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Victoria University (VU)

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Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education

  • Graduate Certificate

Develop your teaching skills for university and other tertiary-education organisations, with the Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education at Victoria University.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 year part-time
Course Code
ATHE
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Aug, Oct

About this course

Designed for teachers and academics in higher and further education, this course will enhance your teaching with modern, innovative strategies. You'll become a more-effective teacher, with new skills to engage and excite your students.

Learning through a combination of theory and practical assignments, you'll have the option of attending workshops to support your required online activities. You'll develop skills with our inquiry-led approach to learning, which encourages you to investigate topics relevant to your own teaching.

As part of the Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education, you'll explore the principles and practices that underpin the successful VU Block Model.

When applying for positions in tertiary education, this qualification will attest to your teaching capabilities, and demonstrate that your teaching knowledge aligns with the Higher Education Academy (HEA) Fellowship.

Victoria University teaching staff are subsidised in their study of this course; with endorsement from their College or School, no tuition or amenities fees will be required.

Study locations

Footscray Park

Online

Career pathways

This course is designed to support the professional learning of educational practitioners.

It will support your application to work in the following areas:

  • universities
  • higher education colleges
  • adult learning
  • community education
  • workplace education
  • tutoring institutions
  • course and subject design organisations.

Course structure

To complete the Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education students will be required to complete 48 credit points of Core Studies.

Credit for prior study or work

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course chair or academic adviser.

How to apply

Before you apply

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

  • Special admission programs: Depending on your life circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration of your application.
  • Advanced standing: If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.

Find out more about applying for our courses.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at Victoria University (VU).
83.8%
Overall satisfaction
81.6%
Skill scale
80.9%
Teaching scale
79.5%
Employed full-time
$72.2k
Average salary