Monash University
Graduate Certificate of Education Studies
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Study entirely online to gain insight into concepts and contemporary issues in education, as well as to understand educational contexts and systems both locally and globally.
Course overview
You will have the opportunity to draw on a range of support mechanisms as you develop your knowledge and understanding of the major theoretical and professional debates in specialist areas within the field of education, and locate these within contemporary research.
Completion of this course will position you to pursue education-related careers and/or further study in education.
Key facts
What you will study
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Education Studies, students must complete 24 credit points.
- Interacting with research in education contexts (12 credit points)
- Investigating education issues in global contexts (12 credit points).
Entry requirements
Qualifications
- Applicants must have completed a recognised bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with a pass (50%) average. Alternatively, applicants with five years of relevant full-time informal learning and a recommendation letter or employer reference will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Your previous studies can be credited towards your postgraduate studies, provided they meet the relevant course requirements.
If you receive an offer of enrolment and you’ve undertaken prior learning, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. The procedure is governed by the university's Recognition of Prior Learning policy. Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of foundational concepts and knowledge traditions in education.
- Demonstrate an understanding of current issues and debates in policy and practice in education in Australian and international contexts.
- Apply critical perspectives in your evaluation of substantive and contemporary issues and ideas in education.
- Demonstrate analytical skills in evaluating, synthesising and communicating academic concepts through learning and assessment tasks.
- Demonstrate confidence in academic literacy and exhibit engagement at an advanced academic level.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $15,550 (domestic full-fee paying place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 24 credit points (normally four units) per semester or 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.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
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.