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Introduction

Become an Education leader

If you are an Education graduate looking to take your career to the next level, this 4-month postgraduate qualification is the fast track you need to succeed.

Whether that is educational leadership, training and career development, or a role in the workplace learning sector, further postgraduate study in education, or beyond, this course will provide you with flexible study options, and a curriculum tailored to your career journey.

Gain a deepened knowledge of the issues affecting modern education. Explore contemporary education theory, become skilled in the use of research for practice, study the effects of the globalised education and reflect on why local still matters.

Suitable for a range of education professionals, this short course can be completed in as little as 4-months (one semester) fulltime or one year fulltime. With blended study modes including online and face-to-face units, you’ll be able to balance study with your other commitments.

Looking to upgrade your qualification? Successful completion of this course serves as a pathway into the Master of Education.

Study a Master of Education at UC and you will:

explore contemporary developments that have an impact across a variety of professional practice fields in education
examine the globalised character of educational theory, curriculum development, policy and practice
develop skills in analysing and critiquing professional knowledge
explore how globalisation's interdependent economic, political, cultural and technological dimensions affect education
review research perspectives and practices in education and communication.

Work Integrated Learning

This course has been developed with Work Integrated Learning (WIL) at its core. The content has been created by education professionals, and kept relevant and up-to-date through consistent monitoring of, and engagement with, the education sector in the ACT and Capital Region. You will undertake authentic assessment tasks which are highly relevant to the day-to-day practice of education, dealing regularly with real-world problems and case studies, and will be encouraged to apply course learnings to your own educational employment context.

Career opportunities

Lead teacher
Head of department
Year adviser
Schools policy adviser
Educational policy developer
Curriculum developer
Corporate trainer
Higher education researcher
Vocational education and training instructor
Education assessment specialist
Course-specific information

To apply for this course, students must have:

a four-year undergraduate degree in education or a three-year undergraduate degree plus a one-year Graduate Diploma in Education, and in either case a minimum of three years’ professional experience in an educational context; OR
a three-year undergraduate degree in education or a cognate discipline deemed equivalent by the University’s Admissions Committee, and in either case a minimum of four years’ professional experience in an educational context.

This course is not externally accredited and, therefore, it is not recognised as a teaching qualification in Australia. If you are looking to transition into a teaching career, UC offers a selection of suitable postgraduate courses.

Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Education may apply and receive credit for units within the Master of Education.

Enquiries

Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226)

Please contact the University Student Centre by Email student.centre@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1300 301 727

Professional Accreditation

No professional accreditation. NOTE: This course is not recognised as a teaching qualification in Australia.

Admission Requirements

Requirements

Applicants must have a four-year undergraduate degree in education or a three-year undergraduate degree plus a one-year graduate diploma in education, and in either case a minimum of three years professional experience in an educational context or equivalent as approved by the University.

Additional Admission Requirements

None.

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.

English Language Requirements

Academic IELTS of 6.5 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0

Fees

Information for Fee Paying Students

Year	Domestic	International
2021	CSP/Domestic Tuition Fee (see below)	$28,500

The fees detailed above are the annual fee rates for the course. Graduate Certificate courses are typically 0.5 years in duration, so the total course fee will be half the above for such courses.The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.

Government Support

Year	CSP Places Available	Eligible for Student Income Support (Centrelink)
2021	YES	NO

Typical Study Pattern

UC - Canberra, Bruce
- Standard Full Time, Semester 1 Commencing
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  - Year 1
    - Semester 1
- Standard Full Time, Semester 2 Commencing
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  - Year 1
    - Semester 2
- Standard Part Time, Semester 1 Commencing
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  - Year 1
    - Semester 1
      - Educating Globally PG
      - Education Research Perspectives PG
    - Semester 2
      - Educational Leadership and Change PG
      - Engaging Communities in Change PG
- Standard Part Time, Semester 2 Commencing
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  - Year 1
    - Semester 2
      - Educating Globally PG
      - Education Research Perspectives PG
  - Year 2
    - Semester 1
      - Design Thinking for Learning Environments PG
      - Educating for Inclusion PG

Course Information

Course Requirements

In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you may need to meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course.

Course Duration

Standard one semester full-time or part-time equivalent. Maximum four semesters.

Unit Delivery Modes

Each unit within your course may be offered through the following delivery modes:

UC - Canberra, Bruce

Intensive:	The unit is delivered on-campus and face to face in concentrated time blocks.
On Campus:	The unit is delivered on-campus and face to face, supplemented with online content. Most classes are run on weekdays and during business hours.

Check how each of your units are delivered in the Course Requirements section.

Admission Periods

Year	Location	Domestic	International
2021	UC - Canberra, Bruce	Semester 1 Semester 2	Semester 1 Semester 2
2022	UC - Canberra, Bruce	Semester 1 Semester 2	Semester 1 Semester 2
2023	UC - Canberra, Bruce	Semester 1 Semester 2	Semester 1 Semester 2

Assumed Knowledge