Graduate Certificate in Education (International Education)

If you’ve always dreamt of teaching in international settings, this course could be the launching pad you need.

You’ll explore the historical background and contemporary world of international education, schools, curriculum, programs, ideas and students.This course, designed for teaching professionals, explores the concept of internationalisation with a specific focus on the International Baccalaureate (IB) suite of programs, including Primary Years Program, Middle Years Program and Diploma Program.This is a stand-alone course that examines and critiques a range of international curriculums and provides connections to the organisations driving these programs.

You will also gain the professional development requirements associated with the International Baccalaureate Certificate in Teaching and Learning.Interested in further study in the field of international education?

This course also provides a pathway with advanced standing into our Masters by Coursework degree.5 reasons to study International Education at MurdochStudy at the first university in Australia, and among only a few in the world, to offer the Tribes TLCTM Basic Course Certification as an accredited postgraduate unit.

Observe and connect with school teachers and leaders in the field of International Education and be mentored by our teaching professionals who are here to support you throughout your course.

Our part-time, on-campus or online options help you fit study into your working life.

Develop an online teaching portfolio as you progress throughout the course to demonstrate your experience to future employers.

Get involved in free workshops and seminars to further develop your skills in writing, statistics and data analysis, and delivering presentations as a postgraduate student.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals.

Topics you’ll cover include:international education:

issues and practices teaching, learning and working in culturally diverse environments learning and teaching in educational communities (IB and international schools).Your careerGraduates will be qualified to work in international schools throughout the world including International Baccalaureate schools and those schools internationalising the curriculum.Professional recognitionThis course has been authorised by the International Baccalaureate (IB).

On completion, students will be eligible to receive a Teaching and Learning Certificate from the International Baccalaureate.

Course Core 12 credit points

Required Units 12 credit points

Advanced Standing

Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.

Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.

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This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai, Singapore and Myanmar campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.