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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 USC’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 2025 fees (A$)

A$9,060 Fee-paying
Fee-paying
A$13,700 Estimated total fee
Estimated total fee

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Start
  • 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 course (4) 48 units

Select 4 courses (48 units) from:

EDU712
EDU715
EDU716
EDU717
EDU719

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC 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
Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 48 units as outlined in the Program Structure
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.

Fee-paying estimate
A$9,060
Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$13,700