Postgraduate

Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching

Advance your career in tertiary education.

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Address

Student Central

The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009

Telephone

131 UWA (131 892)

International

(+61 8) 6488 1000

Hours

8.30am - 5pm AWST, Monday - Friday

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Career Pathways

This course will benefit anyone currently teaching in the higher education sector.
This course will benefit anyone currently teaching in the higher education sector.

Further Study

Graduates of this course may choose to pursue an academic career or an academic degree in the area of their teaching.
Graduates of this course may choose to pursue an academic career or an academic degree in the area of their teaching.

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course.

Domestic Student Fees

Indicative annual course fee
2025
Full-Fee Paying Place $24,400.00

Eligible Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students can use the HECS-HELP loan program to pay their tuition fees. For Full-Fee Paying (FFP) places, students are charged an annual course fee.

Find out more information about tuition fees, or visit the fee calculator for a more accurate cost.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching

Fee waiver

A fee waiver is available for UWA staff with the support of your Head of School.
Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

Admission requirements

If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c) current employment in tertiary teaching.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

How to apply

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Course details

Responding to national and international trends in quality teaching, this course has been designed to assist tertiary educators working in higher education with their teaching and mentoring skills.

About the course

In this course, you will develop a suite of teaching and mentoring skills to maximise your own students’ learning, with a focus on areas such as curriculum, assessment and digital technologies.
Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Part-time only
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • 4-5 full days in intensive mode; 3 hours per week in semester mode.
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 30250
  • This course is not available to international student visa holders
Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching
Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Part-time only
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly contact time
  • 4-5 full days in intensive mode; 3 hours per week in semester mode.
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 30250
  • This course is not available to international student visa holders
Full time/part time duration
  • 1-2 years part-time
Degrees course is available in
  • Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching
Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching

Important dates

Intake Periods
  • Throughout the year
Application Open
  • Open now for 2024 commencement.
Application Close
  • Wednesday 20 November 2024

Refer to Admissions Requirements for information on eligibility criteria and how to apply.

Course structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching

Application deadline

Applications are open all year round. UWA staff seeking a fee waiver should apply at least 2-3 weeks before the teaching start date.
Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching

Why study the Graduate Certificate of Tertiary Teaching at UWA?

  • You’ll develop teaching and mentoring skills to maximise your students’ learning.
  • You’ll learn with internationally recognised educators.
  • You’ll receive guidance on preparing an application for Associate Fellowship or Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.