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Graduate Certificate in Education

Australia

What will I learn?

You will love this program if you want to upgrade your skills and knowledge in a collaborative environment with other like-minded educators. Develop higher levels of expertise in pedagogy, curriculum development, assessment, and action research. In this program you will:Have an excellent pathway to a Master of EducationHave an opportunity to link theory to education practiceWork under the supervision of USCs highly trained staff, all with doctoral qualifications in educationForm strong professional networks from completing the program

Which department am I in?

School of Education and Tertiary Access

CRICOS

081795M

Study options

Online/Distance with attendance (6 Months)

Tuition fees
A$28,000.00 (15,56,853) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

July 2025

Venue

UniSC Sunshine Coast

90 Sippy Downs Drive,

SIPPY DOWNS,

Queensland,

4556, SUNSHINE COAST, Australia

Online/Distance with attendance (6 Months)

Tuition fees
A$28,000.00 (15,56,853) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

February 2025

Venue

UniSC Sunshine Coast

90 Sippy Downs Drive,

SIPPY DOWNS,

Queensland,

4556, SUNSHINE COAST, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

A student entering the Graduate Certificate in Education program will normally be required to hold a three year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) qualification in Education or a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) qualification from a non-Education discipline from a recognised institution.

English Language entry requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each subtest
  • TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 85 with minimum score of 21 for writing
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Overall score of 58 with no sub score less than 54
  • Language of Instruction English (LOI) - Minimum 2 year full-time tertiary study, or 2 year full-time other post-secondary study where the language of instruction is English, successfully completed in the last 5 years in one of the of the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom and United States of America
  • C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency - Overall score of 177 or above with no less than 169 in each skill
  • UniSC's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 2 - Successful completion
  • UniSC's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 3 - Successful completion

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of the Sunshine Coast

University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) is a top-rated university, rated 5-stars in key areas including teaching quality and overall experience.

  • 5-star rating for teaching quality 17 years in a row
  • 1st in Queensland for Global Impact Rankings
  • Ground-breaking research undertaken on relevant topics
  • Excellent academic and career services support