Graduate Certificate of Education

What you will study

To complete the Graduate Certificate of Education, you are required to complete 60 credit points.

• Unit from Specialisation (60 credit points)
• Assessment 1

Entry requirements

Academic Admission requirements (Band 6)

The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to, or supersede, the minimum requirements outlined in the Academic admission requirements band section below.

All applicants must hold an initial teacher education qualification.

One or more specialisations in this course have admission requirements. Please take a look at the specialisation for more information.

Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Bachelor degree.
• Equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.

English Language requirements (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0).
• Bachelor's degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page.
• completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
• Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Successful applicants with a graduate certificate qualification or higher in accounting may seek reduced course duration by applying for recognition of prior learning.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

• Critically apply educational theories and evidence-based research in a specialised area to contribute to inclusive and culturally responsive practice.
• Design innovative responses to complex educational challenges by applying contemporary knowledge and evaluating their potential impact locally and globally.
• Apply independence, adaptability, and professional judgement to support ongoing development and career growth.
• Communicate complex educational ideas effectively across diverse modes and for varied purposes, employing digital technologies ethically.

Career outcomes

• English Teacher
• Secondary Mathematics Teacher
• Special Education Teacher
• TESOL Teacher
• Principal, Assistant Principal
• Educator
• Lecturer
• Tutor
• School Counsellor

Fees and CSP

Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $2,400 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 60 credit points (normally four units) per year.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

• The number of units studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of units.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)

The Australian Government allocates certain numbers of Commonwealth Supported Places to universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

• Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
• Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
• Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount..