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Graduate Certificate in Education (Specialisation)

The Graduate Certificate in Education (Specialisation) enables registered teachers to add an area of specialisation to their teaching portfolio and demonstrates knowledge, understanding and capacity in that area of specialisation.

If you are a teacher seeking four-year teacher status you must complete the Master of Education to attain this recognition.

Graduate Certificate in Education (Specialisation)

Duration 4 terms part-time (based on 1 course per term)
Intake Dates February, July
Mode of Study Distance Education
Domestic Availability  Distance Education 
International Availability‡  Distance Education 
Specialisations Available Early Childhood, Educational Multimedia, Executive Leadership, Middle Schooling, Professional Education, Special Education, Teaching English as a Foreign Language

‡ International students residing in Australia on a student visa must study full-time on-campus.

Why Study Education at CQUniversity

The Graduate Certificate in Education (Specialisation) is designed to provide registered teachers with specialist knowledge and skills in nominated areas of specialisation.  This program builds on conceptual knowledge, understanding and skills, developed at an undergraduate level, of issues that influence implementation of curriculum and pedagogy and desired educational outcomes.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for entry into the Graduate Certificate in Education (Specialisation), you must demonstrate the capacity to undertake the degree by meeting at least one of the following entrance criteria:

1) A 4 year undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution; or

2) A 3 year undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution plus recognised prior learning (RPL) invovling continuous professional development as evidenced by at least one of:-

  • significant contribution to industry;
  • promotion in the workplace;
  • recognition by a professional body;
  • community/industry leadership;
  • receipt of significant prizes and/or awards;
  • personal references that attest to the applicant's high level performance in the workplace/industry/community; or
  • publications/patents/copyright

Please note that completing a Graduate Certificate in Education (Specialisation) does not qualify for upgrading to forth-year status for three-year trained teachers seeking this upgrade.  To achieve this upgrade it is recommended that you successfully complete CB93 Master of Education (Specialisation).

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of this program you may seek career advancement in learning and teaching environments and leadership positions within education/government departments.

Work Intergrated Learning

If you elect to study the Early Childhood specialisation you will undertake practicums in all three Professional Project courses.

If you elect to study the Teaching English as a Foreign Language specialisation you will be required to implement a lesson with second language learners as part of the course assessment.

Program Structure

To graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Education (Specialisation) you must complete four compulsory coursework courses (32 units of credit) in your area of specialisation.

  •     Early Childhood
  •     Special Education
  •     Executive Leadership
  •     Educational Multimedia
  •     Professional Education
  •     Middle Schooling
  •     Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

In 2013, only the Early Childhood, Special Education and Executive Leadership specialisations will be available.  Depending on interest, other specialisations may be available.  If you are in interested in another specialisation, please contact the course program advisor.

Course Information

For example courses you could study as part of the Graduate Certificate in Education (Specialisation) program please click here.

As CQUniversity is committed to providing quality, up-to-date and relevant education, please note courses are refreshed regularly and may not be an exact indication of course availability for your study. Please call 13CQUni 13 27 86 if you have specific questions regarding course information regarding your specific application.