Graduate Certificate of Education
Graduate Certificate of Education
Summary Changing educational environments present diverse challenges and opportunities for teachers. Developing your professional knowledge and skills at an advanced level can prepare you to respond effectively to such challenges. The Graduate Certificate of Education will develop your understanding of educational principles, pedagogy, practice and policy in selected areas. It…
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Summary
Changing educational environments present diverse challenges and opportunities for teachers. Developing your professional knowledge and skills at an advanced level can prepare you to respond effectively to such challenges.
The Graduate Certificate of Education will develop your understanding of educational principles, pedagogy, practice and policy in selected areas. It offers you opportunities to refine and enhance your knowledge and skills in three key areas: accessing the most up-to-date sources of research and scholarship in your specialist area, analysing and synthesising highly technical literature, and effectively communicating the results to both academic and non-academic audiences.
Key features
Maximise learning outcomes for students
Take the lead in developing, implementing and evaluating programs that leverage teacher, student and community resources. Study a research-led, evidence-based and practice-focused course
Enhance your professional knowledge and skills so that you can support and mentor colleagues. Access ongoing professional learning after you graduate
Access cutting-edge professional development through our Academy of Continuing Professional Development in Education. Benefit from our deep relationships with hub and partner schools
Enjoy ongoing engagement with teachers and classrooms, and our on-campus Mia Mia Child and Family Study Centre.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Classroom-based leadership role
Education administrator
Education policy adviser
Education researcher
Language and literacy specialist
Learning and teaching technology specialist
Mentor of other teachers
STEM education designer
Special education and inclusion specialist
Employers
Catholic Education
Education and training sector
Education policy organisations
Government agencies and departments
Independent schools
Language and literacy learning organisations
Special education and inclusion organisations
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
