Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Innovative Learning and Teaching
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-03-01 | - |
| 2025-06-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
| 2025-12-01 | - |
Program Overview
Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Innovative Learning and Teaching
Overview
This course covers a range of contemporary teaching practices, designed to suit those already working in internal and online learning environments in university and other tertiary contexts, across all teaching disciplines.
Professional Recognition and Accreditation
This course is considered an advanced preparation for teaching in a tertiary setting and, as such, is seen as advantageous by university employers. Articulation with other award programs is decided on a case-by-case basis.
Admission Criteria
- A completed bachelor degree or equivalent.
- Credit for recognised learning (CRL) may be available.
Fees and Scholarships
- Australian and New Zealand student indicative fees:
- 2025 Fee year: $2,300* (Commonwealth supported), $10,883* (Domestic)
- 2026 Fee year: $2,300* (Commonwealth supported), $10,883* (Domestic)
- Fees are indicative only and subject to passage of legislation.
- A limited number of Commonwealth supported places are available for some postgraduate courses.
Location
- Curtin Perth
- Online delivery available
How to Apply
- Apply directly to Curtin
- Apply as a high school student via TISC (for Semester 1, 2025)
- Get alerts for future intakes
- Global campus options available
Course Structure
- Duration: 0.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time study
- Units are delivered fully online across four study periods per year, commencing in March each year.
- Students can select up to two units per study period.
What You'll Learn
- Employ new pedagogies, learning spaces, and modalities in innovative ways for learning and teaching.
- Apply knowledge of contemporary educational curriculum, learning, assessment, and evaluation design theory and practices in course, unit, and task design.
- Demonstrate creative approaches to teaching and learning that engage a diverse range of students in active learning, utilising a technology-rich environment.
- Create and maintain inclusive, positive learning environments and experiences that engage learners in their learning.
- Demonstrate critical reflective practice and contributions to the scholarship of learning and teaching.
- Identify, collect, examine, and interpret a range of sources of evidence in the design and evaluation of educational practice.
- Apply knowledge of indigenous perspectives, knowledges, and cultural capabilities in critical reflection of teaching and learning and course, unit, and task design.
Specialisations
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Specialisations
- Bachelor of Commerce Specialisations
- Bachelor of Innovation Specialisations
FAQs
- You might find your answer in our frequently asked questions.
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Curtin University
Overview:
Curtin University is a public research university located in Perth, Western Australia. It is known for its strong focus on research and innovation, particularly in the fields of mining, engineering, and health sciences. Curtin offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, as well as professional development courses. The university has a global presence with campuses in Dubai, Malaysia, Mauritius, and Singapore.
Services Offered:
Curtin University provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:
Learning Support:
Disability planning, industry placements, global study opportunities, and access to learning and study spaces.Campus Life:
Accommodation options, information about living in Perth, food and retail services, regional study opportunities, sports and social clubs, health and wellbeing resources, and campus events.International Student Support:
Assistance with moving to Australia, application procedures, English language programs, and opportunities to meet with university representatives in their home countries.Financial Assistance:
Information on fees and charges, financial assistance programs, and scholarships.Career Support:
Access to career advisors and resources to help students with their career planning.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Curtin University offers a vibrant and diverse campus experience. Students can participate in a wide range of activities, including:
Sports and Recreation:
Joining sports teams, participating in recreational activities, and attending campus events.Social Clubs:
Joining student clubs and societies based on their interests.Campus Events:
Attending lectures, workshops, and social events organized by the university.Global Study Opportunities:
Studying abroad at one of Curtin's international campuses or participating in exchange programs.Key Reasons to Study There:
High Graduate Employment Rate:
Curtin University has the highest rate of graduates finding full-time employment among Western Australia's public universities.Research Excellence:
Curtin's research is rated at or above world standard, with a strong focus on innovation.Global Recognition:
Curtin is ranked second in the world for mineral and mining engineering.Diverse and Inclusive Campus:
Curtin celebrates diversity and aims to create a welcoming environment for all students.Strong Industry Partnerships:
Curtin collaborates with industry, government, and First Nations people to create meaningful change and solve real-world problems.Academic Programs:
Curtin University offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines, including:
Agriculture, Environment and Sustainability
Architecture and Construction
Arts and Creative Industries
Business, Innovation, Management and Law
Culture, Society and Indigenous
Education
Engineering, Mining and Surveying
Health
Information Technology
Physical Sciences, Geoscience and Mathematics
Other:
Curtin University is committed to sustainability and has a strong focus on addressing the UN's global sustainable development goals. The university also has a strong commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement and aims to embed their voices and perspectives in its decision-making.
