Charles Darwin University

Graduate Certificate of Specialist Education

Education

The Graduate Certificate of Specialist Education is focused on developing knowledge and skills in a specialist field of education with options of: Digital Learning Futures, Inclusive Education, Indigenous Knowledges Education, International Education, Managing and Leading Education, or, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). This course aims to meet the professional development needs of teachers, practitioners, policymakers and principals working in the Northern Territory, Aust

Official
Duration
6 months
Qualification
Graduate Certificate
AQF 8
Campus
Casuarina
NT · +3 more campuses
Course code
CRICOS 108084E
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Course overview

The Graduate Certificate of Specialist Education is focused on developing knowledge and skills in a specialist field of education with options of: Digital Learning Futures, Inclusive Education, Indigenous Knowledges Education, International Education, Managing and Leading Education, or, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). This course aims to meet the professional development needs of teachers, practitioners, policymakers and principals working in the Northern Territory, Australia and the Asia Pacific. You are encouraged to undertake specialist studies that meet personal, organizational, workplace and community interests. You will enhance your analytical thinking, collaborative learning and transformative practice in localized, national and/or international settings. You will also enhance your work experience by applying professional knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course to practical contexts and settings.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. Successful completion of a recognized bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master's degree or equivalent international qualification.; Applicants without one of the above qualifications in education, but who have at least five years relevant professional experience, for example in an education setting or role, learning design or digital technology training, will be considered on a case by case basis.; Applicants must provide further documentation in the form of a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application. 2. Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific grade, prerequisites or work experience; English proficiency.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 18 · R 18 · W 18 · S 18
  • PTE AcademicOverall 50L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
  • Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
  • Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    Successful completion of a recognized bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master's degree or equivalent international qualification.; Applicants without one of the above qualifications in education, but who have at least five years relevant professional experience, for example in an education setting or role, learning design or digital technology training, will be considered on a case by case basis.; Applicants must provide further documentation in the form of a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application.

  • Additional entry requirement

    Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific grade, prerequisites or work experience; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

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2027 · Rolling intake———$65,524per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Casuarina Campus

    Primary

    1 Ellengowan Dr, CASUARINA, NT

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  • CDU Online

    NT

  • Danala Education and Community Precinct

    54-58 Cavenagh Street, Darwin City, NT

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  • Education and Community Precinct

    54 Cavenagh Street, Darwin City, NT, 800, Darwin City, NT

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Graduate Certificate of Specialist Educationcdu.edu.au
  2. Charles Darwin Universitycdu.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. International Course Guide 2026Official source
  5. International entry requirementsOfficial source
  6. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Graduate Certificate of Specialist Education at Charles Darwin University: Fees & Entry Requirements