Graduate Certificate in School Leadership
Why study the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership at UNE?
This course is specifically for school leaders and aspiring school leaders. It strives to meet the professional needs of classroom, subject, department and institutional leaders within their existing context and also provides professional development via e-learning mode using contemporary material in innovative ways. It encourages small group work and discussions via e-learning and is structured around new units developed to reflect the leadership framework operating in most Australian states.
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DURATION
Up to 2 years Part-timeFEES
CSP (quotas apply)Full Fee
International
2011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
Former or current domestic UNE students apply to study direct to UNE
This course is only available off-campus (distance education)
For more information, click hereInternational Students
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply)/ Full Fee / International | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 | |||||||||
| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study through UAC For more information, click here
Former or current domestic UNE students apply to study direct to UNE This course is only available off-campus (distance education) For more information, click here
International students apply direct 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 | A candidate shall: (a) hold a three or four year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University or tertiary institution; or (b) hold a bachelor degree and a one or two year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University; or (c) satisfy the School by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature; and (d) comply with the University's English Language requirements. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Integration of work experience is core to the course as participants are required to critically reflect upon current practices within their school and to provide insights into how to enhance existing practices |
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| Advanced Standing | At the discretion of the School, on the recommendation of the Course Coordinator and except for (c), a candidate may be granted a maximum of 12 credit points of advanced standing for: (a) units that have been counted towards another postgraduate qualification at this or another University; (b) units that have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification that have been completed at another University; and (c) there shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units that have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification that have been completed at this University. |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a three or four year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University or tertiary institution; or
(b) hold a bachelor degree and a one or two year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University; or
(c) satisfy the School by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature; and
(d) comply with the University's English Language requirements.
Advanced Standing
At the discretion of the School, on the recommendation of the course coordinator and except for (c), a candidate may be granted a maximum of 12 credit points of advanced standing for:
(a) units that have been counted towards another postgraduate qualification at this or another University;
(b) units that have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification that have been completed at another University; and
(c) there shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units that have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification that have been completed at this University.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) a minimum of one year as a part-time candidate;
(b) a maximum of two years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award, and except with the permission of the School, a candidate must pass units to the value of 24 credit points at 500-level.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete the program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 6 cps |
| Listed Units | 18 cps |
| Total | 24 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
Award of Degree
A candidate who meets the course requirements shall be awarded the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.