Graduate Diploma of Teaching – A pathway to the Master of Teaching

About the course

The Graduate Diploma of Teaching offers a flexible, self-paced pathway for graduates from other disciplines to move into teaching. You can specialise in Primary or Secondary Education, study online, and complete 45 days of supervised professional experience in schools. The course builds evidence-based practice and provides credit towards SCU’s Master of Teaching, supporting a transition to full teacher registration pathways. This is a Graduate Diploma in Education & Teaching.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for entry into the teaching profession pathway, with skills to work with children and young people in primary or secondary school contexts. The course supports supervised school-based practice and can help progress towards a NESA-approved Master of Teaching for broader registration eligibility. It also supports applying for provisional registration in Western Australia while completing the final term. This is a Graduate Diploma focused on Education & Teaching. Preparing graduates for education leadership, instructional design, and advanced teaching specialist roles.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)