I have a Bachelor of Psychological Science – loved the degree and think I gained a lot from it, personally. However, I'm now investigating my options, as far as secondary school teaching is concerned.
Obviously, the standard is that you do a four year degree, and are then eligible for registration. However, Southern Cross University offers a two-year Bachelor of Education (Secondary) at a graduate entry level, i.e. you must already have a degree to gain entry. It enables you to specialise in two areas (most one-year graduate diplomas only allow for one), and states: "Graduates of the course meet the qualification requirements for accreditation/registration as a teacher in schools across all Australian states and territories."
My question is: in the highly competitive job market for teachers, would those with a four year undergraduate degree have a significant advantage over someone with a two year postgraduate degree?
Further, how well are graduate diplomas in education viewed? Obviously, with a three year Psych. Science degree and a one year graduate diploma, I have a kind of four year degree under my belt, but only one of those years is related to education – that must put you at a distinct disadvantage in the job market, right?
Obviously, the standard is that you do a four year degree, and are then eligible for registration. However, Southern Cross University offers a two-year Bachelor of Education (Secondary) at a graduate entry level, i.e. you must already have a degree to gain entry. It enables you to specialise in two areas (most one-year graduate diplomas only allow for one), and states: "Graduates of the course meet the qualification requirements for accreditation/registration as a teacher in schools across all Australian states and territories."
My question is: in the highly competitive job market for teachers, would those with a four year undergraduate degree have a significant advantage over someone with a two year postgraduate degree?
Further, how well are graduate diplomas in education viewed? Obviously, with a three year Psych. Science degree and a one year graduate diploma, I have a kind of four year degree under my belt, but only one of those years is related to education – that must put you at a distinct disadvantage in the job market, right?