Undergraduate Certificate in Education Studies

VU course code: EUES | Level of study: Undergraduate
0.5 years full time
In person
Footscray Park
Undergraduate Certificate in Education Studies.
Overview

Overview

Start a rewarding career with the Undergraduate Certificate in Education Studies from Victoria University.

This course gives you a recognised qualification within six months – providing a fast track towards a new career.

Education doesn't only happen in schools. This course will introduce you to key parts of education and curriculum knowledge in education settings that include:

  • community education
  • local government
  • not-for-profit organisations.

You will develop your knowledge, skills and attributes that will be useful in a range of occupations and can also serve as a strong basis for further tertiary study.

If you decide to keep studying to aim for higher roles, you may progress to the Bachelor of Education Studies.

Please note: this course does not provide you with the prerequisites for teacher registration.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your educational achievements and work experience, as well as your skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

ATAR requirements

No minimum ATAR required

This course does not have a minimum ATAR requirement for entry. Read the entry criteria for this course below.

Why ATAR is not applicable

You do not need an ATAR score to apply for this course. Instead, you need to have successfully completed secondary school and to meet any requirements outlined below. Our courses and support programs are designed to prepare students from diverse cultures for success, regardless of their ATAR, age, education or socioeconomic background.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course


Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Fees & scholarships

University fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer (including our generous scholarship program).

Fees

Scholarships

Careers

Graduates of this course will have the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in education settings in which teacher registration is not required.

After graduating, you may progress to our Bachelor of Education Studies. You can then continue on to the Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) or Master of Teaching (Primary Education) and become a registered teacher, after meeting the entry requirements.

 

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