Program Description:
The Postgraduate Diploma in STEM/TVET Education (PG Dip. STE) is a one-year program designed for bachelor’s degree graduates of UDST and graduates of other higher education institutions, industry professionals, and qualified professional educators, who are interested in the practical applications of STEM/TVET education and technologies including a variety of advanced education technologies. In QNQF terms, this is equivalent to the Graduate Studies Diploma – Level 8.
The program will enable both fresh graduates and professionals from different applied occupations to gain knowledge, skills and competencies to work as Educators/Trainers/Lab Instructors/ Experiential Learning Facilitators in education environments utilizing STEM/TVET curricula, IB, AP and A-Level curricula, industrial training settings, and specialized laboratory facilities requiring highly skilled technology operators. Further, the degree will serve the employee training needs in a variety of industries utilizing advanced STEM/TVET technology applications.
Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in STEM/TVET Education possess advanced knowledge and understanding of educational approaches and practical training that will enable them to teach or facilitate learning sessions/Labs in specialized STEM/TVET areas such as Computer Science, Computer Programming, Electronics and Telecommunications, Engineering Education, Environment and Occupational Safety, General Mechanics, Health Sciences Education, ICT Education, Industrial Operations, Instrumentation Technology, Integrated Sciences, and Safety and Security. The program further prepares its graduates to understand and adapt to the rapidly changing educational and technological landscape through creative exploration, practical application, and innovation in areas of teaching practice, knowledge transfer and innovative solutions to education industry needs.
Program Duration:
One year
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree obtained from UDST in any applied occupational field;
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree obtained from any recognized higher education institution in any applied occupational field;
OR
3. Bachelor’s Degree in Education obtained from any recognized higher education institution.
- A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 6.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 6.0;
OR
- A valid (within two years) TOEFL score of 90 and minimum scores of 17 in listening, 18 in reading and 20 in speaking;
OR
- A valid (within two years) Internet Based Test (iBT) score of 72.
Note: Graduates of UDST are exempt from the language requirement.
1. Applicants from other academic fields may apply if they have a minimum of three years of experience in industry or in their specific professional field. Working professionals are required to provide a certificate from their employer providing confirmation of approval to enroll in this program.
2023-2024 Study Plan
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | HOURS/WEEK | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Req | Co-req | CR | LEC | LAB | |||
| SEMESTER 1 | |||||||
| COMM5010 | Teaching STEM/TVET - EAL Students | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| EDUC5010 | STEM/TVET Pedagogies | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| EDUC5020 | Technology-Enhanced Curriculum & Instruction | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| EDUC5030 | Assessing Experiential Learning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Semester 1 Total: | 12 | 12 | 0 | ||||
| SEMESTER 2 | |||||||
| EDUC5040 | Reflective Practice in Education | EDUC5010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| EDUC5050 | Learning & Training with Technology Labs | EDUC5020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| EDUC5060 | TVET Foundations & Workforce Development | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| EDUC5070 | Innovation in STEM/TVET Education | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
| Semester 2 Total: | 12 | 12 | 0 | ||||
| SEMESTER 3 | |||||||
| EDPR5010 | Teaching Practicum | EDUC5040 EDUC5050 | - | 6 | 200 Total HRs | ||
| Semester 3 Total: | 6 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Year 1 Total: | 30 | 24 | 0 | ||||
| PG Dip. STE Program Total: | 30 | 24 | 0 | ||||
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in STEM/TVET Education (PG Dip. STE) program may choose to continue their education in a Master’s program or conduct research.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
The Postgraduate Diploma in STEM/TVET Education (PG Dip. STE) is an applied program with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:
- STEM Teacher
- Lab Assistant
- Information and Communications Technology Teacher
- Design Technology Teacher
- Corporate Training and Development Manager
- Educational Technology Trainer
- Learning Management System Trainer