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Graduate Certificate in Education Studies
University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia
About this program
Education is evolving, and with it, the need for skilled professionals who can adapt, lead, and innovate. Whether you're advancing your career or making a move into the education sector, UNE’s Graduate Certificate in Education Studies equips you with the critical thinking, specialised knowledge, and practical skills to thrive in a dynamic field. With flexible study options and targeted specialisations, you can tailor your learning to suit your goals, from digital learning, school leadership or TESOL to Indigenous Australian or inclusive education. You’ll graduate ready to make an impact everywhere education and training matter.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- EDCX509The course structure lists 55 unit entries across its schedule. Units include Race Relations in the Classroom: Real and Virtual
- EDCX513Aboriginal Education
- EDCX528Critical Perspectives in Indigenous Curriculum Inquiry
- EDEE528Researching Literacies in Education
- EDIT415Leadership in Educational Technology
- EDIT425Emerging Trends in Pedagogy and Practice
- among others. Full unit-by-unit sequencing
- credit point values
- and any major or specialisation options are set out in UNE's Course Structure (Program of Study) tab for this course
- and the authoritative version of record is UNE's own Course Handbook
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Secondary School TeacherANZSCO 241411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an AITSL skills assessment and registration with a state teacher regulatory authority (such as VIT or NESA) to work.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) TeacherANZSCO 241111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186, via AITSL assessment and state registration.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Primary School TeacherANZSCO 241213
On STSOL and CSOL, so it supports the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186, but not the 189 on its own. AITSL assesses at least one year of full-time equivalent primary-education study within the qualification.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Special Needs TeacherANZSCO 241511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via AITSL assessment and state registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
This course is offered under multiple admission rules: Rule A: You have completed ONE or more of the following qualifications (or overseas equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution: a three or four-year pre-service teaching qualification (AQF Level 7); OR a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7) and a one or two-year pre-service teaching qualification (AQF Level 8 or 9); OR an Australian Children’s Education & Care Authority (ACECQA) qualification (AQF Level 7, 8 or 9). Rule B: You meet BOTH of the following entry requirements: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Rule C: You meet ONE of the following entry requirements: You have completed a relevant qualification in Digital Learning of at least a Diploma level (AQF Level 5)* AND you have a minimum of five years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience.
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