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Graduate Certificate in Education

This program is for professionals devoted to “everything education” and how to improve it.

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.

CRICOS code
081795M
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
4.5 months (1 Semester)
Semester tuition fee 2015
A$10,500
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$10,500
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
UniSC program code
ED508
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
6 months minimum full time, 2 years maximum part time
Study mode
on campus (blended)
Fee type 2015
  • Fee paying places
  • International fee-paying places
  • Postgraduate coursework places
Total courses
4
Total units
48

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.

It’s an opportunity to link theory to education practice. You’ll work under the supervision of USC’s highly trained staff, all with doctoral qualifications in education, with many of our graduates forming strong professional networks from completing the program.

This is an excellent pathway to a Master’s in Education or to an education role in school teaching, higher education and many other sectors.

Admission requirements

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.

Program structure

Required course (1)

EDU700 Communication and Thought

Elective courses (3)

Select 3 courses from:

EDU702 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
EDU704 An Introduction to Australian and Comparative Politics
EDU705 Indonesian A
EDU708 Indonesian B
EDU730 Indonesian C
EDU732 Indonesian D

Total units: 48

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements and notes
  • Students are required to successfully complete four courses as specified in the program structure.
  • Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, multimedia presentations, reports, research proposal, literature review, portfolio, position papers, project report or examination.
  • When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.