduate Diploma of Specialist Education is a flexible one-year postgraduate professional development program designed for experienced educators. It develops analytical thinking, collaborative learning and transformative practice using current educational and research perspectives. You can study online or on campus, full-time or part-time, and tailor your study through specialist streams aligned to workplace, organisational and community needs in Australia and the Asia-Pacific.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles across education systems and organisations, including education practitioner roles, policy and program positions, and leadership pathways in schools and related settings. The course supports professional growth for teachers, principals and policymakers working locally and internationally, with options to specialise in contemporary areas such as inclusive education, digital learning and TESOL. This Graduate Diploma sits within the Education & Teaching discipline.


Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$32,760 per year

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Information

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1 years

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February, July

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Online
Danala - Education and Community Precinct

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TEDU01

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick icon2023 CDU INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE PATHWAY SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 20% of tuition fees

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR'S INTERNATIONAL HIGH ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIPS (VCIHAS)

50% of tuition fees

tick iconCDU GLOBAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP 2022-2023

30% of tuition fees

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