Program Overview

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Education is designed for educators seeking a short, flexible degree that can be tailored to their needs and interests. The course suits graduates and professionals who are looking to diversify or change their career direction in fields such as staff training and development, or policy and planning.

This course has one core subject and three electives of your choice from our Master of Education specialisations, including educational leadership, digital technologies for learning, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

You will have the opportunity to progress into the Master of Education if you are interested in further study.

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

Entry Requirements

• A recognised bachelor’s degree in education or teaching, and one of the following:
  • Postgraduate qualifications in any field; or
  • Professional experience equivalent to one year full-time in an educational field considered by the School to be appropriate to the program of study.
• OR
• A recognised bachelor’s degree in any field, and one of the following:
  • Postgraduate qualifications in education or teaching; or
  • Professional experience equivalent to two years full-time in an educational field considered by the School to be appropriate to the program of study.

English Language Requirements

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

• English Test | Overall Score | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking
  • IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0
  • TOEFL (Internet-based) | 86 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17
• UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)
• Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

Workload

• Full-Time Study Load: As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.
• For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.

Credit for Prior Learning

On successful completion of this degree, students can articulate into the UOW Master of Education, and receive credit for the 4 subjects completed within the Graduate Certificate.

• If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.
• Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.
• UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

More detail

Fees

• International Course fees table:
  • Campus | Delivery method | Session fee | Course fee
    • Wollongong | On Campus | $16,344 (2025) | $16,344 (2025)
• Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year.
• Tuition fees are reviewed annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Key dates

• Autumn Session, 2025 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
• Spring Session, 2025 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 28 July - 20 November 2025
• Autumn Session, 2026 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete. If submitted late, your application may be reviewed for a future session if a decision cannot be made in time for your preferred session.
  • Application | Date
    • International | 9 December, 2025
    • Domestic (direct) | 31 December, 2025
  • Session Details: For more detailed information like enrolment cutoffs and exam periods, see key dates.
    • Orientation | Check your campus details
    • Session start | 2 March, 2026
    • Census date | 31 March, 2026
    • Mid-session recess | 20-24 April, 2026
    • Session end | 25 June, 2026
• Spring Session, 2026 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete. If submitted late, your application may be reviewed for a future session if a decision cannot be made in time for your preferred session.
  • Application | Date
    • International | 5 May, 2026
    • Domestic (direct) | 31 May, 2026
  • Session Details: For more detailed information like enrolment cutoffs and exam periods, see key dates.
    • Orientation | Check your campus details
    • Session start | 27 July, 2026
    • Census date | 31 August, 2026
    • Mid-session recess | 28 September - 2 October, 2026
    • Session end | 19 November, 2026

Additional Fees

• In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:
  • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
  • Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)