Fast Facts
Commencing
- Online: February, July
- Brisbane: February, May, September
Fees
$11,620.00^
^total estimated tuition fee
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible
Duration
6 months full-time
or part-time equivalent
Entry Requirements
Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree; or cognate AQF level 8 qualification; or at least five years relevant industry experience
Course Code
35111
Course detail
Take the next step in your career and become a leader in the field of Education. JCU’s Graduate Certificate of Education is designed for professionals currently working in Education or who hold formal qualifications who want to meet their professional development needs, gain specialist knowledge or enhance their practical teaching skills.
This Education degree has a strong focus on leadership across a range of learning communities and contexts. In subjects such as Educational Leadership, Behaviour Management, Educational Research and Foundations of Counselling Theory, you’ll explore the ethical practice and contemporary theories of effective leadership.
Benefit from the flexibility of online delivery, which allows you to organise your study around your work and other commitments. Online delivery will keep you connected to your lecturers and peers through group tutorials and collaborative learning experiences.
Gain the advanced knowledge, experience and skills to be an educator that makes a difference at a personal, organisational and policy level. You’ll learn how to lead effective change within Education settings. JCU Education graduates are highly valued for their strong transferrable skills and understanding of the needs and challenges faced by communities in the Tropics.
View the handbook for more information.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University’s learning, assessment,and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please review the inherent requirements for the Graduate Certificate of Education.
JCU Graduate Certificate of Education graduates lead rewarding careers across a variety of roles.
Graduates work in leadership, education, communication and sustainability in both public and private organisations.
You can also go on to study a Master of Education and find employment as a corporate educator, community leader, policy officer, and other leadership roles in education.
Handbook year | Information valid for students commencing in 2023 |
Course code | 35111 |
Course type | Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8) |
Owner | Academy |
College | Arts, Society and Education |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree; or cognate AQF level 8 qualification; or |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 12 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Education, graduates will be able to:
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Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements | Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Graduate Certificate of Education. |
Reasonable adjustments | All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure. |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
ED5880:03 Educational Leadership
Plus
Select 9 credit points of specified ED level 5 subjects from List 1
List 1
Brisbane campus
ED5190:03 Introduction to Educational Research
ED5881:03 Leading for Change in Curriculum and Pedagogy
ED5882:03 Transformative Digital Learning
ED5883:03 Global Education
ED5911:03 Education for Sustainability
ED5912:03 Social Learning Perspectives for a Sustainable Future
ED5914:03 Individual Researched Action Project
External
ED5095:06 Research Dissertation
ED5098:03 Ethics and Methodology
ED5190:03 Introduction to Educational Research
ED5853:03 Career and Leisure Guidance and Counselling
ED5855:03 Behaviour Management
ED5857:03 Assessment
ED5859:03 Atypical Development
ED5862:03 Foundations of Counselling Theory
ED5881:03 Leading for Change in curriculum and Pedagogy
ED5911:03 Education for Sustainability
ED5912:03 Social Learning Perspectives for a Sustainable Future
ED5913:03 Communicating Sustainability and Climate Change
ED5914:03 Individual Researched Action Project
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
JCU Brisbane | Mixed mode |
External |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 6 months full-time or part-time equivalent |
Maximum time to complete | 2 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for credit for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure |
Maximum allowed | 6 credit points |
Currency | Credit will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the College Dean or delegate |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 10 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION |
Approved abbreviation | GCertEd |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Students who successfully complete this course are eligible to apply for entry to the Master of Education or the Master of Education – Master of Business Administration and may be granted credit for subjects completed under this course. |
Special awards | Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure |
Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD11,620.00
A Student Services and Amenities fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.
A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.
Consult the admission requirements section in the Handbook for prerequisites and pathways into this course.
To study online, please apply directly via our Online Application Portal.
To study on campus in Brisbane, please apply directly to JCU Brisbane.
Real stories
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Student
Katie Vander Donk
Master of Education
The university staff are compassionate, understanding, professional and supportive of the holistic needs of their students. Engaging in these postgraduate studies will allow me to leverage my professional knowledge and understandings to greater build community awareness and action around sustainability.
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Alumni
James Dalitz
Master of Education
The structure of the course and the subject options enabled me to enhance my capacity in my interest areas while also developing new educational perspectives. I would recommend the JCU Master of Education to all types of educators looking to take their understanding of education to the next level.
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Employer
Colette Wasson
Director, Human Resources Business Partnering, Education Queensland
The Department of Education finds JCU students to be equipped with the knowledge, skill set and willingness to make a difference in Queensland State Schools. Graduates leave JCU with a well-rounded ability to succeed in the classroom, while also stepping outside their comfort zone to begin their professional careers.
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Employer
Jacqui Francis
Executive Director, Townsville Catholic Education
JCU graduates come to us ready to take on the role of guiding and teaching our wonderful students. We recognise their enthusiasm, energy and their willingness to continue in professional development that further enhances their skills. JCU graduates enhance our organisation and add value to our students’ lives.