Course Level
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (Learning and Teaching)
The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (Learning and Teaching) is a professional development program designed to improve teaching practices in tertiary education, VET or higher education. Develop advanced knowledge and skills, and put what you learn into practice with hands-on experience in educational settings.This Graduate Certificate in Education is aimed at academics with subject-specialist expertise, as well as experienced educators and those considering a career teaching in VET and higher education. You’ll develop the necessary knowledge and skills to address teaching challenges in your discipline, while action-based research will inform best practices and help you reflect on how your teaching impacts the classroom and students. Towards the end, you’ll have the chance to apply and test your strategies in adult educational settings, with opportunities for reflective practice and peer review. You’ll also engage in regular conferences with learning facilitators, tracking your personal and professional growth.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Sydney - Surry Hills Campus | Full-time - 0.5 years Part-time - 1 years | $12,852 | N/A |
Online | Full-time - 0.5 years Part-time - 1 years | $12,852 | N/A |
Melbourne Campus | Full-time - 0.5 years Part-time - 1 years | $12,852 | N/A |
Structure
Delivered online, the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (Learning and Teaching) comprises of 4 core subjects, each subject requiring 10 hours of study per week (made up of classes and self-directed study). Assessments may include activity-based assignments or online quizzes. There are no formal exams.
Entry requirements
- AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above from an Australia University OR An equivalent overseas higher education qualification.
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