Southern Cross University
Graduate Certificate in Education
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationEnhance your skill set and further your educational career with an online Graduate Certificate in Education from Southern Cross University. The Graduate Certificate in Education equips teachers and educational professionals with the foundational knowledge to lead teaching and learning in increasingly complex educational environments. As you work through the units of study, you’ll become confident in exploring everything from contemporary educational leadership to educational investigation. And, if you decide to pursue a higher qualification, units of study completed during the Graduate Certificate can be credited towards enrolment in a Master of Education.
Delivery mode
Southern Cross University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Academic Requirements:
To qualify for entry to the Graduate Certificate in Education online, you must have:
- A four-year Bachelor degree in Education from any Australian university or equivalent; OR
- An undergraduate degree and a fourth-year level teaching qualification from any Australian university or equivalent; OR
- A three-year Bachelor degree in Teaching from any Australian University, or equivalent.
Non-standard Language Admission Requirements for International Students (IELTS): with an overall score of 7.5 or equivalent.
Advanced Standing:
We may recognize and grant credit for past education or qualifications in a process called advanced standing. If you're eligible for advanced standing, this can impact the number of units you need to study, reducing the time and cost of your overall degree.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$10,796
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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 Southern Cross University
From our very beginning, we have been a University to challenge convention. Emerging from the richly-diverse regions of the Northern Rivers, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast we have grown to now connect with more than 75,000 alumni around the globe. We are proud of our regions, of the opportunities we give to students who might be the first in generations to attend university and to the growing number of Indigenous students who choose Southern Cross.
We pay tribute to the high achievers, several of whom have received the prestigious New Colombo Plan Scholarships, and those who have gone on to lead their businesses and organisations. You will be inspired and supported by people who share your ambitions to achieve personal success while having a positive impact on the world. We hold true to the values of excellence, boldness, trust and accountability. Threading through the entire Southern Cross experience is a deep sense of caring – for each other, for our communities, for our planet and for our futures.
Modern life can feel like a compromise between the desire for progress and the need for change. At Southern Cross University, we aim to set you on a path where your personal success and the ability to contribute positively to the world, are aligned ambitions.
