Graduate Certificate in Education (Professional Practice)

Become an Education leader

If you are an Education graduate looking to take your career to the next level, this postgraduate qualification is the fast track you need to succeed.

Whether you are interested in educational leadership, training and career development, 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 using research for practice, study the effects of the globalised education and reflect on why local context still matters.

Suitable for a range of education professionals, this short course (General Stream) can be completed in as little as 4 months (one semester) full-time or one year part-time. Also available is entry credit with completed microcredentials. 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 (Professional Practice).

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;
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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.

An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).

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