Professional Certificate in Education

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  • Duration

    3 months full-time
    (or part-time equiv.)

  • Start Dates

    February and July

  • Location


Deepen your educational expertise
The education sector is at once a mirror on contemporary society and the creator of its future. On one hand, it reflects and responds to today’s needs and perspectives. On the other, it prepares new generations for success in roles only just now being conceived.

It has a unique, and critical, part to play in our social and economic progress. And our Professional Certificate in Education will equip you to make a valuable contribution.

What will you do?
Conducted over six months, the program is designed for education and training professionals seeking to develop their knowledge and skills in key areas. It’s also ideal for Bachelor of Teaching graduates seeking deeper insight.

You’ll complete two core courses (6 units worth of study) in one of three highly relevant areas of specialisation:

  • Educational Leadership and Wellbeing - examine evidence-based approaches to wellbeing support—alongside leadership and management theory—and consider how these can be applied to lead educational change.
  • English Language Teaching (ELT/TESOL) - learn the latest strategies for effective English Language Teaching
  • Research - strengthen your educational research skills and understandings, with opportunities to go on to a PhD.


Flexible study options
You can complete the Professional Certificate in Education face-to-face or online.

Where could it take you? 
You could help implement initiatives to improve school students’ social and emotional wellbeing. You might help raise STEM participation in regional centres. If you’re an international student, perhaps you’ll lecture on 21st century skills in a higher education institution back home. You’ll also have the opportunity to move on into our Graduate Certificate of Education.

Note: Graduates will not be eligible for teacher registration. For this pathway see our Master of Teaching.


  • Progress your career and lead educational change
  • 3 specialisations to choose from and taught by award-winning staff
  • Flexible tailored approach to fit your busy schedule

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Entry Requirements

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Domestic applicants

SATAC Code 3PC008
Deferment Yes - 2 year
Intake February and July
Selection Criteria
Graduate entry

Higher Education Study Successful completion of a completed Bachelors degree or equivalent.

Fees and Scholarships

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Domestic applicants

Indicative annual tuition fees
Australian Full-fee place: $7,875

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This is an Australian full-fee program. As a domestic student you may be eligible to:

  • receive a zero interest government assistance package to cover your course fees and
  • use over $100,000 in HELP assistance over your lifetime
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Scholarships

Scholarships are not only for high achievers鈥攖hey are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.

Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.

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To explore scholarships offered by organisations external to the University, visit: External Scholarships

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Graduate Attributes

The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of 新浪彩票 Graduate Attributes.
  1. Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
  2. Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
  3. Teamwork and communication skills
  4. Professionalism and leadership readiness