Overview

This program will enhance your existing skills as an education professional, see you connect with the latest developments and research in the field, and move beyond the classroom to explore system-level issues and challenges. Upon graduation you will be positioned as an educational leader.

Career opportunities

The Graduate Certificate in Education program at the University of Newcastle prepares you with the skills and knowledge to build on your current teaching experience and pursue a career in educational leadership. You’ll graduate ready to apply your in-depth knowledge of teaching practices in the professional environment and can embark on some of the following career pathways:

higher education teacher within TAFEs and university sectors
education consultant within TAFEs, universities or schools
leadership, coordination, specialist or professional development positions in school systems

You can also take your postgraduate qualification to the next level, opening up further career opportunities with the Master of Education at the University of Newcastle.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Power and Pedagogy
English for Special Purposes

Leading and Managing Educational Change

Digitally Supported Learning
Mathematics Curriculum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-16 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-11-26 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-13 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-22 00:00:00 , International

More details

It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Education Teaching View 137 other Masters in Education in Australia

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 096749E

The Graduate Certificate in Education is a 40-unit postgraduate qualification, with admission available for qualified teachers who have one of the following qualifications or equivalent:

Bachelor Honours Degree; or

Bachelor Degree; or

Diploma or Advanced Diploma plus two years' relevant work experience; or

At least five years’ demonstrable relevant work experience.

Relevant fields and applicable work experience includes education, teaching, training, tutoring, or equivalent.

Tuition Fee

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International

18500 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18500 AUD per year during 6 months.
National

2223 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2223 AUD per year during 6 months.

Domestic students fee is for CSP

Full-fee domestic students pay vary depending on what you're studying

Living costs for Newcastle

1333 - 2400 AUD /month

Living costs

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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Available Scholarships

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