Graduate Certificate of Education (Special Education)
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Education (Special Education) can progress to further postgraduate studies in related fields of education. They can also advance and diversify their position in the education field, such as advisory roles. Further, a qualification in special education opens opportunities for Graduates to work in special schools as well as expert roles in mainstream schools. N.B.
This is not an accredited Australian Initial Teacher Education course and therefore does not qualify the student to teach in Australia.
Campus Information
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Intakes
- June
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 14
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Special needs education is a response to a large section of our population – our disabled community. You will have opportunities to bring educational value to people with various disabilities in schools, TAFEs, universities and other agencies seeking to improve special education programs. It also provides an avenue for lead teacher status and leadership opportunities within schools and other educational establishments.
Potential career paths
- Education Consultant
- Disability Support Manager
- Special Education Teacher
PSW Opportunity
- Only for Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate there is no Post study work rights available for Students.
- If Diploma Leading to Bachelors or Masters then after successfull completion student is eligible for PSW of 2 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Australia Year 12 or equivalent; and
English Language Requirement
- Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.
- Course Code: 095588C
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
12141 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A