Graduate Certificate in Education

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• specialised knowledge within a systematic and coherent body of knowledge that may include the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills in a new or existing discipline or professional area
• specialised technical and creative skills in a field of highly skilled and/or professional practice
• cognitive skills to think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas
• cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems
• communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts
• communication skills to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences
• demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to make high level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied specialised contexts
• demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within varied specialised technical and/or creative contexts
• demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for personal outputs and all aspects of the work or function of others within broad parameters
• demonstrated ability to apply critically analyse to a complex educational issue
• critically reflect upon processes of educational knowledge production
• develop constructive strategies, plans or solutions for diverse educational communities and stakeholder
• engage through effective written communication in specialised professional discourse and debate on education

Admission requirements

English Language Requirements

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.

Transition Arrangements 2021 This program has been revised for implementation from Semester 1 2021.

• EDUC6205 Intermediate Curriculum Design has been removed from the core course requirements and added to the directed course list.
• EDUC6010 Advanced Studies in Education has been added to the core course requirements,

If you have completed EDUC6205 prior to 2021 this will count towards your core course requirements. You can enrol in EDUC6010 if you have room in the program.

If you have not already completed EDUC6205 you must complete EDUC6010 as the core course. If you have room in your program you can choose to complete EDUC6205 as a directed course instead.

The Directed course list has been amended. Courses completed prior to 2021 will count towards the Directed course requirements for the program.

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.