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Graduate Certificate in Education

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Education is a flexible program designed for postgraduate students to enhance their knowledge and skills in education. It offers tailored course content to align with individual interests and career goals, covering fundamental aspects of learning and teaching in various contexts.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 month full-time
Course Code
GC-EDUC, 102809K
Intake Months
Jan, May, Sep
Domestic Fees
$2,300 per year
International Fees
$18,028 per year / $18,028 total

About this course

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Education allows postgraduate students from a variety of disciplines to advance their knowledge and skills in the field of education. This flexible program allows you to choose course content that aligns to your interests and career aspirations. It covers fundamental understandings about learning and teaching in different contexts. By selecting course content with a specific area of educational focus, you will be well-placed to utilise this qualification to move onto further study in education, including seeking qualification as a school teacher. Customised programs for cohorts of students are also available.

What you'll learn
  • apply discipline knowledge to curriculum and learning design, assessment and evaluation.
  • communicate in different pedagogical modalities to promote active and engaging learning experiences that meet the needs of diverse learners in specific contexts.
  • develop culturally competent, ethical and sustainable practices to create positive learning environments in the educational workplace.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Specifically, applicants require a Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline OR a minimum of a Diploma level qualification combined with relevant professional experience.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

  • Writing: 6.0
  • Speaking: 6.0
  • Reading: 6.0
  • Listening: 6.0
  • Overall band score: 6.5

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • apply discipline knowledge to curriculum and learning design, assessment and evaluation.
  • communicate in different pedagogical modalities to promote active and engaging learning experiences that meet the needs of diverse learners in specific contexts.
  • develop culturally competent, ethical and sustainable practices to create positive learning environments in the educational workplace.

Credit for prior study or work

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

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How to apply

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

  • Curtin Perth

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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  • Curtin course code: GC-EDUC
  • CRICOS code: 102809K
  • Last updated on: 14 October 2025

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at Curtin University.
82.4%
Overall satisfaction
66.7%
Skill scale
64.7%
Teaching scale
79.2%
Employed full-time
$75k
Average salary
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