Graduate Certificate in Education

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

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University of Adelaide

Australia , Adelaide

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

073129A

Application Fee

AUD 110

Campuses

North Terrace Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2024

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 6 month(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 20,000 / Year(s)

Next Intake February-2024

Graduate Certificate in Education

About

Expand your educational vision
The education sector's grappling with myriad big-picture issues of critical importance. How should we educate our children to help them thrive in a constantly shifting future? How can teachers inspire students to one day tackle challenges like climate change and food insecurity, without sowing seeds of anxiety?

Our Graduate Certificate in Education equips you to find and implement answers.

Educational Leadership and Innovation - study leadership and management theory in depth and consider how it can be applied to lead educational change
Wellbeing - examine evidence-based approaches to wellbeing support–a key knowledge area for all educators
English Language Teaching (ELT/TESOL) - learn the latest strategies for effective English Language Teaching
Research - strengthen your educational research skills and understandings, with opportunities to go on to a PhD.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry to postgraduate coursework programs as a minimum requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification from an approved institution as a qualification for entry. Some of the graduate certificates and graduate diplomas that are offered may be accepted as qualifying work for entry to a Masters program, or as professional qualifications in their own right. For further information.

Career

Career Readiness

Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Education provides advanced career options: for trainers across various industries (e.g. police, nursing or business); to teach in higher education including the TAFE and university sectors, or take on roles as education consultants. It also enables teachers to enhance their existing qualifications.

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.

Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Teamwork and communication skills
Professionalism and leadership readiness
Intercultural and ethical competency
Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Digital capabilities
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Professional Accreditation

This program does not constitute the requirements for a recognised teaching qualification. Students looking to become teachers will need to complete the Master of Teaching, prior to pursuing a postgraduate qualification.

Potential careers

Education Coordinator, Education Officer, Education Officer / Educator, Educational Researcher

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 20,000

Application Fee

AUD 110

How to Apply

Online application checklist

Complete the student agreement (IDP applicants only)
Attach the following as PDF files
- Academic transcripts and graduation certificates for all school and tertiary studies you have undertaken (original language and certified English translations)
- Official English testing results from IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson or Cambridge CAE/CPE (if applicable)
- Syllabus of subjects if you wish to be considered for advanced standing (credit transfer)
- Any professional qualification or memberships you may have
- A copy of your passport and visa (if applicable)
Payment of AUD $110 for the Application Fee (required upon submission)

System Requirements

The application site is optimised for:

Chrome 30, Internet Explorer 11, Firefox 27, Safari 7.
You must use an English language keyboard
Your screen area needs to be set at least at 1024 x 768 pixels or higher resolution to ensure you are able to view the Scroll Bars and Continue buttons within the services