Graduate Certificate in Education

    Graduate Certificate in Education

    Duration7 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 15,842 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026
    Graduate Certificate in Education

    About

    The Graduate Certificate in Education is designed for qualified teachers and other educational professionals who wish to upgrade their knowledge and skills in a specific area of education at an advanced level. Our postgraduate programs aim to meet the diverse needs of educators, with a strong focus on developing teacher skills to support students in all environments.

    The program offers seven areas of specialisation:

    The Graduate Certificate in Education can be undertaken as a fully online program, although some specialisations such as TESOL and Special Education may contain face to face Work Integrated Learning components.

    The program is suitable for teachers, trainers in industry and commerce, adult educators and other professionals, but does not provide a qualification in pre-service education.

    A postgraduate degree in Education will enhance your career options and professional advancement within a broad range of educational institutions. If you are an educational professional who wants to develop your knowledge in a specific area of education at an advanced level, then this is the degree for you.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Students must meet the following selection requirements for entry to the Graduate Certificate of Education and the Master of Education:

    • A recognised Bachelor degree and a postgraduate teaching qualification (e.g. Graduate Diploma of Education or Master of Teaching); OR
    • A four year pre-service teacher education qualification, including professional experience, equivalent to the qualifications required for Graduate teacher status in NSW. An applicant who submits evidence of other equivalent academic and professional qualifications may be permitted to enrol in the degree.

    English Program Requirements

    Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
    Arts, Design & Architecture

    6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Bachelor of Education (Secondary): 7 overall (min 6.5 in writing & reading, 7.5 in speaking & listening)
    • Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours): 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in each subtest)
    • Bachelor of Social Work (Honours): 7 overall (min 7.0 in listening, reading, writing, and speaking)

    6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Master of Teaching (Primary & Secondary): 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in writing & reading, 8.0 in speaking & listening)

    7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    Career

    Potential careers

    • Early Childhood Teaching
    • Primary and Secondary Teaching
    • Vocational and Workplace Teaching
    • Tertiary Teaching
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    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    15,842 / year
    Application Fee 150
    Graduate Certificate in Education
    University of New South Wales
    University of New South Wales
    Australia

    Australia, Sydney

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