Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

About the course

This Graduate Diploma develops contemporary capabilities for teaching adults in higher education. Delivered fully online and facilitated by experienced academics, it strengthens learner-centred practice, curriculum and assessment design, and effective use of technology to improve engagement. The nested structure allows progression from a Graduate Certificate (4 courses) to the Graduate Diploma (8 courses), with pathways to further master’s coursework study in higher education teaching.

Career outcome

Graduates can enhance their effectiveness as higher-education educators and contribute to quality teaching and learning across universities and other tertiary settings. The course supports roles involving curriculum design, assessment and evaluation, learning-design projects, and scholarly teaching practice. It can also help academics and professional staff lead learning and teaching initiatives, mentor colleagues, and undertake pedagogical research within higher education and adult learning contexts.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)