A postgraduate program

Fast facts

Course type: 

Postgraduate (coursework)

Availability (full-time or part-time): 

Full-time
Part-time 

Location: 

On campus
External (N/A for the Master)

On campus and external availability varies across the specialisations.

Courses 

Course name
Units  Duration (full-time equivalent) GradStart code CRICOS code 
Graduate Certificate in Education  18 units  6 months 2GC004
023586A
Master of Education 72 units2 years2CM003
002648K

Overview

Graduate Certificate in Education

This course is for the working specialist professional and short-term visitor, including those employed or seeking to be employed in education, special education or educational management and those who have an interest in developing their knowledge in these areas.

The program of study involves advanced coursework in aspects of research, theory and practice. There is scope for teachers to accredit appropriate professional development.

Specialisations

* The Graduate Certificate in Education (Higher Education) is normally offered to teaching staff employed by a tertiary education institution. Flinders University teaching staff may be granted credit for the Flinders Foundation of University Teaching (FFOUT) Program or equivalent.  Flinders University academic staff members who are interested, please contact the Centre for University teaching on (08) 8201 2731 or email cut@flinders.edu.au for enquiries and/or application for admission forms.

Master of Education

The Master of Education is an in-depth coursework program that allows students to create individual programs to suit their interests and thus shape their own educational pathways, with the option to include a project or research dissertation. The program is designed to meet the increasing demand for professional development for educators. Topics and research supervision are available in a range of areas.

Specialisations

Note: The Master of Education and related specialisations does not qualify graduate for teacher registration.

Applicants who have completed a four year Education/Teaching degree (or equivalent) will receive 36 units of credit towards the Master of Education and related specialisations.

What will I study?

Refer to the course rule:

Entry requirements

Domestic studentsWho are domestic students?

International studentsWho are international students?

Applicants must normally hold an approved 3 year degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.

Masters degrees are 72-unit courses but credit of up to 36 units may be granted for an approved 4 year degree and relevant work experience. Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate or equivalent receive some credit when progressing to Education Masters program.

Accredited professional development pathways modules may also be recognised. Refer to Accreditation of Professional Development Pathways Modules at Flinders University for more details.

Applicants must normally hold an approved 3 year degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.

Masters degrees are 72-unit courses but credit of up to 36 units may be granted for an approved 4 year degree and relevant work experience. Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate or equivalent receive some credit when progressing to Education Masters program.

Accredited professional development pathways modules may also be recognised. Refer to Accreditation of Professional Development Pathways Modules at Flinders University for more details.

English language requirements: If English is not your 1st language you must meet English language requirements.

Applications

Domestic students 

International students 

Mid-year entry: Information on mid-year entry Yes  Mid-year entry: Information on mid-year entry Yes 
Apply through:  SATAC - GradStart  Apply through:  International Office  
Application closing dates: Check GradStartApplication closing dates: Semester 1 - 30 November of the year proceeding admission
Semester 2 - 31 May of that year

Annual fees

Course 

Place type 

Domestic students 

International students 

Graduate Certificate in Education 
Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount  What is a Commonwealth supported place?N/A
 N/A
Full fee paying $5,670 $9,900
Master of Education Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount 
N/A N/A
Full fee paying $11,340
 $19,800

Cost basis: This course is offered on a full-fee paying basis. Whilst this course is being offered as full-fee paying the University is able to offer all successful applicants a scholarship which will allow them to undertake the course at a lower cost, similar to the amount paid by a Commonwealth supported student. These arrangements apply to all the specialisations in the postgraduate Education program, with the exception of the International Baccalaureate specialisation..

Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?How are these fees calculated?

Contact 

Ms Jeanette Holt, (08) 8201 3480. Fax (08) 8201 3184
Email: jeanette.holt@flinders.edu.au

General domestic students information

Web: Prospective students

Enquiries: Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au

General international students information

Web: International students

Enquiries: Ask Flinders