What you'll learn
Adelaide University’s Graduate Certificate in Education gives you the freedom to explore your interests in education and study four postgraduate courses that align with your career goals.
You have the option to choose to study a variety of topics or specialise by selecting four courses from a key area of focus.
Specialisations
The Graduate Certificate in Education is also available with specialisations in the following:
The Brain and Learning
Explore how the brain learns, remembers, and retains information to support equity and excellence in learning for all students.
Catholic Education
Gain a deep understanding of Catholic education practices, principles and policies.
Digital Learning
Become skilled in digital learning environments and how to use data to understand and improve student learning.
Early Childhood
Learn about the importance of play in early childhood education and ways to support children’s wellbeing and development.
Education Leadership and Innovation
Become a positive leader and mentor, learning effective leadership strategies to boost student learning outcomes.
First Nations, Cultures and Perspectives
Explore the history and culture of Australia’s First Nations Peoples and how this knowledge can inform all areas of learning and life in Australia.
Islamic Education
Learn about the philosophy of Islamic education and how it applies to curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment.
Research
Contribute to educational knowledge through a research project and develop key research skills.
TESOL
Prepare to teach English to speakers of other languages, recognising policy contexts and being able to respond to learner diversity.
Wellbeing and Inclusion
Learn to lead the development of sustained school and community wellbeing and raise educational outcomes for students with diverse learning needs.
Please note, this graduate certificate does not provide a recognised qualification for teaching in schools. For this pathway, see our Master of Teaching, which has specialisations in: