This certificate is the first step in our graduate program in education. It is tailored to trainers and teachers in education, community, government and industry.

Our Graduate Certificate in Education gives you an overview of the latest high-level education theory. You’ll learn contemporary ideas and techniques in:

• approaches to learning
• educational leadership for social justice
• innovation in education
• vocational education and training: policy and practice.

Using this knowledge, you’ll conduct your own workplace research. This experience is valuable if you’re ready to take your teaching career into a research or management role.

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

For PhD applicants, we offer a related ‘Integrated PhD’ which allows you to establish relevant skills before beginning your research.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. We also consider non-academic research and work experience for our research candidates.

Admission criteria

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline OR Applicants with a minimum five (5) years approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course PLUS IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)

Additional information

All applicants are required to submit a current version of their CV.

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Formulate a commitment to ethical action, social responsibility and sustainability in an education context;
2. Critically review perspectives on the contemporary context of education, vocational training and professional development locally and nationally;
3. Apply knowledge about theories to frame and inform practice as a reflective educator;
4. Interpret theoretical perspectives, analysis and problem solving, and an awareness of current research into lifelong learning;
5. Use technologies for communication, knowledge access, and collaboration in the construction of understanding.

Postgraduate study is increasingly important in advancing your education career. This course could lead to a work as one of the following:

• education professional in schools or other settings
• manager in specialist education
• workplace trainer.