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About the course
This graduate certificate in higher education is a part-time course designed to enhance the teaching skills of staff in higher education institutions, delivered online or in a mixed attendance mode. It combines research-based theoretical seminars with practical exercises such as peer review and negotiated projects, allowing participants to build capability alongside their current teaching practice. The course is suited to staff teaching in higher education, and to vocational/training staff preparing to teach in higher education settings.
What you might learn
Students develop advanced, research-informed approaches to university teaching and learning across a range of contexts and formats. The course builds practical capability through applied activities including peer review and practice-based projects that can be integrated into participants’ ongoing teaching. It aims to strengthen teaching effectiveness and support evidence-based improvement in higher education practice.
Career outcome
Graduates can progress their careers in higher education through strengthened teaching and learning expertise that supports academic development and promotion pathways. The course can help participants build a profile for scholarly teaching activities, including potential publication outcomes and competitiveness for teaching awards and grants. It is relevant for current higher education educators and those transitioning from vocational and training environments into university teaching.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
