Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Total subjects
4
Price
From
$11,300
Study method
100% Online
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Applications Close
- 13 Nov 22
QS RANKING 2022
19
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
23
Degree details
Coursework will cover theories of teaching, learning and development and give you an understanding of behaviour for classroom practice.
This postgraduate non-teaching qualification opens up to you a range of career opportunities in the field of education.
It is also a pathway to become a qualified teacher. With this qualification and completion of a non-academic suitability test such as CASPer, you will be able transfer into a Master of Teaching (Primary). And units you have completed in the Graduate Certificate of Educational Studies will be credited towards your teaching degree.
Higher education
To gain entry to this course, applicants must have completed a recognised undergraduate degree.
Courses are only available to Australian and New Zealand citizens, permanent residents and humanitarian visa holders.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Speak to a Course Consultant about applying for RPL.
If you have set your sights on a career as an education professional and you have an undergraduate degree, then make the online Graduate Certificate of Educational Studies your next step.
Coursework will cover theories of teaching, learning and development and give you an understanding of behaviour for classroom practice.
This postgraduate non-teaching qualification opens up to you a range of career opportunities in the field of education.
It is also a pathway to become a qualified teacher. With this qualification and completion of a non-academic suitability test such as CASPer, you will be able transfer into a Master of Teaching (Primary). And units you have completed in the Graduate Certificate of Educational Studies will be credited towards your teaching degree.
Recommended Study Pattern
Core Units
Understanding Theories of Teaching, Learning and Development (EDU60017)
Understanding Behaviour for Classroom Practice (EDU60016)
Choose one of
English in Primary School (EDU70007)
Mathematics in Primary School (EDU70010)
Plus one of
English in Primary School (EDU70007)
Mathematics in Primary School (EDU70010)
Health and Physical Education in Primary School (EDU70008)
Science in Primary School (EDU70011)
Humanities in Primary School (EDU70009)
Arts and Design Technology in Primary School (EDU70006)
Award Requirements
To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Educational Studies, students must complete 50 credit points comprising:
- 2 educational foundation units (25 credit points)
- 2 educational discipline units (25 credit points)