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Graduate Certificate of Education Studies
Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
Monash's Graduate Certificate of Education Studies is built for graduates whose first degree is in a field other than education but who now want to move into education-related work or further study. The course orients students to core concepts and current debates in education, along with how education systems function both locally and in Australia's international context, drawing on Monash's education research to ground theory in current practice. It suits professionals moving from another discipline into education policy, administration, corporate training or education-adjacent roles, as well as anyone testing interest in the field before committing to a longer program like the Master of Education. As a short, four-unit certificate, it works best as an entry point rather than a complete professional qualification, and credit earned here generally carries forward into further education study at Monash for students who decide to continue.
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Course structure
- This course comprises 24 points structured into two units. Units are 12 points unless otherwise stated. You must complete:* EDF5610 Interacting with research in education contexts EDF5611 Investigating education issues in global contexts * Note: Where circumstances necessitate
- alternative units may be taken with the approval of the faculty
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Admissions
Applicants must have successfully completed a recognised bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with a pass (50%) average. Alternatively, applicants with 5 years of relevant full-time informal learning, with a recommendation letter or reference from an employer, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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