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University of New England (UNE)

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Graduate Certificate in Education Studies

  • Graduate Certificate

This course is designed for professionals to study in depth a range of areas related to education.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Course Code
GradCertEdStud, 072405E
Study Mode
In person, Online

About this course

This course is designed for professionals to study in depth a range of areas related to education. Participants may choose from a range of units from different areas or specialise in the area of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (also known as Teaching English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D)). Some units are related to the school curriculum. However, these units are not intended for the purposes of teacher preparation in any particular method. The course articulates with the Master of Education and so provides a pathway for candidates wishing to pursue further study.

Note: The TESOL specialisation is only available to candidates commencing in Trimester 1.

Entry requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) hold a three-year or four year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University or tertiary institution (AQF Level 7); or

(b) hold a bachelor degree and a one or two year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University (AQF Level 7); or

(c) hold a bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in Linguistics and a minimum Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TESOL specialisation only); and

(d) comply with the University's English Language Requirements for Admission Rule.

Study locations

Armidale

Online

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. demonstrate specialised and applied knowledge of education as an academic discipline;
  2. communicate a well-developed personal theory of education as it relates to their field of study;
  3. demonstrate an understanding of current and relevant research literature in their field of study; and
  4. apply specialised knowledge of discipline to a relevant professional situation.

Career pathways

Career advisers; Careers in schools and other educational institutions; in-service teacher working with Gifted and Talented students; and TESOL teachers - adult and school education.

How to apply

All domestic students apply through the link below

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International students apply direct to UNE through UNE International

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