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'I have found the whole experience of postgraduate study with QUT to be one that has invigorated and revitalised my career. I have been challenged with new ways of approaching the field of education and expanded my horizons.'
Expand your horizons
'I have found the whole experience of postgraduate study with QUT to be one that has invigorated and revitalised my career. I have been challenged with new ways of approaching the field of education and expanded my horizons.'
Highlights
- Build your own degree by choosing topics of interest to you.
- Learn today, use tomorrow with our real-world courses.
Highlights
- Build your own degree by choosing topics of interest to you.
- Learn today, use tomorrow with our real-world courses.
- Flexible delivery with online, full-time or part-time study.
Why choose this course?
The Graduate Certificate in Education is flexible and innovative and can be custom designed to your needs.
Our world-class academics are leaders in their fields who will engage you in deep professional learning and reflection to expand your knowledge and skills. The teaching team has extensive experience and the course is backed by QUT’s evidence-based research programs working to develop solutions to current and emerging issues in education.
Be inspired by postgraduate students putting their learnings into action. Read their stories on our Education insights blog.
Explore this course
You can build a qualification just for you. Mix and match topics to build the knowledge and skills you need for your classroom and your career. To view the full range of units see the details and units tab.
Flexible delivery
The Graduate Certificate in Education - Choice of Units is delivered online and can be completed in full-time or part-time study mode. Online and part-time study options are not available to international students on Australian government international student visas. If you hold a different visa which allows you to study, you may be able to undertake flexible study.
Careers and outcomes
You can build the course to suit your personal development needs and career aspirations.
Past graduates have secured leadership positions within middle management in schools, within educational systems, and within a variety of other professional settings such as hospitals, government, and community organisations.
Course articulation
You have the option to keep learning and build towards a Master of Education.
To graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Education you will need to complete 48 credit points of option units. You may study full or part-time depending on the offerings of the units chosen.
If you are an international students studying on a student visa you may only study full time, and will need to select units which are offered in the same semester.
If you are a non-student visa holder or an international student studying from your home country you may study full or part-time.
- Course code
- EU60
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- Online
- Kelvin Grove
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- Online
- Kelvin Grove
- 1 years part-time
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All offers are for part-time study but you can choose to study full-time
- 6 months full-time
- 1 years part-time
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All offers are for part-time study but you can choose to study full-time
- February and July
- July intake starts first Monday in July
- February and July
- July intake starts first Monday in July
Entry requirements
You must have one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline;or
- A recognised diploma in any discipline followed by at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in any field;or
- Five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in any field.
July intake
If you are interested in July start please note the course starts first Monday in July, three weeks before semester 2 starts. Please view July (6TP4) dates to find out more.
Minimum academic requirements
Entry requirement
You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.
July intake
If you are interested in July start please note the course starts first Monday in July, three weeks before semester 2 starts. Please view July (6TP4) dates to find out more.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTE Academic/PTE Academic Online | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| IELTS Academic / IELTS Online / IELTS One Skills Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| TOEFL iBT / Home / Paper | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP fees available from September
2025 fees
2025: Available from July
2024 fees
2024: CSP $2,300 per year part-time (48 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $16,100 per year part-time (48 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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