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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DURATION
Up to 2 years Part-timeFEES
CSP (quotas apply)Full Fee
International
2013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All domestic students apply 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 Pathways. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).For more information, click here
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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 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. 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 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. |
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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 |
Violet (BCC 179) |
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| Further Information | 
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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.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be up to two years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 24 credit points.
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 | 12 cps |
| Listed Units | 12 cps |
| Total | 24 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims |
The Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education aims to: · Develop professional tertiary educators enriched by cross-institutional community of practice. · Engage in an efficient and innovative response to small enrolments at each of the partner universities by creating a critical mass of students. · Provide opportunities for scholarly engagement with key theories and practices within varied tertiary contexts. · Create opportunities for benchmarking effective practices between teachers of the course and students enrolled within the course. · Demonstrate core values of respect for diversity amongst our students and ourselves, and will apply principles of social justice.
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| Learning Outcomes | Learning outcome information is currently unavailable for this course. |
| Graduate Attributes | Graduate attribute information is currently unavailable for this course. |