The graduate diploma may be taken either by full-time study in one academic year or by part-time study in not more than three years. An academic year comprises two semesters and each subject is of one semester length. Classes are held in the late afternoon. Subjects are currently as follows:
* GED3800 LOTE methodology
* GED3812 Educational applications of second language acquisition research
* GED3815 Practical applications of research in second language education
* GED3818 Communicative language teaching
* GED3830 Language teaching syllabus design
* GED3833 Theory and practice of second language education
* GED3840 Assessment in foreign and second language education
For the award of the graduate diploma a candidate must satisfactorily complete four subjects, including GED3818 and GED3833. For one of the subjects a candidate may substitute a subject offered at an appropriate level by the Department of Asian Languages and Studies entailing the upgrading of practical language competence and/or study of the culture and social life of speakers of a language other than English. Students should note that some overseas programs offered by the Asia Pacific Education Centre (in Indonesia and China for example) can contribute to coursework. Students must have their program approved by the course coordinator before enrolment.
The attention of persons qualified for entry to MEdSt candidature is drawn to the opportunity they have of completing a masters degree with special reference to second language education. (See under Degree of Master of Educational Studies). Students should also note that graduate diploma subjects are taught at masters level. Any student wishing to transfer from the diploma to masters must have completed at least two subjects at credit level or above and seek approval of the course coordinator.
Application forms for admission to the diploma are available from the inquiry office, School of Graduate Studies.