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Postgraduate Certificate in Education
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education can be undertaken as a stand-alone certificate or as part of a specialisation within the Master of Education. A Postgraduate Certificate in Education comprises fifty percent of the requirements towards the Master of Education.
This course offers a variety of opportunities to broaden your understanding of education in a range of curriculum areas and issues affecting educational outcomes.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education provides studies in academic areas, including career development, early childhood, educational training in professional contexts, information and communication technology, literacy education, mathematics education, pastoral care leadership, religious education, TESOL (Teaching English to speakers of other languages) and wellbeing in inclusive schooling. Students will be encouraged to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of recent research, and/or professional developments related to their program of study and will be offered opportunities to engage and interact with other students from diverse professional backgrounds.
Summary
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Course Duration |
6 months full-time or equivalent part-time. |
1 semester full-time |
Deferment |
No deferment available. |
Yes. See Defer your offer. |
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Students with a Student Visa will need to complete the program in minimum duration, study at least one subject on-campus each semester and must not undertake more than 25% of the program online. |
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Course Costs |
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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. | Tuition fees may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). No guarantee is made for tuition fee increases beyond the minimum duration. |
Credit Points |
40 |
40 |
Applying for Admission |
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Eligibility |
An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules.
Special Entry Applicants whose educational qualifications do not satisfy the requirements for admission to the course but who have equivalent knowledge, skills and/or competencies, demonstrated by relevant documentation, may be granted admission to the course, subject to approval by the designated Admission Officer, in consultation with the relevant Course Coordinator or Head of School. |
Applicants must have an overall academic IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in every band) plus the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor Degree in Education, or first degree in an area other than Education plus a Graduate Diploma in Education. |
How to Apply |
Apply via Direct Application below. |
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Direct Applications |
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Description
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education course is designed for graduate students interested in pursuing a broad academic study of education. It provides studies in a range of academic areas, including arts education, career development, early childhood, education and training in professional contexts, information and communication technology, literacy education, mathematics education, pastoral care leadership, religious education, TESOL, and wellbeing in inclusive schooling. Students will be encouraged to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of recent research, and/or professional developments related to their program of study. They will be offered opportunities to engage and interact with other students from diverse professional backgrounds.English Language Requirements
Applicants require IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with an overall score of 7.0, including an individual score of 7.0 for all tests.
Contacts for Future Students
Domestic Students 
- Enquiries
- 1300 ASK ACU (1300 275 228)
- E-mail: futurestudents@acu.edu.au
