Graduate Certificate of Educational Studies
non-teaching, Swinburne Online - online delivery only
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Duration
6 months full time or part time equivelent
Intakes
Online (March, July, November) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Online
2022 Start Dates

Study with Swinburne Online
With Swinburne Online, the learning experience is 100% online and studied at your own pace. Our courses are built for the jobs of the future with a focus on collaboration and our flexible learning environment empowers you to study on your own terms. They are developed by leaders in the field and taught by professionals with industry experience.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
If your aim is to become a teacher, the Graduate Certificate of Education is a pathway course for a postgraduate teaching degree, such as our Master of Teaching (Primary), provided you meet the eligibility requirements.
Course structure
- 2 educational foundation units (25 credit points)
- 2 educational discipline units (25 credit points)
Units of study
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives
- demonstrate advanced knowledge of the theories and practice of learning, teaching and pedagogy;
- demonstrate knowledge of the key issues, policies and theoretical concepts impacting primary education in Australian and global contexts;
- reflect on learning and to take responsibility and accountability for personal development in the context of primary education;
- use independent judgement and to apply contemporary educational knowledge to novel or new contexts;
- evaluate and articulate key issues, stakeholder needs and a range of perspectives in relation to primary education.

Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
How do I pay my fees?
FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to Swinburne.
The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year. Find out more about fees.
Entry requirements
Applicants to this award require a completed Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification.
Additional Requirements
Admission to this course will consider both academic and non-academic results. Applicants applying to transfer from another initial teacher education course must disclose all LANTITE attempts.
All applicants must demonstrate suitable English language proficiency for successful completion of the course.
The university may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: 1300 069 765
Email: enquiries@swinburneonline.com