Edith Cowan University
Graduate Certificate of Education (Science of Learning)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Get equipped with contemporary, research-based strategies from cognitive science, psychology and neuroscience.
Course overview
ECU's Graduate Certificate of Education, specialising in the Science of Learning, equips educators with contemporary, research-based strategies from cognitive science, psychology and neuroscience to enhance instruction and improve learning outcomes for diverse students.
Delivered 100% online and with six study periods a year, you could complete the Graduate Certificate of Education in as little as 8 months while continuing to work full-time. Designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, you’ll experience the same quality of education and learning outcomes, as well as the connection with your fellow students and academics, that you would if studying on-campus. You will also receive dedicated one-on-one support from a Student Success Advisor who can assist with all non-academic questions and motivate you to reach your study goals.
Key facts
May, 2026
July, 2026
August, 2026
October, 2026
What you will study
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Education, you are required to complete 60 credit points.
Four units
- Introduction to Science of Learning
- Science of Reading Instruction
- Explicit and Direct Instruction
- Science of Maths Instruction
Entry requirements
Graduate Certificate of Education
Admission requirement (Band 6)
- Bachelor's degree; or
- Equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
English Language requirement (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 in the Admissions Policy.
- 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 as defined in the Admissions Policy.
Course Specific Admission Requirements
All applicants must hold an initial teacher education qualification.
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
Career outcomes
- Education leader
- Lead teacher
- Specialist teacher
- Learning support teacher
- Curriculum designer/Curriculum coordinator
Learning outcomes
- Science of Learning theory
- Explicit Instruction and Direct Instruction
- Science of reading instruction
- Science of mathematics instruction
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $12,200 (domestic full-fee paying 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.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.