Southern Cross University

Graduate Certificate in Education

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Enhance 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:

  1. A four-year Bachelor degree in Education from any Australian university or equivalent; OR
  2. An undergraduate degree and a fourth-year level teaching qualification from any Australian university or equivalent; OR
  3. 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

Estimated Fee* $10,796 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.

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

Study mode Online
Duration 8 Months
Estimated fee* $10,796 $0

Career opportunities

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

About Southern Cross University

Since 1994, we’ve created a world-ranked university and one of Australia’s most-applauded university experiences, and that’s just the beginning of our story.

Our drive for transformation is fuelled by the challenges our communities face. As the world around us evolves we are dedicated to remaining on the cusp of change, always – with a relatively short history that reflects that dedication.

Operating since 1994
Legal name Southern Cross University
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