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Charles Sturt University

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Graduate Certificate in Education

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Education at Charles Sturt University is an online program designed to enhance professional knowledge and leadership skills across various educational contexts. It can be pursued as a standalone course or as a pathway to the Master of Education.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 - 1 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$3,948 per year

About this course

Overview

Build on your existing professional knowledge with the Graduate Certificate in Education from Charles Sturt University. Offered fully online, the course is designed to support and develop your career as a leader across educational sectors and a range of contexts (including schools, adult education and early childhood education settings).

You can study the Graduate Certificate in Education as a standalone course or progress to Charles Sturt University's Master of Education (with specialisations).

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

An applicant for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Education must have at least the following minimum qualifications:

  1. A bachelor degree (AQF Level 7 or equivalent) in any discipline, and a minimum of two years of professional experience in a field related to education; or
  2. Qualifications and/or professional experience deemed equivalent under the AQF, with completion of any additional qualifying subjects or courses as prescribed by the Faculty.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Career pathways

Whatever your current role, your Graduate Certificate in Education will provide you with a career-enhancing qualification. You could pursue leadership positions or explore roles such as specialised teaching professional, policy maker, education administrator or educational researcher. Completion of this qualification can also provide an entry point into the Master of Education (generic and with specialisations).

Course structure

Essential set (32 pts)Core subject16 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learning

Students must complete the following core subjects.

CodeTitleCredit PointsEER515Research Literacy for Educational Inquiry8 credit ptsEEB507First Nations Education: Knowing, Relating, Connecting8 credit ptsRestricted electives16 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learning

Select two (2) subjects from the following:

CodeTitleCredit PointsESA501Mapping the Field of Educational Leadership8 credit ptsESA502Educational Leadership in Contemporary Organisations8 credit ptsESA504Education Policy Analysis8 credit ptsESC515Classroom Technologies8 credit ptsEEB541The Reflective Practitioner8 credit pts

Standard enrolment patterns

For enrolment pattern please refer to the handbook.

View handbook to learn more

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at Charles Sturt University.
81.9%
Overall satisfaction
71.7%
Skill scale
70.3%
Teaching scale
91.9%
Employed full-time
$90k
Average salary