Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies

University of Queensland

Australia, Brisbane

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University of Queensland

Australia , Brisbane

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

061819G

Campuses

External

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines23-Feb-2026

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Duration 0.5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 22,896 / year(s)

Next Intake 23-Feb-2026

Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies

About

Strengthen your leadership expertise and get a professional advantage in your chosen area of education.

This program is suitable for practising teachers, administrators and other educational professionals, as well as professionals in other areas wishing to gain expertise in education. It can be completed in six months full-time — and most fields of study can be completed part-time in one year.

Specialise in one of seven fields of study: Behaviour Management; Curriculum; Guidance, Counselling and Careers; Leadership; Psychology Education; Science of Learning or Supporting Diverse Learners. Depending on your area of specialisation you can choose to complete all aspects of a practicum that focuses on advanced research and teaching interests.

Some pathways offer specific qualifications, while others offer significant professional advantage to educators interested in career advancement or broadening their career options.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

a bachelor¿s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
have completed post-secondary study, plus 2 years full-time professional work experience in a relevant or comparable education setting (see below).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we’ll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

a bachelor¿s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
have completed post-secondary study, plus 2 years full-time professional work experience in a relevant or comparable education setting (see below).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

Related programs

Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider
one of these related programs:

Master of Educational Studies

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Career

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Depending on which field you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Behaviour management counsellor
Special needs teacher
Curriculum planner
School curriculum adviser
Career development practitioner
Guidance counsellor
Educational administrator
Multicultural teacher
School principal

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 22,896

Application Fee

AUD

Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies

University of Queensland

Australia,

Brisbane

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