Overview

If you are an Education graduate looking to take your career to the next level, this 4-month postgraduate qualification is the fast track you need to succeed. Whether that is educational leadership, training and career development, or a role in the workplace learning sector, further postgraduate study in education, or beyond, this course will provide you with flexible study options, and a curriculum tailored to your career journey. Gain a deepened knowledge of the issues affecting modern education. Explore contemporary education theory, become skilled in the use of research for practice, study the effects of the globalised education and reflect on why local still matters.

Study a Graduate Certificate in Education at University of Canberra and you will:

explore contemporary developments that have an impact across a variety of professional practice fields in education
examine the globalised character of educational theory, curriculum development, policy and practice
develop skills in analysing and critiquing professional knowledge
explore how globalisation's interdependent economic, political, cultural and technological dimensions affect education
review research perspectives and practices in education and communication.

Career opportunities

Lead teacher
Head of department
Year adviser
Schools policy adviser
Educational policy developer
Curriculum developer
Corporate trainer
Higher education researcher
Vocational education and training instructor
Education assessment specialist
Course-specific information

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educating Globally
Educational Leadership and Change
Educating for Sustainable Worlds
Engaging Communities in Change
Critical Policy Analysis in Education
Educating for Inclusion
Investigating Curriculum and its Context
Curriculum Development and Design
Leading Coaching and Mentoring in Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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Credits

12 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Education View 142 other Masters in Education in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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Other requirements

General requirements

A four-year undergraduate degree in education or a three-year undergraduate degree plus a one-year graduate diploma in education, and in either case a minimum of three years professional experience in an educational context;
OR
A three-year undergraduate degree in education or a cognate discipline deemed equivalent by the University Admissions Committee, and in either case a minimum of four years professional experience in an educational context.

CRICOS Code: 090072E

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15000 AUD / full

≈ 15000 AUD / full
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10450 AUD / full

≈ 10450 AUD / full

Additional Details

Domestic students have Commonwealth Supported Places

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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