Graduate Certificate in Education Studies

at University of New England

Schedule A Listed Units

24 credit points

Complete 18-24 credit points from the following units:

• Digital Learning - Implementing School Based Environments (EDIT415) – 6 credit points

• Digital Learning - Innovative Pedagogies and Practice (EDIT425) – 6 credit points

• Digital Learning Essentials (EDIT426) – 6 credit points

• Teaching English as an Additional Language or Dialect I (EDLA487) – 6 credit points

• Teaching English as an Additional Language or Dialect II (EDLA488) – 6 credit points

• Teaching Pronunciation (EDLA489) – 6 credit points

• Reflective Practitioner 1 (EDUC456) – 6 credit points

• Special Topics in Education (A) (EDUC496) – 6 credit points

• Special Topics in Education (B) (EDUC497) – 6 credit points

Schedule B Listed Units

Prescribed Units

18 credit points

Complete the following units:

• Teaching English as an Additional Language or Dialect I (EDLA487) – 6 credit points

• Teaching English as an Additional Language or Dialect II (EDLA488) – 6 credit points

• Perspectives on Language, Society and Culture (EDLA503) – 6 credit points

Listed Units

6 credit points

Complete 6 credit points from the following units:

• Linguistics for Language Teachers (EDLA410) – 6 credit points

• Teaching Pronunciation (EDLA489) – 6 credit points

(a) hold a three-year or four-year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University or tertiary institution (AQF Level 7); or
(b) hold an (AQF Level 7) Bachelor degree and a one or two year pre-service teaching qualification (AQF level 7, 8, 9) of a recognised University or tertiary institution; or
(c) hold a bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in a relevant discipline* and have at least one year full-time (or equivalent) work experience** (TESOL specialisation only); and  
(d) comply with the University's English Language Requirements

*Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to:

• English

• Languages

• Linguistics

English Language Requirements

All applicants must meet a minimum of one of the following criteria:

• English is the applicant's first language; or

• Satisfactory completion, within five years of the date of application for admission to UNE, of at least one year of full-time or equivalent full-time study at senior secondary, post-secondary or tertiary level in a country in which English is the primary official language or co-official language and in which English was the sole medium of instruction and assessment for the particular period of study claimed; or

• A pass grade or better in an English language subject at Australian Year 12 level or overseas equivalent; or

• An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5*; or

• Equivalent Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 213 in the computer-based test or at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component*; or

• A Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic minimum overall score of 57 with no skill less than 50*

International Fees

$13,440*

Due to its flexible format and your choice of specialisation, this course opens the door to a broad range of education-related career options that could include:

• digital learning

• literacy specialist

• inclusive education

• teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL).