Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Learning Design and Technology

The Graduate Certificate in Learning Design and Technology is a postgraduate course designed to prepare students to design effective and engaging technology-enhanced learning for diverse audiences.

Course Description

The course is ideal for individuals aspiring to become learning designers, including educators at all levels, corporate trainers, instructional designers, and professionals in related fields. It also caters to current designers seeking formal qualifications to fill knowledge and skill gaps in pedagogy and technology.

Course Structure

The course is offered online in full-time or part-time mode, with subjects delivered over six-week sessions. It allows students to combine focused studies in learning design with other commitments.

Course Highlights

• Learning design theories
• Interactive multimedia design
• Learning analytics
• Ethical learning design
• Digital learning trends
• Project-based learning
• Learning assessment and evaluation

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent
• Completed AQF level 6 qualification, or overseas equivalent, and a minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional work experience
• A minimum of 4 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional work experience
• Completed 2 or more UTS Learning Design microcredentials and a minimum of 3 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional work experience

English Language Requirements

• IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: overall 79, writing 21
• UTS College AE5: Pass
• Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50
• Cambridge C1A/C2P: overall 176, writing 169

Tuition Fees

The indicative total tuition fee for domestic students is $11,213.00.

Duration and Intake

The course is offered on a half-year, full-time or one-year, part-time basis, with intakes in February, July, and October.

Location

Classes are held at the City Campus or specialist off-campus locations, with some courses delivered via online (distance) learning.

Career Options

Graduates can pursue careers as:

• Learning Designer
• Educational Developer
• Instructional Designer
• Digital Learning Designer
• Education Designer
• Learning Engineer

Research Areas

The course covers research-informed design in a close-to-practice environment, with a focus on:

• Learning design theories
• Interactive multimedia design
• Learning analytics
• Ethical learning design
• Digital learning trends

Why Study at UTS

UTS offers a unique learning experience, with hands-on learning, practical workshops, and in-classroom professional practice. The university is ranked among the top 100 in the world for Education and has a strong reputation for research and academic excellence.