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University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

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Undergraduate Certificate of Teaching (Secondary)

  • Graduate Certificate

This Undergraduate Certificate of Teaching (Secondary) introduces the key concepts, knowledge and skills that underpin the work of a secondary school teacher.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Intake Months
Feb, May
Domestic Fees
$2,220 per year

About this course

Overview
  • This Undergraduate Certificate of Teaching (Secondary) introduces the key concepts, knowledge and skills that underpin the work of a secondary school teacher.
  • It balances theoretical understandings with practical considerations enabling you to start a journey towards being 'classroom ready'.
Further study

This certificate is an entry point to a Bachelor of Education (Secondary), which provides graduates with a qualification for teaching students from Year 7 to 12.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements
Pre-requisites

To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

  • English (Units 3 & 4, C)

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.

  • Admission into this short program is available to eligible Commonwealth Support applicants, who are aged 17 years or over.
Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

If you identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible to enter the Indigenous Higher Education (IHEPP) program.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this certificate, students must complete 4 courses.

Courses to be studied Units Core courses 4 Total 4

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for an example of courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

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You can select to start your study in Trimester 1 or 2.

Study period Application closing date Orientation
Study period s
tart date
Finish date
Trimester 1, 2025 Monday 10 February Monday 3 February Monday 10 February Friday 9 May
Trimester 2, 2025 Monday 26 May Monday 19 May Monday 26 May Friday 22 August

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

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