Graduate Certificate in eLearning

Overview

Career Outcomes

Teachers, education officers, training and development personnel involved in the area of web-based teaching and learning can benefit from the eLearning course. Primary and Secondary school teachers should refer to their professional accreditation body for information about the requirements of ongoing professional learning.

Eligibility

1. Applicants must hold one of the following qualifications:

• a three or four year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University or tertiary institution
• a bachelor degree and a one or two year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University
• a three year degree of a University approved by the School of Education
• satisfy the School of Education by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature

2. Applicants must comply with the University’s English language requirements:

• completion of at least one year of full-time study at post-secondary or tertiary level in which English was the sole medium of instruction
• completion of an English language subject at Australian Year 12 level or overseas equivalent

3. International applicants must have:

• an IELTS score of at least 6.0 (minimum sub-band score of 5.5)
• a TOEFL score of at least 213 in the computer based test or at least 79 in the Internet based test (minimum of 22 in the written test)

How to Apply

This course is restricted. Students are required to apply and be approved by the University of New England before they can enrol in units through OUA.

Applications for the Graduate Certificate in eLearning are due 2 weeks prior to the close of enrolment.

Please complete the application form below.

1. Read information requirements

   • Select to apply for one or more courses listed on the application form, taking note of the eligibility criteria for each course. If you want to apply for a (restricted) course with a different university, you'll need to submit a separate application from the relevant course page.

   • Read all parts of the application form in advance:

     Receive a faster response by ensuring you have all the required information ready before you start. If you have a web account, sign in first to pre-fill personal details we already have for you on record.

     If you do not have a web account, you'll need to register one within the application form. Once you've registered an account, you'll then be signed in. From here you can choose to complete your application and submit it, or save and return to it later.

     Completing this application should take 15 to 20 minutes.

   • Need help completing your application? Contact us:

     If in doubt about any of the information required to support your application, the more information you can provide the better. If you have any academic queries including how to request credit transfer, contact University of New England directly. For all other enquiries, contact us.

   • Next steps:

     After submitting your application, you should receive a confirmation email containing a copy of your application for your records.

     Your application will be assessed within 2-4 weeks, and if further information is required, we will contact you. Once your application has been assessed, we will be in touch via email to notify you of the outcome. At the latest this will be one week after the closing date for applications.

     If, after submitting your application, you wish to change your preferences or submit an additional document, please email apply@open.edu.au. Include your full name as it appeared on the application.

2. Prepare supporting documents

   • Check that you have all the required documents, according to individual course requirements and your personal circumstances, specifically:

     1. Your curriculum vitae - required for entry into postgraduate courses only.
     2. Certified copies of academic transcripts - required in most cases but check course eligibility rules.
     3. A letter of recommendation from your employer on company letterhead - recommended for entry using work experience.
     4. Certified legal documentation - if you have changed your name e.g. a marriage certificate, deed poll name change certificate.
     5. Certified legal documentation - if you need to correct an error in your date of birth e.g. a birth certificate.
     6. English language test results - if your courses were not predominantly in English e.g. IELTS or equivalent test results.
     7. Official translations of any documents not in English.

     A "certified" copy is a copy bearing the recognised mark of a Justice of the Peace, Commission of Oaths or declarations, Public Notary or a Solicitor.

   • Create an electronic copy of your attachments:

     For each certified document, scan and save it on your computer. Save your curriculum vitae to your computer, then get ready to upload all documents in the form.

   • Do not send original documents as they will not be returned.

Award Requirements

To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in eLearning students must complete four units.

Recognition of Prior Learning / Credit

Advanced standing may be granted for units which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by UNE and approved for the course.

Credit may be given for units completed from another postgraduate qualification at this or another University.
 

Course Structure