Graduate Certificate of Education

As one of Australia’s fastest-growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready.

During this course, you will: 

1. Practise commitment to social justice to validate positive educational outcomes.
2. Evaluate evidence-based practice to drive project-based educational transformation.
3. Identify and outline specialised knowledge and skills to design and evaluate inclusive learning environments.
4. Interpret technology initiatives to improve local and global educational practice.
5. Proficiently implement design-thinking and research skills.
6. Model inclusive leadership to impact change in a professional learning context.

A Graduate Certificate of Education will prepare you to work in a variety of leadership roles in the broad field of education. Ideal for professionals from a broad range of backgrounds, you will develop skills and knowledge that you can apply to extend your practice.

Taking a design-thinking approach to analyse educational issues and opportunities, this course includes a solid foundation in the research of inclusion, leadership and social justice, empowering you to enact change in program, policy and project design. Through case study analysis and research, the interdisciplinary course helps you become a collaborative thinker and problem-solver in the field. As well as a standalone qualification, this course acts as a pathway into the Graduate Diploma and Master of Education.

Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.

Course duration: 2 Trimesters full time.

Recommended study pattern

The Graduate Certificate of Education course structure is comprised of 4 subjects (40 credit points). The course of study consists of 4 core and 0 elective subjects at 10 credit points each.

Award requirements

To graduate with this qualification, a student must satisfactorily complete 4 core subjects (10 credit points each) for a combined course total of 40 credit points. The Graduate Certificate of Education would normally be undertaken over 2 trimesters.

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Indicative total fee $11,840

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.

At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.

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Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change.

Entry requirements for this course include:

• AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above from an Australia University; OR 
• An equivalent overseas higher education qualification; OR 
• Combination of formal (below AQF7) or non-formal qualifications and three yeas of relevant professional experience includes those who are currently working in education-related fields and teachers holding alternative qualifications.

Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.

Standard English language requirements apply.

Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning. Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning. 

If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against a degree with Torrens University, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning.

Under Torrens University's Recognition of Prior Learning policy, you may be eligible for a reduction in tuition costs if you have previous study and/or work experience.

Our Future Student Advisors will happily walk you through the application process.