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Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies

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About This Programme

A pre-masters diploma in education; credits carry toward the Master of Educational Studies. Billed per subject at AED 7,846, 8 subjects (about AED 62,769 total).

Course Highlights

  • The first eight subjects of the Master of Educational Studies.
  • A gateway toward acquiring a UAE teacher's licence.
  • Curriculum, technology and inclusive education, plus a practicum.
  • Degree awarded by the University of Wollongong, Australia.

What You'll Study

Delivered in weekend classes on the Dubai Knowledge Park campus. UOWD charges per subject (AED 7,846.13/subject, VAT inclusive) - the figure shown is an indicative annual.

Core Subjects

  • EDGC920Curriculum and Learning Design6 credits
  • EDGI900Introduction to Technology in Education6 credits
  • EDGI902Designing Digital Learning Environments6 credits
  • EDGS901Introduction to Inclusive Education: Strategies, Policies and Legislation6 credits
  • EDGT932Second Language Literacy6 credits
  • EDGX901Psychology for Educators6 credits
  • EDMS922Assessment and Reporting in a Secondary Context6 credits
  • EDGP920Practicum (in a school setting)6 credits

Entry Requirements

English: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. TOEFL iBT 88 (not less than 22 Writing, 20 Reading, 17 Listening, 18 Speaking). PTE Academic 62 overall with a minimum 62 in each communicative skill.

UOWD publishes no school-system entry matrix for postgraduate study; the English requirement above is the published one and is higher than the undergraduate band.

Careers

Graduates become teachers, lecturers, counsellors, school managers and principals; a pathway into the Master of Educational Studies and UAE teacher licensing.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education (CAA) and KHDA-licensed; conferred by the University of Wollongong (Australia, TEQSA-registered).

Programme Details

Award

Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies

Start Date

September 2026 (also January & April intakes)

Typical Offer

Bachelor's + IELTS 6.5

Duration

12–15 months

Qualification

Graduate Diploma

Subject Area

Education

Campus

Dubai

Course Type

Graduate Diploma

Tuition Fee

AED 62,768 total

Apply online at uowdubai.ac.ae. Scholarships and merit awards are available.

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Next intakes
JanSep

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