Education

About the course

The Graduate Certificate in Education is designed for practising teachers and educators who want to broaden their understanding of contemporary education issues and build leadership capability. You’ll strengthen professional knowledge through current research and industry developments and explore system-level challenges beyond the classroom. Flexible study options support career progression and provide a pathway into the Master of Education with credit for completed courses.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles that extend beyond classroom teaching into leadership and advisory positions across education settings. Career pathways may include higher education teaching in TAFE or university contexts, education consulting within schools, TAFEs or universities, and leadership, coordination, specialist or professional development roles within school systems. This Graduate Certificate in Education also provides an entry pathway to the Master of Education with credit awarded. Preparing graduates for education leadership, instructional design, and advanced teaching specialist roles.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as education researcher, learning designer, primary teacher, career advisor, TESOL teacher, special needs educator, and etc. in companies including local government, local schools, local Universities, daycare centre, kindergarten, and etc.

Living Costs in Newcastle**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,199 - 1,586	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,079 - 1,427
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 267 - 353

Average Salary**

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