Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education at UNE?
The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education is a professional qualification in university teaching and learning, coordinated by the Teaching and Learning Centre. The course is formally accredited through the Faculty of Education, Health and Professional Studies and is offered on a part-time basis. Its focus is on practical and theoretical aspects of teaching and learning in a university context.
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DURATION
1 Year Part-timeFEES
CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee2008 STUDY OPTIONS
Not offered in 2008.How to Apply
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| Official Abbreviation | GradCertHighEd |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee |
| Total Credit Points | 24 |
| How to apply | All students apply directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form. For more information, click here |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | A candidate must: (a) hold a degree of a university; or (b) satisfy the Faculty by means of other qualifications and relevant experience (at least a two-year diploma and three years' employment in an academic or administrative position in post-secondary education) of adequate preparation for candidature. |
| Academic Colours |
violet (BCC 179) |
| Further Information | 
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1. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a degree of a university; or
(b) satisfy the school by means of other qualifications and relevant experience* of adequate preparation for candidature.
* “Other qualifications and relevant experience” would be at least a two-year diploma and three years’ employment in an academic or administrative position in post-secondary education.
2. Course Requirements
2.1. To qualify for the award a candidate shall pass 24 credit points as specified in Rules 2.2. and 5.
2.2. The course shall comprise:
(a) all units in Group 1;
(b) six credit points from Group 2.
3. Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) two years as a part-time candidate.
4. Progress and Conduct
Refer to the University General Rule on Academic Progress.
5. Units Offered
All units listed below for this award have a value of six credit points.
Group 1
PDAL 496; PDLD 489, 490; or any other unit approved by the school.
Group 2
PDAL 497; PDLD 491; or any other unit approved by the school.
Program of Study
Course Structure |
Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Core Units | 18 cps |
| Elective Units | 6 cps |
| Total | 24 cps |
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