Overview

This certificate is the first step in our graduate programme in education. It is tailored to trainers and teachers in education, community, government and industry. The Education programme from Victoria University gives you an overview of the latest high-level education theory. You’ll learn contemporary ideas and techniques in:

approaches to learning
educational leadership for social justice
innovation in education
vocational education and training: policy and practice.
Using this knowledge, you’ll conduct your own workplace research. This experience is valuable if you’re ready to take your teaching career into a research or management role.

Our graduate programme is offered in three stages. Successful completion of this graduate certificate gains you admission to the Graduate Diploma in Education, which leads into the Master of Education.

Career

Postgraduate study is increasingly important in advancing your education career. This course could lead to a work as one of the following:

education professional in schools or other settings

manager in specialist education

workplace trainer

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critiquing Pedagogies

Innovations and Innovators in Education

Theory and Practice of Positive Education

Critiquing Curriculum and Policy

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-07-27 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Education Leadership View 63 other Masters in Leadership 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

OR

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

E2 Language Test Prep

Trusted by 7M+ Students

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Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.

Study on your own schedule
Live classes with current and ex-examiners
Accurate score assesment, always
E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!

Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 083308D

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline OR Applicants with a minimum five (5) years approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course PLUS IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33800 AUD / year

≈ 33800 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported places (CSP) for eligible Australian citizens

Indicative fee for full-time international students: AU$16,900/semester (2026)

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 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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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

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