Graduate Certificate in Education Studies
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Education Studies at UNE?
The course will provide a pathway for candidates who may wish to pursue Masters studies in their chosen field. Examples of focus studies are: Aboriginal Education; Communities, Cultures and Education; Curriculum Studies; Gifted and Talented Education; Information and Communication Technology Education; Mathematics Education; Physical Education; Primary English Education; Science Education; Secondary English Education; Web Mediated Learning.
The 'Middle Years Schooling' specialisation is designed for practising teachers who do not have a specialist qualification but who recognise that adolescents in the middle years have particular development, learning and pedagogical needs, and who want to know more about how to teach them effectively.
The 'International Schooling, Education and Development' specialisation is designed for students to focus specifically on education while drawing upon specialist 'development' knowledge and skills provided in the units.
Career Opportunities
Professional enrichment of teacher; re-orienting chosen teaching allocation; provides a specialisation pathway to the Master of Education.
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DURATION
Up to 2 years Part-timeFEES
CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee2009 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New students to UNE apply to study off-campus (distance education) through UAC.
For more information, click hereFormer or current students apply to study off-campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).
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| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 | |||||||||
| How to apply |
New students to UNE apply to study off-campus (distance education) through UAC. For more information, click here
Former or current students apply to study off-campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate must hold a three year teaching qualification; or hold a degree and a one year teaching qualification recognised by the Faculty as suitable for entry into the course. A candidate who wishes to specialise in 'Middle Years Schooling' must meet the requirements above and have had appropriate teaching experience. |
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| Further Information | 
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1.Admission to Candidature
1.1. A candidate shall
(a) hold a three-year teaching qualification; or
(b) hold a degree and a one-year teaching qualification recognised by the school as suitable for entry into the award.
1.2. A candidate who wishes to specialise in Middle Years Schooling as specified in Rule 3.2. shall meet the requirements of Rule 1.1. and have had appropriate teaching experience.
2.Award of the Certificate
(a) Candidates who meet the course requirements listed under Rule 3. and who have not specialised shall be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Education Studies.
(b) Candidates who meet the course requirements listed under Rule 3.2. shall be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Middle Years Schooling).
(c) Candidates who meet the course requirements listed under Rule 3.3. shall be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (International Schooling, Education and Development).
3.Course Requirements
3.1 To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Education Studies as candidate shall pass 24 credit points as prescribed by the school.
3.2.(a) To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Middle Years Schooling), a candidate shall pass 24 credit points as specified in Rules 3.2.(b) and 6.
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) the unit in Group 1; and
(ii) 18 credit points from Group 2.
3.3.(a)To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (International Schooling, Education and Development), a candidate shall pass 24 credit points as specified in Rules 3.3.(b) and 6.
(b)The course shall comprise:
(i) the unit in Group 3; and
(ii) 12 credit points from Group 4; and
(iii) six credit points from Group 5.
4. 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.
5. Progress and Conduct
Refer to the University General Rule on Academic Progress.
6. Units Offered
All units listed below for this award have a value of six credit points.
Group 1
EDCX 522
Group 2
EDME 411; EDSP 382, 472, 480; PDAS 471 or any other unit approved by the school
Group 3
EDCX 522 or any other unit approved by the school
Group 4
EDCX 455; EDLA 403
Group 5
COMM 423; EDCX410; GEPL 352; HSHM 332; PEAC504, 328/528, 552, 573
To view Program of Study for International Schooling Education and Development click here
To view Program of Study for Middle Years Schooling click here