Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education at UNE?
The Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education is the shared vision of the participating universities (University of New England, University of Central Queensland, University of Canberra, University of Ballarat and Edith Cowan University) to provide a high quality qualification in tertiary teaching and learning to lecturers in their institutions. Each of the universities will offer a 'Core Unit' as a foundation for the Graduate Certificate. Six elective units will be offered from the partner universities, from which staff will choose three to complete their GCTE. This program enables smaller universities to offer high quality, fully benchmarked teaching development programs,.
Successful graduates of the program can expect to increase their understanding of the theories and practices of tertiary teaching, including the ways in which those theories and practices are influenced by views about student learning. They will also develop a community of practice, not only amongst fellow candidates at their own institution, but also with others from the partner universities as they participate in elective units from those organisations.
The program's teaching and learning methodology is intended to enable participants to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enhance both their teaching and their more general development as an academic. It will also provide opportunities for them to investigate the relationship between theory and their own practice.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
Up to 2 years Part-timeFEES
CSP (quotas apply)Full Fee
International
2010 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
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All domestic students apply directly to UNE
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| Official Abbreviation | GradCertTertiaryEd | |||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply)/ Full Fee / International | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 | |||||||||
| How to apply |
All domestic students apply directly to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply directly to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways 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 | To be eligible for entry into the Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education program an applicant must demonstrate the capacity to undertake the degree by meeting at least one of the following entrance criteria: 1. Completion of any Australian or equivalent Bachelor degree; or 2. Professional experience in a tertiary or higher education industry; or 3. Professional experience in the facilitation of the learning of others for example Nurse Educators, Defence Force instructors, Ambulance, Human Resource Specialists, VET Professionals and public and private training providers. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Candidates must be teaching in a tertiary institution to complete the requirements of the course. |
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| Advanced Standing | Only as specified in the collaboration. Students obtain 50% advanced standing which comprises the two units completed at the collaborating universities. Students enrol as cross-institutional students at the collaborating universities and are granted unspecified credit for units completed. |
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| Academic Colours |
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| Further Information | 
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1. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a bachelor degree of an Australian university or equivalent; or
(b) have professional experience in a tertiary or higher education industry; or
(c) have professional experience in the facilitation of the learning of others.
Examples in relation to (c) include: Nurse educators; Defence Force instructors; Ambulance; Human Resource Specialists; VET professionals and public and private training providers
2. Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate shall pass 24 credit points.
The course shall comprise: EDCX588, EDCX589 and 2 Units from collaborating partners.
3. Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be up to 2 years as a part-time candidate.
4. Progress and Conduct
Refer to the University General Rule on Academic Progress.
Program of Study
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 12 cps |
| Elective Units | 12 cps |
| Total | 24 cps |