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  • Full course information and entry requirements
  • Tips for online study success
  • Career opportunities and salaries information
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Why study the Graduate Certificate in Education?

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Gain specialised skills

Study at a postgraduate level to enhance your skills and knowledge

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Experienced academics

Learn from experienced primary and secondary academics

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Become an effective leader

Learn effective leadership in the school and classroom

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Progress your career

Supports the next step in your educational career

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Flexible online learning

Accelerated, online learning designed for busy teachers

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Affordable course fees

One of Australia’s most affordable online education degrees

Quick Facts

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Duration

8 months part-time*

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Study Mode

100% Online

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INTAKES

Jan, Mar, May, July, Aug, Oct

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Units

4

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FEES

$2,699 per unit, FEE-HELP available

*completion time dependent on individual study path and course availability. Please speak to a Student Advisor for more information.

100% online postgraduate study

The online Graduate Certificate in Education from Southern Cross University enables students to become advocates for contemporary education. Gain the foundational knowledge to lead teaching and learning in increasingly complex educational environments, exploring everything from educational contexts to research and reflection on your own teaching and learning practice to inform future learning for your students to lead, create and sustain a culture of professional learning. 

Our online learning platform is designed to be flexible and accessible, making it ideal for teachers and education professionals like you. When you study with us, you’ll have personalised student support from enrolment, right through to graduation.

A typical study period at SCU Online

Typical study period timeline

Next study period

April
2024

Applications close in

5 days

Speak to an Enrolment Advisor to find out more.

Our study periods: Jan, Mar, May, July, Aug, Oct

Late applications may be considered under special circumstances up until the start of O'Week. For more information please speak with a Student Enrolment Advisor.

Pathway to Master's

Upon finishing your Graduate Certificate in Education, you may choose to continue studying and complete your Master of Education. 

Graduate Certificate
4 Units

Or continue studying

Masters Degree
+ 4 Units

100% Online Postgraduate Education Courses

Enhance your skill set and further your educational career with an online Graduate Certificate in Education from Southern Cross University. 

The Graduate Certificate in Education equips teachers and educational professionals with the foundational knowledge to lead teaching and learning in increasingly complex educational environments. Explore everything from contemporary educational leadership to educational investigation. 

Teacher in classroom with students.

Gain the foundational knowledge to lead teaching and learning in increasingly complex environments with a Graduate Certificate in Education. Enhance your existing skillset and increase your confidence, with units of study spanning everything from educational leadership to educational investigation. 

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If you decide to pursue a higher qualification, units of study completed during the Graduate Certificate can be credited towards enrolment in a Master of Education. 

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