Course

Graduate Certificate in Education

University of Newcastle, Sydney · Newcastle · Callaghan · Arts & Social Sciences

Graduate Certificate On Campus

Key facts

Campus
Callaghan
City
Newcastle, New South Wales
Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Delivery
On Campus

Start dates

  • Semester 1, 2026 Callaghan
  • Semester 2, 2026 Callaghan

English language requirements

  • University of Newcastle English language requirement

    Overall minimum 6.5. Minimum in each sub-test 6. The handbook publishes these minimums without naming a test.

Academic entry requirements

  • The Graduate Certificate in Education is a 40-unit postgraduate qualification for: Teacher Retraining Applicants with a recognised Australian teaching qualification who wish to undertake an additional teaching area* in Mathematics or TESOL must have a: Bachelor Degree in Education/Teaching *Some applicants may need to undertake more than 40 units of study in Mathematics or TESOL depending on previous tertiary studies. For these applicants, credit will be awarded into the Master of Education (Mathematics or TESOL specialisation). Professional Learning Applicants who wish to gain professional learning in TESOL must have one of the following qualifications: Bachelor Degree or higher; or Diploma or Advanced Diploma plus two years' relevant work experience; or At least five years’ relevant work experience. Relevant work experience includes education, teaching, training, tutoring, or equivalent. Work experience can be demonstrated through: certified copies of all relevant qualifications, a detailed CV, and a statement of service or signed letters from employers confirming your role, duties and period of employment.

About this course

Graduate Certificate in Education is a graduate certificate course at University of Newcastle, Sydney in Newcastle, New South Wales. Published intakes include Semester 1, 2026, Semester 2, 2026.

Course details come from the Educircle verified catalogue, sourced from official university publications. Where a figure is not shown, the university has not published it — an Educircle counsellor confirms it with the institution before you apply.

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Administrative details

Course code
40139
CRICOS
096749E

You will need these when you apply. CRICOS is the code under which this course is registered for international students.

Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated October 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.