Graduate Diploma of Education Studies

If you don't meet the entry requirements for your dream course, you can use a TAFE qualification as a stepping-stone. You'll get the skills you need to transition easily into a related higher education course, and many certificate or diploma courses give you credit towards a relevant degree.

Yes, lots of Federation University's certificate or diploma courses give you credit towards a relevant degree. For example, completing a Diploma of Nursing can give you 120 credit points towards the Bachelor of Nursing, and a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care can give you 90 credit points towards the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary).

A one-year, full-time study load is equal to 120 credit points, and most undergraduate units (subjects) are worth 15 credit points each.

Yes, by starting with a TAFE qualification and transitioning to a higher education degree, you can end up with two complete qualifications.

If the course you're considering is not listed in the pathways table, Federation University advises you to see if it's in their course finder and do a credit search to find out what credit points may apply.