Undergraduate
Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Teacher Education
2021
The Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Teacher Education is a 6-month, 100% online course that equips you with core skills in pedagogy and offers a taste of studying a teaching degree. It is a direct pathway into related higher education courses, should you wish to qualify as a teacher.
During this course you will learn about pedagogical, professional and disciplinary knowledge in teaching and education. The course is designed to support your learning needs and develop your study skills.
On completing the Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Teacher Education, you'll be eligible to use the credits you've gained towards further study of a:
- Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Teaching (Birth-12 Years)
- Bachelor of Education Primary
- Bachelor of Education Secondary
- Diploma of Educational Studies.
Advanced standing will be granted in these degrees for some or all of the subjects you have successfully completed. If further study is your intention, be sure to check the requirements of your preferred undergraduate degree to determine how many credits you can transfer.
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This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
Contact details
For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:
Course structure
This 40-credit point course consist of two (2) core and two (2) specialist elective units. This course consists of a combination of introductory and first-year degree subjects, designed to help you develop core knowledge in pedagogy and the necessary skills for successful university studies.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
Core (2 units) |
20cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.
CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability |
Specialist Elective
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20cp |
Specialist Elective units totalling 20 credit points selected from one of the following specialisations below: Early Childhood Teaching and Primary Teaching Secondary Teaching |
40cp | Total Credit Points |
Study plan
Students Commencing in Semester 1
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard full time or part time load.
Full-time Study Plan
Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
Year 1 | |||
CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability | CO | ||
CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CO | ||
Specialist Elective 1 | SE | ||
Specialist Elective 2 | SE |
Part-time Study Plan
Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
Year 1 | |||
CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability | CO | CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability | CO |
Specialist Elective 1 | SE | Specialist Elective 2 | SE |
Course fees
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) Australian Citizenship; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit.
2021: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
Domestic students - undergraduate studies
SATAC
UAC
If you do not meet any of the criteria above please visit Pathways to study to view the options available to you.