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Graduate Certificate in Religious Education (Online)

Graduate Certificate.
Australian Catholic University

500

in world overall ranking*

57

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

Designed for qualified primary and secondary teachers, this online Graduate Certificate builds knowledge, confidence and accreditation-focused capability to teach Religious Education in Catholic schools and church organisations. You’ll learn to plan lessons aligned to diocesan frameworks, teach scripture, Catholic beliefs and ethics, and lead values-based discussions on justice, inclusion and identity. The four-unit course is developed with dioceses to ensure practical classroom application in Religious Education at graduate-certificate level.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared to teach Religious Education in primary and secondary Catholic school settings and apply contemporary approaches to scripture, tradition, ethics and faith formation in the classroom. The qualification can also support progression toward school-based responsibilities that involve faith education, prayer and liturgy, and broader pastoral and values-led initiatives. Outcomes align with professional practice in Religious Education for qualified teachers at graduate-certificate level.


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$9,268 per year

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Information

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0.5 years

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ACU Term 1, ACU Term 2, ACU Term 3, ACU Term 4

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Online

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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Up to A$5,000

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