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Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education

Official Abbreviation GradCertTertiaryEd
Course Type Postgraduate
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus
Course Duration
  • Up to 2 years Part-time
Fees CSP or Full Fee
Total Credit Points 24
Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education is a professional qualification in university teaching and learning. The course is formally accredited through the School of Education and is offered on a part-time basis. Its focus is on practical and theoretical aspects of teaching and learning in a university context.
How to apply

All students apply directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form.

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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.
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.
Additional Entry Requirements

Candidates must be teaching in a tertiary context in order to complete the course successfully.
Course Rules

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
EDCX488, EDCX489; PDAL496; or any other unit approved by the school.
Group 2
EDCX492; PDAL497; 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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