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Graduate Certificate in Education (Higher Education)
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Graduate Certificate
Duration
6 months
(part-time
equiv.
SATAC Code N/A
2009
ATAR
N/A
- Program Outline
If you are a university lecturer or other tertiary sector teacher, expert knowledge in your field is an essential requirement. However, you also need expertise in the teaching of your field. Would you like to develop this expertise and increase your familiarity with contemporary understandings of the ways students learn concepts, skills and attitudes?
The Graduate Certificate in Education (Higher Education) offers the opportunity for you to develop such expertise and understanding. The program is both scholarly and practical and promotes the development of graduate attributes in the context of your university or tertiary teaching and research.
The Graduate Certificate is comprised of four 3 unit courses. The courses are undertaken sequentially and include:
- University Teaching for Effective Student Learning
- Curriculum Design, Assessment and Evaluation
- Reflective Practice in Learning and Teaching
- Research Based Learning and Teaching
The course University Teaching for Effective Student Learning must be completed first, and the course Research Based Learning and Teaching undertaken last.
Please note: the Graduate Certificate is only offered part-time over four semesters.
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Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:Domestic applicants
Tuition fees Commonwealth-supported place: $2,655 for 6 monthsMid-year entry? Subject to availability Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only.How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
Not offered to international students.
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The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules).
Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.The Graduate Certificate is comprised of four 3 unit courses, which are undertaken sequentially. The course University Teaching for Effective Student Learning must be completed first, and Research Based Learning and Teaching completed after all the other courses.
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Last updated: Friday, 2 Jul 2010
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