Graduate Certificate of Education Studies (Monash University)
Course Information
Description
This programme provides a pathway to the following Master’s Degree programmes:
- Master of Education
- Master of Education in Early Childhood Education
- Master of Education in Inclusive and Special Education
Graduation & Degree Awarded
Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Graduate Certificate of Education Studies from Monash University, Australia.
The Graduate Certificate will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates in Australia.
Entry Requirements
- Applicants must have successfully completed a recognised Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification with a pass (50% average); OR
- Applicants with 5 years relevant full-time informal learning, with a recommendation letter or reference from an employer will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
English Language Requirement
- IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening: 6.0, Reading: 6.0, Writing: 6.0 and Speaking: 6.0; OR
- Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening: 50, Reading: 50, Speaking: 50 and Writing: 50; OR
- TOEFL Internet-Based Test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading: 13, Listening: 12, Speaking: 18 and Writing: 21; OR
- An equivalent English language test approved by the University
Applicants are required to meet the University’s English language requirement.
In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the University.
Career Opportunities
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Modules
Core Units
This programme consists of two 12-point units:
For Master of Education Track:
- Interacting with research in education contexts
- Investigating education issues in global contexts
Delivery
Each term is a 3-month period covering 1 course of study. Each unit consists of 20 contact hours and will be conducted on week 4 or week 5 of the term, from Thursday till Sunday, after office hours in the evenings and/or over the weekends/public holidays.
Assessment & Exams
100% course work