Murdoch University

Graduate Certificate in Education

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Are 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
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $7,680 $15,420 Fees are based on full-time study.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

Study mode On Campus
Duration 6 Months
Estimated fee* $7,680 $15,420

Career opportunities

The Graduate Certificate in Education will prepare you for the following roles.

About Murdoch University

Murdoch University has, from its foundation in 1974, been a university of difference. Established as the second university in WA, Murdoch has always been associated with environment and conservation, social justice and inclusion, and providing pathways into and through a university education for people who had previously been excluded.

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.

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