Graduate Certificate in Education

Domestic Students

• A recognised bachelor’s degree in education or teaching, and one of the following:
• Postgraduate qualifications in any field; or
• Professional experience equivalent to one year full-time in an educational field considered by the School to be appropriate to the program of study.
• OR
• A recognised bachelor’s degree in any field, and one of the following:
• Postgraduate qualifications in education or teaching; or
• Professional experience equivalent to two years full-time in an educational field considered by the School to be appropriate to the program of study.

Work and life experience:

• Admission to UOW is primarily based on your academic qualifications, with work or life experience generally not considered. If you do not meet the academic requirements for this course, we recommend exploring recognized pathway programs, such as those offered by UOW College or the TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC).
• For more information, please refer to the UOW Admissions Information page.

Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications:

• UOW recognises a range of overseas higher education qualifications. Your qualifications will be assessed for equivalence to Australian qualifications and the admission requirements for this course. Documents issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official English translation.
• For more information, contact the UOW Future Students Team.

English language proficiency:

• All UOW courses are taught in English and require varying levels of proficiency. If English is not your first language, you must meet the University’s English Language Requirements, which differ by course.
• Accepted international test results include IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge, and OET for specific health-related courses.
• Alternatively, you can fulfill the requirement by completing an English course at UOW College.

International Students

• A recognised bachelor’s degree in education or teaching, and one of the following:
• Postgraduate qualifications in any field; or
• Professional experience equivalent to one year full-time in an educational field considered by the School to be appropriate to the program of study.
• OR
• A recognised bachelor’s degree in any field, and one of the following:
• Postgraduate qualifications in education or teaching; or
• Professional experience equivalent to two years full-time in an educational field considered by the School to be appropriate to the program of study.

English Language Requirements:

• The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
• UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing) Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

IELTS Academic:

• Overall Score 6.5, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0, Listening 6.0, Speaking 6.0

TOEFL (Internet-based):

• Overall Score 86, Reading 18, Writing 18, Listening 17, Speaking 17