2018 Postgraduate Courses
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Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies

Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies

Abbreviation:

 GradCertEdStudies

UOW Course Code:

 2123

CRICOS Code:

 096477B

Total Credit Points:

 24

Duration:

 6 months full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

 Faculty of Social Sciences

Intake Session(s):

 Autumn, Spring

Delivery Mode:

 On campus

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

 Wollongong

Additional Information:

Email: ssc@uow.edu.au

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies is only available to approved cohorts of students.

Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements

Students with a recognised Bachelor degree qualification, who have some experience in education and training are eligible to apply for the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies. Student applications will be assessed in line with current UOW admissions policy and procedure.

Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

English Language Assessment

Students with an IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.5 (no less than 6 in each band) will be admitted directly into this course (as determined by the UOW admissions process) in line with current entry requirements for courses that include in-school placements. Students with an IELTS score below the minimum score of 6.5 will be required to attend the English Language training through UOW College Australia, prior to commencing their course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies will be able to:

  1. Implement effective strategies that address the needs of diverse learners across a range of educational contexts.
  2. Strategies to implement effective classroom management and promote student responsibility for learning.
  3. Coordinate student performance using assessment data to improve teaching practice.

Course Structure

The Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies requires the successful completion of 24 credit points as set out in the table below.

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
EDGX901 Psychology for Educators 6
EDGI900 Introduction to Technology in Education 6
EDGS916 Models of Behaviour Management 6
EDMS922 Assessment and Reporting in the Secondary Context 6

Other Information

For further information email: ssc@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 9 March, 2018