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6 months
On campus
On-campus
27 July 2026 (Applications close 19 July 2026)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Footscray Park Campus, Victoria University, Melbourne VIC
Victoria University City Campus, 364-378 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Critiquing Pedagogies
12 credit points
Innovations and Innovators in Education
12 credit points
Theory and Practice of Positive Education
12 credit points
Critiquing Curriculum and Policy
12 credit points
Common Questions
No, this course does not provide registration to teach in Australia. It is tailored to trainers and teachers already working in education, community, government and industry who wish to advance their knowledge and move into research or management roles.
The Graduate Certificate in Education is the first step in VU's graduate program in education. Successful completion gains you admission to the Graduate Diploma in Education, which in turn leads into the Master of Education.
Eligible students may access a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). The indicative fee for a full-time student in 2026 is AU$2,369 per year. This is a guide only and does not include materials such as textbooks or the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). If you are not eligible for a CSP, you will pay the full cost of each unit, and HELP loans may be available.
To attain the award of Graduate Certificate in Education, students are required to complete a total of 48 credit points, consisting entirely of core studies across four units: Critiquing Pedagogies, Innovations and Innovators in Education, Theory and Practice of Positive Education, and Critiquing Curriculum and Policy.
Yes, during the Graduate Certificate in Education you will undertake workplace research. This experience is particularly valuable if you are looking to transition your teaching career into a research or management role. Further research opportunities are also available through VU's Institute for Sustainable Industries & Liveable Cities and the Centre for International Research on Education Systems (CIRES).
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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