Graduate Certificate in Education (1913)
- Approved Abbreviation: GradCertEd
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 1913
- AQF Level: 8
This program has been changed from an exit only pathway to an entry point program from Autumn 2024.
Handbook summary 2022-2023
The Graduate Certificate in Education is an exit point on the successful completion of 40 credit points of study selected from 1911 Master of Education subjects as indicated in the program structure listed below.
Handbook summary 2024
The Graduate Certificate in Education critically examines recent developments in theory, policy, and practice for educators across early childhood, primary, secondary, tertiary, TAFE, community-based and other professional settings. Students will develop knowledge and evaluate theory and scholarship in their area of specialisation. They will apply concepts and theories to new bodies of knowledge and practice; design original evidence-based investigations; and analyse a range of data about complex problems to reframe problems and generate solutions. Students will develop and evaluate innovations to improve learning outcomes in workplace settings and communicate their findings to diverse audiences. This program is delivered online.
Study Mode
One year part-time.
Program Advice
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Part Time | Online | See above |
| Vietnam Campus* | Part Time | Internal | See above |
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Programs delivered through an agreement with another party
Admission
Admission 2022-2023
This is an exit point only from program 1911 Master of Education.
Admission from Autumn 2024
Applicants for admission into the Graduate Certificate in Education must have successfully completed either:
- an undergraduate degree, or higher, in teaching/education (an undergraduate degree in teaching includes the historical 2-3 year Diploma of Teaching/Education prior to 1987); Or
- undergraduate degree in any discipline and five years’ full time equivalent professional work experience in a field considered by the School to be appropriate to the study program and specialisation.
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Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Program Structure 2022-2023
This structure applies to students who commenced in 2022 - 2023. If you commenced in Autumn 2024 or later please refer to the relevant Structure tab for details.
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 40 credit points from the Major subjects listed below.
Major subjects
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Select four from the following subjects: | 40 | |
| Leadership | ||
| Principles and Practices of Evaluation | ||
| Designing Curriculum Futures | ||
| Learning and Teaching in Challenging Contexts | ||
| Leadership, Mentoring and Professional Growth | ||
| Leading Change | ||
| Leadership and Management | ||
| Leadership, Mentoring and Professional Growth | ||
| Leading Change | ||
| Designing Curriculum Futures | ||
| Financial Reports for Decision Making | ||
| Leading Contemporary Organisations | ||
| Contemporary People Management | ||
| STEM | ||
| STEM foundations | ||
| Computational Thinking across the STEM Curriculum | ||
| Leading Mathematics in the Primary School | ||
| Assessment and Intervention for Mathematics and Numeracy Learning | ||
| Mathematics for Contemporary Learners | ||
| Addressing Diversity in Mathematics Teaching and Learning | ||
| Science for Contemporary Learners | ||
| Assessment and Intervention for Science Learning | ||
| STEM Pedagogies in Practice | ||
| Applied Robotics and Programming in Secondary STEM Education | ||
| Applied Mathematics and Science in Secondary STEM Education | ||
| Mathematics Education | ||
| Leading Mathematics in the Primary School | ||
| Assessment and Intervention for Mathematics and Numeracy Learning | ||
| Mathematics for Contemporary Learners | ||
| Addressing Diversity in Mathematics Teaching and Learning | ||
| Learner Wellbeing | ||
| Mental Health in Educational Contexts | ||
| Managing Challenging and Diverse Behaviour | ||
| Assessing to Support Learning | ||
| Effective Working Relationships | ||
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |
Program Structure 2024
This structure applies to students who commenced in 2024 or later. If you commenced prior to 2024 please refer to the relevant Structure tab for details.
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 40 credit points a follows:
Students must complete one of the following testamur majors:
Note: Education major subjects are offered in alternate years. Students select from the subjects on offer in each semester/year of enrolment.