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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

2021 Start Dates

Teaching Period 3 - 08 November 2021

2022 Start Dates

Teaching Period 1 - 14 March 2022

Teaching Period 2 - 11 July 2022

Teaching Period 3 - 07 November 2022

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

This course is delivered through Swinburne Online. Swinburne Online delivers Swinburne University of Technology programs designed to meet the needs of those who are unable to undertake on-campus study. These programs have been specifically designed for online delivery and support.

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. The course requires the completion of both compulsory and elective units. The Graduate Certificate is taught in English and normally takes half a year of full-time study or part-time equivalent.

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

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)

Swinburne Online offers a flexible degree structure allowing students to adjust their study commitment throughout the duration of their program. Students have the flexibility to study between one and four units per teaching period, subject to unit availability and prerequisite requirements. A unit of study can only be counted once.

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.

Aims and objectives

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

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

2021 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	$11,300	$11,300	See how your SSAF is calculated

Fees are estimates for students commencing in 2021 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2021 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.

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.

English language proficiency
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

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