Graduate Certificate in Education

This certificate is the first step in our graduate program in education.

It is tailored to trainers and teachers in education, community, government and industry.

Our graduate education course gives you an overview of the latest high-level education theory.

You’ll learn contemporary ideas and techniques in:

approaches to learning educational leadership for social justice innovation in education vocational education and training:

policy and practice.

Using this knowledge, you’ll conduct your own workplace research.

This experience is valuable if you’re ready to take your teaching career into a research or management role.

Our graduate program is offered in three stages.

Successful completion of this graduate certificate gains you admission to the Graduate Diploma of Education, which leads into the Master of Education.

This course does not provide registration to teach in Australia.

To complete the Graduate Certificate in Education students will be required to complete 48 credit points in total consisting of:

• 24 credit points of Core Unit
• 24 credit points Elective Unit selected from the list below

Additional Notes:

• EED6001 must be taken in your first semester of study

Course structure and units

• Contemporary Issues in Education and Training Unit code EED6001 Credits24

Select 24 credit points (1 unit) from the following Elective Units:

• Evaluation Unit code AED5008 Credits24
• Innovation Unit code AED5009 Credits24
• Approaches to Learning Unit code AED5011 Credits24
• E-Learning Unit code AED5023 Credits24
• Positive Education Unit code AED5030 Credits24
• Curriculum & Pedagogy Unit code EED6002 Credits24
• Enhancing Skills and Knowledge Unit code EED6011 Credits24
• Post-Colonial and Indigenous Approaches to Learning and Teaching in the 21 Century Unit code EED6013 Credits24

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar disciplineORApplicants with a minimum five (5) years approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Credit for skills and past study

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.

Additional information

All applicants are required (1) to submit a current version of their CV (2) to present a 200 word statement outlining why they are interested in undertaking this course.

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: