Graduate Certificate of Education
The Graduate Certificate in Education is designed for professionals who want to deepen their understanding of learning and teaching from a Christian perspective, without pursuing classroom teaching accreditation.
This flexible postgraduate program equips you with advanced skills in areas such as curriculum design, educational leadership, and evidence-based practice. It is ideal for:
- Qualified teachers seeking to broaden their expertise or prepare for leadership roles.
- Professionals in training, ministry, or community education who want to design and
deliver more effective learning experiences. - Graduates exploring education as a field and considering further study in a Master of Teaching or related degree.
Whether your goal is to strengthen your career, expand your impact, or take the first step towards advanced study, the Graduate Certificate in Education provides a valuable opportunity to connect theory with practice and make education part of your professional journey.
One semester full-time (or part time equivalent) undergraduate degree
Explore curriculum, pedagogy and electives
Comprehensive introduction to teaching and learning
32 credit points (equivalent to 4 subjects)
Available online or in-class
FEE-HELP eligible
Upon completion, graduates meet the academic and professional requirements for teacher registration with the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA), enabling them to apply for teacher registration in other states and territories across Australia.
Course Details
Course ID: CRS1401386
CRICOS Course Code: 117427A
Course Level: Postgraduate
Number of Subject: 4
Total Credit Points: 24
Fees: Up-front and FEE-HELP
Scholarships: Contact us for more information
Course taught at 29 George Street Burwood NSW 2134
Modes of Delivery
Entry Requirements
- English Language Proficiency: Our courses require proficiency in English so that you can cope with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations. Depending on your educational background and country of origin, you may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to be able to study with us. Click on the following link for further information
English Language Proficiency - A copy of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) result (only applicable to those whose first language is not English).
Course Load
- 1 semester full-time or part-time equivalent
- Generally, 9 hours per week per subject is required to do well, which includes
lectures, readings and assignments
Suggested Subject
Introduction to Learning and Teaching
Education: A Christian Perspective AND The Teacher as Researcher
Mental Health in Schools
Global Futures Perspectives
Pedagogy for Learning
Global Futures Perspectives
Information & Communication Technology
Teaching Students with Disabilities
Assessment and Reporting
Special Project 1
