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The Graduate Certificate of Educational Studies is a postgraduate non-teaching qualification. You'll gain a broad level of understanding of educational theory, systems and practice, and knowledge of the key issues, policies and theoretical concepts impacting primary education in Australian and global contexts.

Duration

6 months full time or part time equivelent

Intakes

Online (March, July, November) - View application and start dates

Study mode

Online

2023 Start Dates

Quarter 4 - 09 October 2023

2024 Start Dates

Quarter 1 - 29 January 2024

Quarter 2 - 22 April 2024

Quarter 4 - 07 October 2024

Quarter 3 - 15 July 2024

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Graduate Certificate of Educational Studies is a postgraduate non-teaching qualification. It offers graduates a broad level of understanding of educational theory, systems and practice, and knowledge of the key issues, policies and theoretical concepts impacting primary education in Australian and global contexts. Graduates from this course will have opportunities to seek employment in a range of associated educational related fields. The course requires the completion of both compulsory and elective units. The Graduate Certificate is taught in English and normally takes 6 months of full-time study or part-time equivalent.

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Educational Studies, students must complete 50 credit points comprising:

2 educational foundation units (25 credit points)
2 educational discipline units (25 credit points)

Units of study

Educational Foundation Units

Students must complete the following two units (25 credit points)

EDU60017 Understanding Theories of Teaching, Learning & Development *

EDU60016 Understanding Behaviour for Classroom Practice *

Educational Discipline Units

Students must complete two of the following units (12.5 credit points)

EDU70006 Arts and Design Technology in Primary School

EDU70007 English in Primary School *

EDU70008 Health and Physical Education in Primary School

EDU70009 Humanities in Primary School

EDU70010 Mathematics in Primary School *

EDU70011 Science in Primary School

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.

Career opportunities

Graduates from this course will have opportunities to seek employment in a range of associated educational related fields. For example, curriculum developer/consultant, pedagogical assistant, teaching assistant in primary schools and community-based settings.

Aims and objectives

On successful completion of this programme the learner will be able to:

Develop advanced knowledge of the theories and practice of learning, teaching and pedagogy
Apply knowledge of the key issues, policies and theoretical concepts impacting primary education in Australia, including the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and global contexts.
Reflect on learning and take responsibility and accountability for personal development in the context of primary education
Use independent judgement and 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

2023 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time*	Annual Amenities fee if studying full-time*
Full fee	$11,880	$11,880	See how your SSAF is calculated

Fees are estimates for students commencing in 2023 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2023 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

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.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne, for general information about admission process.

How to apply

Find out more about how to apply.

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Tel: 1300 069 765
Email: enquiries@swinburneonline.com