Study Education
Are you working as a learning support officer or learning assistant, or looking to take the next step into the field? UC's Undergraduate Certificate in Education can help you build the skills and confidence to support young people in Australian schools.
You'll learn about educational psychology, classroom management and inclusive communication, while developing the practical knowledge needed for learning support roles across the education sector. Along the way, you'll gain hands-on experience and guidance from experienced educators.
With online learning components, you can study in a way that fits your work and life. This flexible course can be completed in as little as 9 months part-time and is self-paced and online, apart from a 10-day school-based placement* where you'll apply what you learn in a real-world setting.
You'll graduate ready to stand out as a qualified Learning Support Assistant (LSA/LSO), with a pathway into further study, including UC's Bachelor of Education, if becoming a registered teacher is part of your future plans.
Apply now and choose a career that transforms lives.
* Disclaimer: Placement is to be completed in person and can be completed outside the ACT. Conditions apply.
Study education at UC to get connected, prepared and ready for a bright future. With access to premium practical learning and leading teacher education, you'll unlock the career-long benefits in an industry that's in high demand.
#1 in Canberra
for undergraduate and postgraduate full-time employment in Education
(GUG, 2026).
Distinctive benefits
Gain more access to schools than any other Teacher Education course and lifelong professional development support.
Study your way
Choose to study on-campus, online, or both, while gaining hands-on classroom experience.
#1 in Canberra
for undergraduate and postgraduate full-time employment in Education
(GUG, 2026).
Distinctive benefits
Gain more access to schools than any other Teacher Education course and lifelong professional development support.
Study your way
Choose to study on-campus, online, or both, while gaining hands-on classroom experience.
Explore the psychology behind key developmental phases and behaviour to inform your practice and understanding.
Tailor your study with a blend of online and face-to-face learning. Connect with your teachers through our learning portal while gaining valuable in-person experience.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of key educational principles through practical observation and reflection to analyse, grow your skillset and be adaptable in the classroom.
Pave the way towards further study to become an accredited teacher with the option of applying your completed units towards a Bachelor of Education.
Explore the psychology behind key developmental phases and behaviour to inform your practice and understanding.
Career outlook
Whether you're starting your journey in education or building on your existing experience, teaching offers a rewarding and secure career with opportunities across the country. This is supported by the recent Quality Initial Teacher Education Review, stating the strength of the profession. Teaching is in high demand, offers stability and provides some of the best starting salaries in the world.
What you will learn
Gain the key foundations of current teaching practice that can be applied to multiple school settings in four comprehensive units.
To be eligible for this course, you must have either:
- Year 12 ATAR – selection rank of 60, or
- Other Australian qualification, or
- Work experience, or
- Overseas qualification
Some students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may be eligible to apply to defer payment of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government's FEE-HELP and HECS-HELP schemes.
Visit our fees page for lots of useful information about eligibility, how to apply and pay. You can apply for FEE-HELP or HECS-HELP once you have enrolled in a course.
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