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Graduate Certificate in Religious Education

This course is for teachers who wish to be involved in teaching religious education.

The course is designed to provide basic certification requirements which will assist teachers in primary or secondary schools to gain fundamental knowledge, skills and competencies needed for religious education.


Summary

Domestic Students

wishing to commence in 2010

International Students

Available at these campuses

  • Canberra, ACT
  • National, Bathurst
  • National, Dubbo
  • National, Hobart
  • National, Online
  • National, Wilcannia-Forbes
  • Sydney (Strathfield), NSW
  • Canberra, ACT
  • Sydney (Strathfield), NSW

Course Duration

6 months full-time or equivalent part-time.

1 semester full-time

Deferment

No deferment available.

Yes. See Defer your offer.

Delivery mode

  • Multi Mode
  • Online

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.

Commencement date

  • Semester 1 - February

View available dates

Course Costs

  • Average first year fee: $4000 Fee-Paying (indicative only)
  • Unit Fee: $1960.
  • Average first year fee: $7840.
  • Estimated Total Cost: $7840.

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

Domestic Students

International 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 a Bachelor degree or Diploma or equivalent.

Academic IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in every test) and an Australian Bachelor Degree or equivalent.

How to Apply

Apply via Direct Application below.

International Students Apply Now

Direct Applications

Select your study location and fee-type option:

Bathurst - Fee-Paying
Delivery Mode:
Multi Mode
Canberra - Fee-Paying
Delivery Mode:
Multi Mode
Dubbo - Fee-Paying
Delivery Mode:
Multi Mode
Hobart - Fee-Paying
Delivery Mode:
Multi Mode
Online - Fee-Paying
Delivery Mode:
Online
Strathfield - Fee-Paying
Delivery Mode:
Multi Mode
Wilcannia-Forbes - Fee-Paying
Delivery Mode:
Multi Mode
 

Description

The course is designed to provide basic certification requirements for teachers who wish to be involved in religious education. It aims to assist teachers in primary or secondary schools to gain fundamental knowledge, skills and competencies needed for religious education.

Students who complete the graduate certificate can continue into the graduate diploma course if they wish to extend their professional qualifications. This course is also intended to provide the necessary specialisation in religious education for entry to the Master of Religious Education course for those students with four years of tertiary study in education which do not include substantial successful study in religious education at the fourth year level.


Contacts for Future Students

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

International Students


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