Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Academic Practice
Provider:
Course Code:
GCHEdAP
CRICOS Code:
102193D
Qualification Level:
Postgraduate
Course Area:
Education Studies
Duration:
26-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Victoria (Melbourne)
Course Fee:
$12,800 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
February, June, October
Course Overview
Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Academic Practice is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and understanding of academic practice in the higher education sector. Graduates of this course will be able to:
- Reflect critically on their educational practice
- Explore scholarship and research related to higher education learning and teaching
- Construct effective pedagogies drawn from best practice principles
- Understand the nature and purposes of higher education course and assessment design to enhance delivery and the achievement of student learning outcomes.
This course will suit professionals who seek to enhance their understanding of academic practices in higher education, in particular teaching, learning, research, and course design; academics who seek to professionally develop their academic practice; academics who seek to upgrade their qualifications as part of their scholarly activity; and academics or professionals who are transitioning from the VET sector to teach in higher education.
Course Structure
The course comprises of 4 core subjects:
- HEP805 Learning and Teaching
- HEP806 Scholarly Practice
- HEP807 Design for Learning
- HEP808 eLearning
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Applicants for this course must provide evidence that they hold a bachelor degree (or equivalent or higher) in any discipline (subject to verification by the Course Coordinator). |
| Funding Options | |
|---|---|
| Domestic Funding Options | Eligible students may apply for FEE-HELP assistance in order to help pay all or part of their tuition fees. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Students may study from anywhere in the world, however applicants whose highest qualification was not delivered in English must demonstrate English equivalency by providing an academic IELTS: 6.5 or higher overall with a writing score of at least 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0; or equivalent. |
Subjects
| Subject Name | Subject Type | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Principles of Learning and Teaching in eLearning | Core | |
| Learning and Teaching Theory and Practice | Core | |
| Scholarship | Core | |
| Design for eLearning | Core |
Career Opportunities
Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Academic Practice designed to support learners aim to advance their careers as teaching and research or education-focused academics or casual university teachers.