Graduate Certificate in Education (Learning Difficulties)

University of Melbourne

Australia, Melbourne

University RankQS Ranking

Apply Now!

Go to Official Website

Home/Australia/Melbourne /University of Melbourne/Graduate Certificate in Education (Learning Difficulties)

University of Melbourne

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

Online

Application Fee

AUD 154

Campuses

Online

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 22,672 / year

Next Intake July-2026

Graduate Certificate in Education (Learning Difficulties)

About

Overview

Gain the skills to better support the needs of students with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia and dyscalculia.

You’ll improve your professional knowledge and understanding of the nature and causes of specific learning difficulties in children. Enhance your skills in classroom assessment, goal-setting, instructional choices and responsiveness to learning difficulties as you learn how to implement teaching that optimises student learning.

Flexible study

This course is offered part-time and 100% online so you can balance study with work and other commitments.

Internationally recognised lecturers

The Faculty of Education is home to a number of internationally recognised education experts, and at the cutting edge of teaching and research.

Pathways

Graduates of this course may be eligible for 50 credit points of advanced standing towards the Master of Learning Intervention.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:

A four-year degree in education (or equivalent), OR
A three-year undergraduate qualification in any discipline AND a fourth-year level education qualification (or equivalent), OR
A three-year undergraduate qualification in a directly related discipline AND at least two years of documented relevant work experience.

Disciplines directly related to this course include occupational therapy, social work, speech pathology, or psychology.

Work history relevant to this course may include in roles such as a classroom teacher, or in the above fields.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

IELTS

7.0

with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0
TOEFL

94+

with writing 27; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13
PEARSON

72+

with written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 60
CAMBRIDGE

185+

with no less than 185 in writing and no less than 169 in each other skill
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.

The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

If relevant to your application, the Selection Committee will consider your work history.

English Program Requirements

English language test score requirements

If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

IELTS

7.0

with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0

TOEFL

94+

with writing 27; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13

PEARSON

72+

with written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 60

CAMBRIDGE

185+

with no less than 185 in writing and no less than 169 in each other skill

*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

Career

This course is designed for classroom teachers who wish to have a better understanding of the needs of students with specific learning disabilities who have been placed in their classrooms.

Advance your teaching skills

You'll graduate as a highly-valued educator with the ability to perform intervention-based learning for students.

Learning outcomes

The course will prepare you to:

Apply knowledge about research and practice relevant to learning difficulties, including dyslexia and dyscalculia.
Analyse theory and instruction, intervention and assessment practices related to learners with literacy and numeracy difficulties.
Critically review a range of published resources and research relevant to understanding and addressing learning difficulties.
Exhibit skills that impact practice in their setting and share knowledge with others, including their colleagues.
Translate research to practice for learners with learning difficulties, including dyslexia and dyscalculia.