University of Canberra
Graduate Certificate in Education
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Gain modern teaching skills to align their practice with industry needs.
Course overview
The University of Canberra’s online Graduate Certificate in Education students can tailor their studies to their interests or professional goals by selecting a combination of units focusing on educational leadership or STEM education.
Tailor your course by selecting from units in STEM or Leadership, study 100% online and accelerated to fit around your life and work, build upon your experience and develop your professional authority in modern education, gain a toolkit to respond to contemporary challenges in education, align with ACARA demands, add instant value to your career through authentic practice assessments, experience dedicated support at every stage and start anytime with intakes open every two months.
Key facts
6th July, 2026
31st August, 2026
26th October, 2026
What you will study
The Graduate Certificate in Education Online comprises four elective units.
Complete four units from the following:
- Education Leadership and Change
- Leading, Learning, Teaching and Curriculum
- Leading and Developing Educators
- Educational Management and Administration
- STEM Pedagogy, Foundational Theory
- STEM and Design Thinking
- Spatial Thinking
- STEM Practices and Learning Opportunities
Entry requirements
To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Education, applicants must have one of the following:
- Current registration as a teacher at a proficient level or higher with an Australian regulatory authority/registration authority.
- A three-year undergraduate degree in Education or a relevant field as approved by the University of Canberra and at least three years' FTE professional experience in education.
- Graduate and/or postgraduate education qualifications as approved by the University of Canberra.
English language requirements
You can demonstrate your proficiency in a number of ways, including through an approved English language test or recognised past study taught and assessed in English.
The Graduate Certificate in Education requires an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 6.5, with no band score below 6.0.
Contact the university or visit its website for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Your previous studies can be acknowledged as credit towards your postgraduate studies, provided that 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
Career outcomes
The Graduate Certificate in Education is designed for professionals looking to enhance their education careers. Career outcomes may include roles such as:
- Curriculum coordinator
- Curriculum specialist
- Executive teacher
- School policy adviser
- Educational policy developer
- Early childhood director
- Instructional leader
- Education assessment specialist
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative cost per unit in 2026: $2,956.25 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative total cost in 2026: $11,825 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of four units.
Student fees 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.