Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching
PostgraduateTUA-LAT-GCE2025
Help students overcome barriers to learning
Take a practice-first approach to higher education. You’ll collaborate and innovate as you apply the latest theories to practical situations. Analyse challenges to make positive change, using the latest technologies to support your craft.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 6 months full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 4
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching
About this degree
As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready.
During this course you will:
- Learn theories and practices surrounding contemporary teaching and curriculum design.
- Explore behaviours that can help define and overcome obstacles to learning.
- Use various technologies to research and deliver educational material.
- Analyse and review influences, trends and challenges impacting higher education.
This course is unique in its ‘practice-first’ approach, and in the depth of learning about the higher education context. You will collaborate and innovate with a group of likeminded peers through the online learning environment, and through innovative folio and project-based assessment tasks. This is not an accredited Australian Initial Teacher Education course and therefore does not qualify the student to teach in Australia. Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. Participate in live classes, connecting with specialist lecturers and fellow students. When studying online, you’ll complete the same set of self-paced study modules as on-campus students, and graduate with the same qualification. Best of all, you get access to view live content on demand.
Course duration: Full-time: 5 months Part-time: 11 months Accelerated: 3 months.
Recommended study pattern
The Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching course structure is based on a standard duration of 12 teaching weeks and can be undertaken over two study periods (full time) or three/four study periods (part time). For full time enrolment, two subjects are undertaken in each 12 week study period (a total of 4 subjects over 24 weeks). For part time enrolment, one subject is undertaken in each 12 week study period (a total of 4 subjects over 48 weeks).Award requirements
All subjects are compulsory, therefore to qualify and be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching all 4 subjects need to be successfully completed.Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.
Indicative first year fee
$12,450
Indicative total fee $12,450
The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.
At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.
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How to apply
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Entry requirements
Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change. Entry requirements for this course includes:
- Australian bachelor's degree or equivalent AND Students must be ‘teaching’ in a tertiary classroom - as broadly as that may be interpreted.
Standard English language requirements apply.
Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.
- Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning. If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against a degree with Torrens University, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. Under Torrens University's Recognition of Prior Learning policy, you may be eligible for a reduction in tuition costs if you have previous study and/or work experience. Our Future Student Advisors will happily walk you through the application process.
Career opportunities
After completing a Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching, you will have evidence of your capacity to work at the higher education level. It will give you the opportunity to advance your professional practice, help you stand out from your peers and place you in a favourable position for promotion.
Potential career paths include:
- Tertiary teaching roles
- Academic administrative roles
- Curriculum design and development
- Educational consultancy
- Staff development, mentoring and coaching.
Australian job snapshots
Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.
| Role | Earnings | Employment change |
|---|---|---|
| Education Advisers and Reviewers | $93K to $120K | Up 19.2% |
| University Lecturers and Tutors | Over $120K | Down 0.5% |
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