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Graduate Certificate in Education

You will love this program if you want to upgrade your skills and knowledge in a collaborative environment with other like-minded educators. Develop higher levels of expertise in pedagogy, curriculum development, assessment, and action research.

In this program you will:

  • Have an excellent pathway to a Master of Education
  • Have an opportunity to link theory to education practice
  • Work under the supervision of UniSC’s highly trained staff, all with doctoral qualifications in education
  • Form strong professional networks from completing the program

Location

CRICOS code

081795M

Duration

6 months 6 months Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2024 fees (A$)

A$2,220 - 2024 Fees / A$10,200 - 2024 Fees CSP / Fee-paying
CSP / Fee-paying
A$14,000 Annual fee
Annual fee

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
4
Total units
48
Duration
6 months 6 months
CRICOS code
081795M
UniSC program code
ED508
Program structure
Required courses from a specified list (4) 48 units

Select a total of 48 units. A minimum of 24 units must be EDU or EDN coded courses.

EDU700
EDU725
EDU737
EDU739
EDU741
EDU745
EDU747 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Early Years
EDU749 Leading in Early Childhood Contexts
EDU727
EDU738
EDU740
SEC602
MHN702
MHN708
PUB702
PUB706
PUB707 Professional Learning
MGT701 Teaching Junior Secondary Arts 1
MGT702 Teaching Junior Secondary English
BUS703 Teaching Junior Secondary Geography
BUS704 Teaching Junior Secondary History
EDU746 Teaching Junior Secondary Languages
EDN701 Teaching Junior Secondary Mathematics
BUS702 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 1
EDU762 Teaching Senior Secondary Arts 1
EDU763 Teaching Senior Secondary English
EDU712 Teaching Senior Secondary Geography
EDU715 Ethics in Digital Investigation and Cyber Security
EDU716 Youth Mental Health and Neurobiology
EDU717 Lifestyle Factors and Mental Health
EDU719 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.

Study sequences

A student entering the Graduate Certificate in Education program will normally be required to hold a three year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) qualification in Education or a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) qualification from a non-Education discipline from a recognised institution.

English language requirements

You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).

Additional entry information

Standard English language requirements apply.

Program requirements
  • Select a total of 48 units. A minimum of 24 units must be EDU or EDN coded courses.
  • Please note not all courses are offered online or at Sunshine Coast campus.
  • If you are planning to enrol in the Master of Education (ED705) degree in the future and do not need the Graduate Certificate of Education (ED508) as an entry requirement to the MEd (ED705), you may wish to consult the specialisations lists in the MEd when choosing your courses for possible future credit.
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.

CSP estimate
A$2,220 - 2024 Fees
Fee-paying estimate
A$10,200 - 2024 Fees
Annual tuition fee (A$, 2024)
A$14,000