University of New England · Armidale · University of New England · Arts & Social Sciences
You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. This course is offered under four admission rules. Rule A: You have completed ONE or more of the following qualifications (or overseas equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution: a three or four-year pre-service teaching qualification (AQF Level 7); OR a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7) and a one or two-year pre-service teaching qualification (AQF Level 8 or 9); OR an Australian Children’s Education & Care Authority (ACECQA) qualification (AQF Level 7, 8 or 9). If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Rule A Course Structures (Programs of Study). Rule B: You meet BOTH of the following entry requirements: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Relevant disciplines include but are not limited to: English, Languages, or Linguistics. AND you have completed a minimum of 1 year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience, e.g. an adult educator in ELICOS, TAFE, or university. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please note: If you are admitted under Rule B you may only undertake the TESOL specialisation. Rule C: You meet ONE of the following entry requirements: You have completed a relevant qualification in Digital Learning of at least a Diploma level (AQF Level 5)* AND you have a minimum of five years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience. OR you have completed a non-relevant qualification of at least a Diploma level (AQF Level 5) AND you have a minimum of seven years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C. Please note: If you are admitted under Rule C you may only undertake the Digital Learning specialisation. Rule D: You meet ALL of the following entry requirements: You have completed a four-year pre-service teaching qualification (AQF Level 7) or a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7) and a one or two-year pre-service teaching qualification (AQF Level 8 or 9) (or overseas equivalents). AND you have a minimum of three years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) professional experience as a middle leader, head teacher, or other senior leadership role in a school context. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule D. Please see the Rule D Course Structures (Programs of Study).
Graduate Certificate in Education Studies is a graduate certificate course at University of New England in Armidale, New South Wales. It is listed as 0.5 years of study. Published intakes include Trimester 1, 2026, Trimester 2, 2026, Trimester 3, 2026.
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Armidale · University of New England
Armidale · University of New England
Armidale · University of New England
Armidale · University of New England
Armidale · University of New England
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