Graduate Certificate in Education

About

If you are an Education graduate looking to take your career to the next level, this 4-month postgraduate qualification is the fast track you need to succeed. Whether that is educational leadership, training and career development, or a role in the workplace learning sector, further postgraduate study in education, or beyond, this course will provide you with flexible study options, and a curriculum tailored to your career journey.

Gain a deepened knowledge of the issues affecting modern education. Explore contemporary education theory, become skilled in the use of research for practice, study the effects of the globalised education and reflect on why local still matters.

Suitable for a range of education professionals, this short course can be completed in as little as 4-months (one semester) full-time or one year part-time. With blended study modes including online and face-to-face units, you’ll be able to balance study with your other commitments.

Looking to upgrade your qualification? Successful completion of this course serves as a pathway into the Master of Education.

Admission criteria

Either of the following:

• A four-year undergraduate degree in education or a three-year undergraduate degree plus a one-year graduate diploma in education, and in either case a minimum of three years professional experience in an educational context; OR
  
• A three-year undergraduate degree in education or a cognate discipline deemed equivalent by the University Admissions Committee, and in either case a minimum of four years professional experience in an educational context.

All applicants must also:

• complete the employment question in their UAC application outlining their current and previous experience
• submit a CV and Statement of Service.

Upload supporting documentation as a PDF within the UAC application.

Fees and charges

^ Fee column represents an annual amount unless the course duration is less than one year; the amount then represents the full cost of the course.

Australian Government financial assistance

University of Canberra scholarships and financial assistance

Further information

Read the full course details on the University of Canberra website.

Visit the Faculty of Education website.
Call 1800 864 226.
Email study@canberra.edu.au

The Education faculty offers new and redeveloped courses specialising in Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary, in line with new national requirements for teacher registration. We work closely with our professional and industry partners to ensure that all our degree programs combine the best of practice, new knowledge, and innovative teaching and learning. All initial teacher education courses have been accredited by the ACT Teacher Quality Institute and are recognised as such across Australia.