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Graduate Certificate in Professional Development

Upgrade your qualifications, remain abreast of recent educational developments and advance your knowledge and understanding of education and schooling.

The Graduate Certificate in Professional Development provides an opportunity for teachers and other educators to build on professional development programs and modules already completed. In addition, students will explore both the theory and the practice of a specified discipline, professional role or issue in education.


Summary

This course is not available for international students except in limited cases.

Domestic Students

wishing to commence in 2010

Available at these campuses

  • Ballarat, Victoria
  • Brisbane, Queensland
  • Canberra, ACT
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • National, Online
  • Sydney (Strathfield), NSW

Course Duration

6 months full-time or equivalent part-time.

Deferment

No deferment available.

Delivery mode

  • Multi Mode

Commencement date

  • Semester 1 - February

Course Costs

  • Average first year fee: $5400 Fee-Paying (indicative only)

Important Note on Fees

All costs are based on current rates. A student's annual fee may vary in accordance with their choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.

Credit Points

40

Applying for Admission

Domestic Students

Eligibility

An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules.
Apply directly to Australian Catholic University.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:

(a) Bachelor degree in education; or
(b) Teaching qualification; or
(c) Bachelor degree (or approved equivalent) in an area other than education.

How to Apply

Apply via Direct Application below.

Direct Applications

Select your study location and fee-type option:

Ballarat - Fee-Paying
Delivery Mode:
Multi Mode
Brisbane - Fee-Paying
Delivery Mode:
Multi Mode
Canberra - Fee-Paying
Delivery Mode:
Multi Mode
Melbourne - Fee-Paying
Delivery Mode:
Multi Mode
Online - Fee-Paying
Delivery Mode:
Multi Mode
Strathfield - Fee-Paying
Delivery Mode:
Multi Mode
 

Description

The Graduate Certificate in Professional Development course builds on professional development programs and modules already completed by candidates. The course provides an opportunity for teachers and other professional educators to:

(a) upgrade their qualifications;
(b) study recent educational developments;
(c) advance their knowledge and understanding of education and schooling in the contemporary world;
(d) explore both the theory and the practice of a specified discipline, professional role or educational issue.


Contacts for Future Students

Domestic Students An Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder


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