40 credit points

Minimum duration: 6 months full-time or equivalent part-time

Admission

Apply directly to ACU National.

Prerequisites

New South Wales and ACT
Prerequisites: Completion of a Higher School Certificate with a minimum Band 4 in English Advanced, Standard English or English as a second Language and in General Mathematics, or completion of Mathematics or Extension Mathematics to an equivalent standard.

Queensland
Prerequisites: English (4, SA); Recommended study: Mathematics.

Victoria
Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English; and units 1 and 2 General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (either).

Deferment

• Deferment is available for 12 months. Find out more about deferment

Course Description

The aim of the Certificate in Educational Studies course is to meet the needs of Australian and international students from diverse backgrounds and with a range of interests who wish to study a non-award program as a means of accessing higher education or to obtain recognition for units successfully completed.

The major objectives of the course are to:

1. promote student access to educational pathways and award courses, including students from equity groups;
2. facilitate student access and achievement in higher learning.

On completion of the courses, students will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

1. critical and analytical abilities;
2. enthusiasm to search for further knowledge and understanding;
3. open-mindedness and receptiveness to new ideas;
4. expertise in chosen academic field;
5. knowledge and skills to meet relevant professional requirements;
6. understanding of and commitment to professional ethical standards;
7. communication and interpersonal skills in working with clients and colleagues;
8. commitment to values consistent with the University’s mission;
9. a spirit of service to the community;
10. commitment to good citizenship, including respect for individuals, empathy with persons of differing cultural and religious backgrounds, community responsibility and concern for the environment.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.