Graduate Certificate in Education 8 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

8 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

23,500 AUDTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

Feb, Jun, SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

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: 

  • Curriculum and Assessment, opens in a new window
  • Educational Psychology, opens in a new window
  • Educational Research, opens in a new window
  • Educational Studies, opens in a new window
  • Education Systems
  • Gifted Education, opens in a new window
  • Special and Inclusive Education, opens in a new window
  • TESOL, opens in a new window


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.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Blended

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: 

  • Curriculum and Assessment, opens in a new window
  • Educational Psychology, opens in a new window
  • Educational Research, opens in a new window
  • Educational Studies, opens in a new window
  • Education Systems
  • Gifted Education, opens in a new window
  • Special and Inclusive Education, opens in a new window
  • TESOL, opens in a new window


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.

Admission Requirements

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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.

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Tuition fees

Domestic
2,500 AUD
International
23,500 AUD

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