Overview

The Graduate Certificate of Specialist Education at Charles Darwin University is focused on developing knowledge and skills in a specialist field of education with options of:

Digital Learning Futures,
Inclusive Education,
Indigenous Knowledges Education,
International Education,
Managing and Leading Education, or

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

Quick Facts:

You will enhance your analytical thinking, collaborative learning and transformative practice in localised, national and/or international settings. You will also enhance your work experience by applying professional knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course to practical contexts and settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Hacking the Matrix: Video Games, Cyber Security and the Digital Paradigm
Education, Apps and Mobile Devices
Inclusive Education, Policies and Practice
Promoting Positive Behaviour
Primary Specialisation: Special Education, Language and Literacy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months
Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-28 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-17 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Darwin, Australia

Disciplines

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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

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

58

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 108084E
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master's degree or equivalent international qualification.

Applicants without one of the above qualifications in education, but who have at least five years relevant professional experience, for example in an education setting or role, learning design or digital technology training, will be considered on a case by case basis.
Applicants must provide further documentation in the form of a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application.

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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

14892 AUD / year

≈ 14892 AUD / year

Additional Details

Non-Commonwealth supported place. Full fee-paying places are available in this course.

Living costs

Darwin

Australia

1493 - 2530 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Quick Facts:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Darwin

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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