The University of Notre Dame Australia
Graduate Certificate in Education
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationIf you are devoted to including children with special learning needs in mainstream classrooms, this postgraduate program will build on your existing knowledge and experience. Our program will provide you with the skills and qualifications to become a specialist teacher or leader in special education. Throughout your studies, you must complete four courses from a range that includes Educating Children with Special Needs, Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behaviour Management and Social Skills Instruction and more.
Delivery mode
The University of Notre Dame Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- 19 Mouat St, Fremantle
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To be eligible for admission, applicants must be eligible for teacher registration in Australia.
Specific Program Requirements for Admission:
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Education, applicants must also meet the following specific requirements:
- Hold a recognized four-year bachelor-level teaching qualification or equivalent, or
- Recognized postgraduate teaching qualification, and
- Have at least one year of relevant professional experience
Applicants who have not successfully completed their secondary education in an English-speaking country will be required to sit the IELTS Academic Test and achieve a minimum overall score of 7.5 in IELTS Academic, with no score lower than 8.0 in speaking and listening and no score lower than 7.0 in reading and writing.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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...
Curriculum Planner
A Curriculum Planner designs and develops educational programmes for schools or institutions. You might work within an educational body, school dis...
About The University of Notre Dame Australia
In today’s world, thinking critically and creatively are essential life skills.
Notre Dame degrees, based in the Catholic intellectual tradition of liberal education, equip students with an increased ability to think and reason, a vital advantage not only during study but far beyond to their professional and personal lives.
Students are encouraged to expand their minds. They learn to think creatively and critically, to see the world, its opportunities and their place in it more clearly. They learn to learn for life.
