Murdoch University
Graduate Certificate in Education
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationAre you a primary or high school teacher or an educator looking to upskill in a field of interest? Choose from nine majors and grow your knowledge and confidence of Australia’s contemporary school curriculum and broader educational contexts and practices.
If you’re interested in taking your teaching knowledge to the next level, this course offers you the chance to study a specialist area of your interest and develop higher level capabilities.
Our flexible program addresses contemporary educational issues currently facing the teaching workforce. You’ll learn directly from leading academics in their field, who’ll teach you new pedagogies, content and perspectives. You’ll graduate with high-quality knowledge across your chosen discipline, a different outlook on contemporary teaching challenges and a support network.
Delivery mode
Murdoch University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 90 South Street, Murdoch
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
A Bachelor of Education (AQF Level 7) or equivalent
English Requirements:
You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.
Standard Requirements:
Proficiency Test
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- 6.0 Overall
- 6.0 Reading
- 6.0 Writing
- 6.0 Speaking
- 6.0 Listening
- Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)
- 169 Overall
- 169 Reading
- 169 Writing
- 169 Speaking
- 169 Listening
- Pearson Test of English (PTE)
- 50 Overall
- 50 Reading
- 50 Writing
- 50 Speaking
- 50 Listening
Course fees
$7,680
$15,420
$7,680
$15,420
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Education will prepare you for the following roles.
Assistant Principal
An Assistant Principal supports the principal in managing the daily operations of a school. You might work in a primary or secondary school setting...
Education Consultant
An Education Consultant provides expert advice on educational programmes and policies to schools, institutions, or individuals. You might work with...
Learning Designer
A Learning Designer develops learning materials and training programs to meet the needs of various industries. You might develop training materials...
Lead Teacher
A Lead Teacher oversees the educational activities within a classroom or educational facility, ensuring that students receive high-quality instruct...
University Professor
University Professors are academic professionals who teach at colleges and universities. They usually teach at least one full class in the academic...
High School Teacher
A High School Teacher teaches students at a secondary school. You’ll usually focus on particular subject areas and may teach across a range of year...
About Murdoch University
From our beginnings as the first Australian university to introduce a flexible admissions system, making education more accessible, to the global centre for learning, teaching, research and industry we are today, we have always kept sight of our purpose. Grounded by our principles and guided by our strategic plan, we remain a place of inclusive education.
With more than 25,000 students and 2,400 staff from 90 different countries, we are proud to be recognised for the impact that our graduates, research and innovations have made – both in Western Australia and around the world.
At Murdoch, we strive to lead the way in education and research that will have a positive impact on the world. This vision starts at the very top of the organisation and is found throughout our University.
