Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Education

The Graduate Certificate in Education from Charles Sturt University is a fully online course designed to support and develop your career as a leader across educational sectors and a range of contexts. This course is part of an articulated program of study, allowing you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Key Information

• Study Mode and Sessions: Online, with sessions starting in March and July.
• Duration: Minimum time - 0.5 year(s), Maximum time - 1 year(s).
• Entry Score: TBA.
• Indicative Fees:
  • International online: Full fee - $13,960.00, Per 8pt subject - $3,490.
• Course Points and Codes: Credit Points: 32, AQF: Level 8.

Why Study with Us?

With an emphasis on research embedded in professional practice, the Graduate Certificate in Education (with specialisations) provides opportunities to expand your professional knowledge and skills or explore an area of interest. You can tailor your studies by selecting from a diverse range of subjects to meet your needs and interests, or choose to specialise in an area you're passionate about. The course offers flexible online study, allowing you to apply what you learn directly to a professional setting and manage your study pace according to your changing personal circumstances.

Career Opportunities

Whatever your current role, your Graduate Certificate in Education will provide you with a career-enhancing qualification. You could pursue leadership positions or explore roles such as specialised teaching professional, policy maker, education administrator, or educational researcher. Completion of this qualification can also provide an entry point into the Master of Education (generic and with specialisations).

What You Will Study

For each 8-point subject, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. The course includes an essential set of subjects (32 pts) and restricted electives (24 Credit Points), allowing you to choose from a range of subjects to tailor your studies.

Costs

• Calculate My Fee: The section below is designed to allow you to select the option specific to your circumstances to discover the course fee and course offering information appropriate for you.
• Course Fees:
  • If you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, and meet the relevant citizenship and residency requirements, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place.
  • A fee-paying student will pay a tuition fee for each subject in the course without the Australian government contributing any financial support to the university.
• Payment Options:
  • Pay all of your student contribution up front direct to the university.
  • Pay part of your student contribution to the university and defer the balance via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible).
  • Defer all of your student contribution via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible).

Entry Requirements

• Selection Rank: TBA.
• Academic Entry Requirements: An applicant for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Education must have at least the following minimum qualifications:
  • Hold the degree of Bachelor (or AQF equivalent) in any discipline from a University or other approved tertiary institution and a minimum of two years of professional experience in a field deemed to be closely related to education.
  • Hold the degree of Bachelor (or AQF equivalent) in any discipline from a University or other approved tertiary institution and Graduate Diploma (or AQF equivalent) in teaching/education or any relevant field considered appropriate to the program of study and minimum of one year professional experience in a field of study related to education.
  • Hold the degree of Bachelor (or AQF equivalent) in any discipline from a University or other approved tertiary institution and Graduate Certificate (or AQF equivalent) in teaching/education or any relevant field considered appropriate to the program of study plus a minimum of 1.5 years professional experience in related field of study.
  • Possess other qualifications and/or work experience deemed to be AQF equivalent; and complete any additional qualifying subjects or course prescribed by the Faculty.
• Language Requirements:
• Inherent Requirements:

Credit and Pathways

If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to Apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below:

• Apply via UAC: Important dates refer to key dates on the UAC website.
• Apply via VTAC: Important dates refer to key dates on the VTAC website.
• Apply directly to Charles Sturt: Important dates check out our direct application closing dates.

Related Courses

Other courses that you might be interested in:

• Master of Education (generic and with specialisations): View course.