Graduate Certificate in Education

Graduate Certificate in Education

The Graduate Certificate in Education is suitable for already qualified teachers who wish to be able to teach an additional subject. Students of this degree must have relevant undergraduate studies in the specialty they wish to study. They must also be teaching at a school that will allow them to carry out their Professional Experience (prac teaching) with them. As this degree is designed for working teachers, it is undertaken part-time.

Teaching Specialisations

Note that applicants should already have completed, or be currently enrolled in, studies which provide an appropriate background for the teaching specialisation.

Double Method Courses: English, History, Mathematics, Music, Science

Single Method Courses: Aboriginal Studies, Business Studies, Drama, Economics, English, English as a Second Language (ESL), Geography, History, Languages (including French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indonesian), Legal Studies, Dance, Society and Culture

This program is flexible but intensive, and includes 25 days of school-based advanced professional practice. The course also provides practitioners with a solid base for further study at the Master's level.

The program consists of three core courses and one elective course. Students who have successfully completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Education may choose to apply for entry to the Master of Education program, and if successful, will be given 50% credit.

Entry Requirements

A recognised Bachelor degree and relevant experience in education and training.

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Program Information

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