Graduate Certificate in Education

Position yourself as an educational leader.

If you’re a practicing teacher or educator looking to deepen your understanding of broader education issues, the Graduate Certificate in Education is for you.

Our flexible study options and international recognition will enable you to pursue global career opportunities.

You’ll enhance your current skills and connect with the latest industry developments and research. You’ll move beyond the classroom to examine system-level challenges and issues. By improving your professional knowledge, you can fast-track your career and increase your employability.

what you will study

This program will provide you with the practical expertise to lead teachers and ensure they provide the best learning experience for students.

Chosen areas of study may include:

• English for Special Purposes
• TESOL Curriculum and Methodology
• Sociocultural Context for ESL/EFL Teaching
• Maths Curriculum.

Find out when applications close for available intakes

Review the information below and submit your application now.

This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open. Review the information below and submit your application now.

Both students and education agents can submit applications online. This is our preferred way of application. You can save your application after you have started, and come back to it later.

To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:

Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

Possible career paths may include:

• Higher education teacher within TAFEs and university sectors
• Education consultant within TAFEs, universities or schools
• Leadership, coordination, specialist or professional development positions in school systems.

This program provides an entry pathway into the Master of Education. You will receive credit for the courses you have already completed.