Elevate your teaching. Gain specialised knowledge and in-demand skills to become a more effective educator.
Programme Overview
Our Graduate Diploma in Education equips you with the latest research and practical skills to excel in a secondary school classroom. Through a strong foundation in school-based learning, you’ll develop your professional and pedagogical practices for immediate impact on your students. The programme also offers a valuable stepping stone for aspiring and current educators seeking to enhance their careers.
- Foundational Courses: These cover core educational principles, including learning theories, curriculum development, assessment strategies, and educational psychology.
- Subject Area Specialisation: GDEs often offer specialisations in specific subjects like math, science, language arts, or special education. You’ll delve deeper into the pedagogy and best practices for teaching your chosen subject area.
- Research & Inquiry: Programmes may include a research component where you explore a specific educational topic and develop a research paper or presentation.
Programme Details
- Campus: Main Campus
- Programme Delivery: Online
- Programme Duration: 1 year
- Total Programme Credits: 21
Admission Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or its equivalent. This must be in a content area that is taught at the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) or at the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) levels.
- Evidence of ability to pursue advanced study in graduate-level work with a cumulative undergraduate GPA at least 3.0 on a 4.0
scale. - Adequate undergraduate and/or graduate preparation in the proposed field of study and general education.
- Evidence of ability to handle master’s level work in the English Language. If your first language is not English, you must submit scores on English Language achievement test.
- A minimum of two satisfactory recommendations showing strong potential for educational leadership and service.
- A written statement of purpose for pursuing postgraduate study in education in no less than 750 words.
What you'll learn
Learn the latest research-backed teaching methods to create engaging and impactful lessons.
Completing this programme, you’ll develop strong pedagogical skills through practical, school-based learning experiences. Graduates can gain in-depth knowledge of curriculum development and implementation to ensure your students meet educational standards.
How this Programme Helps You
This programme offers participants the opportunity to equip themselves with focused expertise in a specific subject area, making you a more competitive candidate for specialised teaching positions. Graduates can also qualify for leadership roles within schools, such as department head or instructional coach. Many regions offer salary bumps for teachers with postgraduate qualifications.