Graduate Certificate in Steiner Education

• Complete four specialist courses in Steiner Education
• Learn from fully trained and qualified Steiner teachers and study with like-minded peers
• Develop skills and knowledge needed to advance in Steiner/Waldorf schools worldwide
• Looking for an advanced qualification? Upon successful completion of the four Steiner Education courses, you can choose to progress to a Master of Education. This program is fully recognised by Steiner Education Australia.

Advance your teaching career and become a specialist in Steiner philosophy with this flexible graduate certificate. The only qualification of its kind in Australia. Graduates are in demand in Steiner schools worldwide due to a shortage of qualified Steiner teachers.

Recommended study pattern

This program is offered part-time only.

To learn more about the courses you will undertake in this program please refer to program structure.

Program structure

Required courses (4) 48 units

• EDU781 Contemporary Issues in Steiner Education
• EDU782 The Art of Steiner Education
• EDU783 Steiner Curriculum Development and Evaluation
• EDU784 Assessment Principles and Practice in Steiner Education

Program notes

• The total number of units required to complete the program is 48 units.
• The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
• Program structures are subject to change

Award requirements

To attain the award of Graduate Certificate in Steiner Education, students are required to successfully complete 48 units as outlined in the Program Structure

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Indicative total fee $2,220

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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A student entering the Graduate Certificate in Steiner Education will normally be required to hold a four-year bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) qualification from a recognised institution, or equivalent qualification.

UniSC accepts applications for multiple study periods throughout the year. These include Semester 1 applications which usually close in February, Semester 2 applications which usually close in July, as well as session-based and trimester-based study periods. As part of your application, UniSC will share information about the next available study period for this program.

Standard English language requirements apply.

If you've completed prior study or have relevant work experience, you may, under specified conditions, be eligible for credit towards your UniSC degree.