Key facts

Domestic students course information.

Entry requirements

Entry is based on higher education, or VET study with relevant work experience.

Entry is based on higher education, or VET study with relevant work experience. English language requirements must also be met.

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Duration
  • 0.5 years full-time
  • Up to 2 years part-time
Number of Units (Subjects)
  • 4 units (24 credit points)
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Fees
  • Commonwealth Supported Place (quotas apply)
  • Full Fee
  • International
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Start Dates and Campus
Trimester 1 – February 2024Trimester 2 – June 2024Trimester 3 – October 2024
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Course information

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Broaden your career horizons with the UNE Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning, a flexible course providing advanced knowledge and skills for professional educators in web-based teaching and learning. Choose from a variety of subjects to match your career needs. Study online in a timeframe that suits your lifestyle. Build the digital learning skills you need to grow, adapt to, and succeed in a rapidly changing world.

Why study the Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning with UNE?

Now more than ever, digital learning is in the spotlight. As workplaces continue to evolve, professionals with the skills to deliver high-quality online learning experiences are in high demand.

Whether you are a teacher, education officer, course developer or training professional in any industry, this course will broaden your career prospects by providing you with an excellent grounding in web-based teaching and learning.

What makes our course different?

UNE has the expertise to help you upskill, improve your career opportunities and future fit your career in digital learning. Through this course, you will:

  • Develop advanced knowledge and skills in the area of web-based and technology-enabled teaching and learning.
  • Expand your experience in a range of ICT tools.
  • Learn how to create engaging online experiences that connect with your audience – both nationally and internationally, in a range of education settings.
  • Become a strategic and effective communicator in online environments.
  • Choose from a variety of subjects and assessment options to meet your specific career needs and circumstances.
  • Hone your practical experience in a range of individual and collaborative learning activities.
  • Study in a flexible fully online program in as little as six months (full-time) or up to two years (part-time).

Note: Full-time study is available to candidates who commence in Trimester 1.

By choosing UNE, you are choosing an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning for aspiring and qualified professionals in the education field. In fact, students consistently award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.

Study online

Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.

* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.

Entry requirements

Select the option that best describes you.

This course is not currently available for this mode of study.

Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.

When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.

International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa.

These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.

Visa Information

On-Campus study
If you would like to study full-time in Australia at one of UNE's campuses, you will need to have a visa that allows you to study. For most international students this visa will need to be a Student Visa. The Australian Department of Home Affairs has further information about visa eligibility and conditions.

If you are an international applicant who wants to study online (overseas or in Australia):

You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.

This course is offered under four admission rules.

Rule A: You have completed a three or four-year pre-service teaching qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule B: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7) and a one or two-year pre-service teaching qualification (AQF Level 8 or 9) (or overseas equivalents) from a recognised tertiary institution.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule C: You have completed a three-year qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) from a university approved by the School of Education.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule D: You meet ONE of the following entry requirements:

  • You have completed a relevant qualification of at least Diploma level (AQF Level 5)* and you have completed a minimum of five years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant work experience.†
  • OR you have completed a non-relevant qualification of at least Diploma level (AQF Level 5) and you have completed a minimum of seven years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant work experience.†

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule D. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

* Relevant qualifications includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • Digital Learning/eLearning
  • Information and Communication Technologies
  • Programming
  • Vocational Education
  • Web Development

† Relevant work experience includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • Adult Education
  • Educational Design and Development
  • Organisational Development
  • Technical Communication
  • Vocational Education and Training
  • Workplace Training and Assessment

Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.

When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.

International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa.

These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.

Visa Information

Online study in your own country
If you would like to study online with UNE while you reside outside of Australia you do not need a Student Visa. If your course requires you to visit Australia to attend any mandatory study requirements, you would need to explore Visitor Visa options for a short-term stay.

Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:

  • A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification/s.
  • If you are applying for admission under Rule D, you must provide a Statement of Service from your employer/s on company letterhead. Learn about our Statement of Service requirements.
  • Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card.
  • Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE’s English Language Requirements above for further information.

Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.

Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.

Please note the following additional requirements:

  • You can apply for a maximum of 12 credit points of Advanced Standing based on units which have been counted towards another postgraduate qualifications at UNE or another university.
  • You can apply for a maximum of 12 credit points of Advanced Standing based on units which have not been counted towards another postgraduate qualification at another university.
  • There is no maximum amount of Advanced Standing you can apply for based on units which have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification at UNE.

> Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing

This course is offered under four admission rules.

Rule A: You have completed a three or four-year pre-service teaching qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule B: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7) and a one or two-year pre-service teaching qualification (AQF Level 8 or 9) (or overseas equivalents) from a recognised tertiary institution.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule C: You have completed a three-year qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) from a university approved by the School of Education.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule D: You meet ONE of the following entry requirements:

  • You have completed a relevant qualification of at least Diploma level (AQF Level 5)* and you have completed a minimum of five years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant work experience.†
  • OR you have completed a non-relevant qualification of at least Diploma level (AQF Level 5) and you have completed a minimum of seven years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant work experience.†

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule D. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

* Relevant qualifications includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • Digital Learning/eLearning
  • Information and Communication Technologies
  • Programming
  • Vocational Education
  • Web Development

† Relevant work experience includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • Adult Education
  • Educational Design and Development
  • Organisational Development
  • Technical Communication
  • Vocational Education and Training
  • Workplace Training and Assessment

Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.

These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.

English Language Requirements

When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.

Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:

  • A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification/s.
  • If you are applying for admission under Rule D, you must provide a Statement of Service from your employer/s on company letterhead. Learn about our Statement of Service requirements.

Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.

Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.

Please note the following additional requirements:

  • You can apply for a maximum of 12 credit points of Advanced Standing based on units which have been counted towards another postgraduate qualifications at UNE or another university.
  • You can apply for a maximum of 12 credit points of Advanced Standing based on units which have not been counted towards another postgraduate qualification at another university.
  • There is no maximum amount of Advanced Standing you can apply for based on units which have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification at UNE.

> Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing

Course structure

UNE admitted students

To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 24 credit points at 400-level or above from Schedule A.

OUA admitted students

To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 24 credit points from Schedule B, with not less than 18 credit points at 400-level and not more than 6 credit points at 500-level.

24 credit points

6 credit points

Complete the following unit:

18 credit points

Complete 18 credit points from the following units:

24 credit points

24 credit points

Complete the following units:

See UNE Handbook for more details. The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course plans, exit awards, intensive schools, and work placement requirements.

Fees and scholarships

How much will it cost?

Estimated fees for your first year of study in this course are:

Fee typeCost
Full Fee
$13,520*
International
$14,381*
Commonwealth Supported Place (quotas apply)
$2,208*
Estimated amenities fee per year if studying full-time$351
*The costs will depend on the units you choose to study as the cost of individual units vary. “Estimated fees” are provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking a study load of 48 credit points in the first year of this course. For courses that require less than 48 credit points the fees indicated are based on the total credit points required for completion of that course. For more information, please see fees and costs.

*Annual course fees only cover the cost of tuition. They do not include other expenses associated with university study such as text books, accommodation and living expenses. If you are successful in gaining admission to study at UNE, the Offer of Admission will list the exact tuition fees you need to pay for your course. Fees quoted cover full-time tuition for two full-time trimesters only. For more information, please see fees and costs.

What are the course fee payment options?

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a government subsidised place in a university course. The government pays part of your tuition fees, and you pay the remainder.

If you have a CSP in either an undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree, you may be eligible for a HECS-HELP Loan, which allows you to defer payment of your fees until you are earning above the threshold.

Full Fee places are mostly in postgraduate coursework degrees. In a full fee place you pay the tuition fee set for your course, however you may be eligible for a FEE-HELP Loan to defer payment of your fees until you are earning above the threshold.

If you are enrolled in a Full Fee place and there is a direct connection between your work and your study, you may be able to claim your tuition fees as a tax deduction.

UNE scholarships are open for all to apply and offer financial help while you are studying. There are scholarships for students with high academic achievement, from rural areas, studying specific degrees, in disadvantaged groups, experiencing financial hardship, who excel at sport or want to live in a UNE residential college.

UNE scholarship applications are free and confidential. You may apply for more than one scholarship.

Scholarships

UNE offers bursaries and scholarships that can help you with the costs of studying and living in Australia.

The UNE International Bursary reduces the published annual tuition fees for international students by up to 20%. These bursaries are available for international students commencing coursework studies at UNE in 2024. View detailed Bursary information.

UNE also offers a number of substantial research scholarships to postgraduate students studying research-based degrees.

Your career

Career outcomes

Whether you are currently working in or delivering web-based teaching and learning or it’s your next career move, this course opens doors to a wide range of opportunities, including:

  • school-based teachers
  • professional educators
  • staff trainers, consultants and professional developers
  • materials developers
  • VET sector educators and educators in a variety of professions.

 

Other career information

Course outcomes

This course aims to provide advanced knowledge and skills for professional educators in the area of digital and web-based teaching and learning. It is a flexible fully online program developed to meet each individual's specific needs and circumstances.
  1. demonstrate specialised and applied knowledge of an eLearning environment;
  2. investigate, critically evaluate and apply theories of learning and teaching in an eLearning environment;
  3. critically analyse learner needs and design, manage and evaluate eLearning environments and demonstrate a range of strategies that use eLearning tools to address specific learner needs;
  4. understand ethical, legal and social issues of eLearning, and identify and apply strategies that address these issues; and
  5. interpret and apply research findings to practice.
Knowledge of a Discipline

Graduates will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the eLearning environment and the related ICT tools through engagement in online learning activities. They will have expanded conceptions beyond their own sphere of experience and be able to demonstrate this through online engagements that connect with others both nationally and internationally in both formal and non-formal education settings.

Communication Skills

Graduates will be able to communicate effectively across the broad range of professional and academic skills including writing reports, posting to forums and wikis, chatting via text and participating in a virtual environment and be capable of presenting well-reasoned arguments on fundamental issues relating to eLearning.

Problem Solving

Graduates will have the capability of identifying and critically analysing issues in eLearning, and to think logically and creatively to develop solutions from planning through to operational practice.

Information Literacy

Graduates will be able to evaluate and appreciate the potential and limitations of a full range of sources of information and knowledge and be able to apply this across a range of online learning environments.

Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility

Graduates will be able to respond appropriately to ethical issues associated in the use of ICT in teaching. They will also understand the importance of social responsibility and demonstrate this professionally in teaching and practice by challenging the use of eLearning tools in learning environments.

Lifelong Learning

Graduates will develop the intellectual curiosity to enable them to communicate, critically engage with research issues and transfer these skills into their professional and personal lives.

Independence and Collaboration

Graduates will be able to work independently and develop creative team-based approaches to learning activities and demonstrate this by collaborating in a variety of online activities.

A five-star experience

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Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row

UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience

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No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience

QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience

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Five Stars for
Teaching Quality

UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality

Good Universities Guide 2024
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Studying online

At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian university.

We understand the challenges faced by busy adults studying at home. We know that a vital part of online study is your engagement with the learning community. Communication with your classmates, teaching staff and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond the subject matter. UNE’s teaching staff are experts in their field which is why UNE consistently receives five stars from students for teaching quality, support and overall experience.*

*The Good Universities Guide

A five-star experience

2024 Overall Experience Good University Logo

Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row

UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience

Good Universities Guide 2007-2024
2024 Student Experience Good University Logo

No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience

QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience

QILT Student Experience Survey
2024 Teaching Quality Good University Logo

Five Stars for
Teaching Quality

UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality

Good Universities Guide 2024
Woman studying online at home

Studying online

At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian University.

As an international student you can take advantage of flexible online study from overseas or while you are studying in Australia on a visa other than a student visa. You can’t study fully online on a Student Visa.

To study online from overseas you need to consider that you may need to travel to Australia to attend a UNE campus for some mandatory intensive schools.

Studying on Campus

Whether you are an undergraduate student coming to study in Australia for the first time, a PhD student coming to live here with your family, or you only need short-stay accommodation whilst in Armidale for Intensive Schools, we have the perfect accommodation option for you.

Find out more about studying on campus

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If you must study online, like I do, then UNE makes it so simple and easy to use and stay in touch. I never feel far away from my fellow students or lecturers.

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The current and well-designed curriculum with a good combination of theory, management and practical components in each unit is excellent and what I really needed to enhance my career.

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You should always provide the details of past or current studies in your application. You may also need to include documents to support your application.

The kind of documents you need will depend on:

  • Your preferred course/s
  • Your personal circumstances
Applying to UNE is quick and easy. If you are applying as a
, the application process may be a little different depending on who you are and what you want to study.

Preparing to apply

You should always provide the details of past or current studies in your application. You may also need to include documents to support your application.

The kind of documents you need will depend on:

  • Your preferred course/s
  • Your personal circumstances

Important Dates

Different application methods and courses can have different closing dates. To find your correct application method click the Apply Now button below. Please check the appropriate application website for opening and closing dates.

If you are applying online direct to UNE please see below for application dates.

IntakeApplication Closing DateTrimester Start Date
Trimester 116 February 202426 February 2024
Trimester 214 June 202424 June 2024
Trimester 311 October 202421 October 2024

Important Notice for Prospective Students

For accurate, up-to-date details on entry requirements, course structure, and other essential information, please consult the UNE Student Handbook before applying or enrolling. The Handbook provides comprehensive guidance to assist in your decision-making process. We apologise for any inconvenience.