Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (GCHEd)
Information valid for students commencing 2017
Please refer to: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education is no longer available.
Duration
1 Year part-time (only available as part-time study)
Commencing 2017
Semester 1 (27 Feb, 2017)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5442
Faculty
Humanities and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Approved degree or equivalent in any discipline; or
Have completed post-secondary study (or equivalent) and/or relevant work experience in a related discipline approved by the executive dean.
Additional application information
Students who are enrolled as PhD candidates at UQ must obtain written permission of the Dean, UQ Graduate School to be concurrently enrolled in the two programs.
AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Enquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Email: hass@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 1333
Duration
1 Year part-time (only available as part-time study)
Commencing 2017
Semester 1 (27 Feb, 2017)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5442
Faculty
Humanities and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Approved degree or equivalent in any discipline; or
Have completed post-secondary study (or equivalent) and/or relevant work experience in a related discipline approved by the executive dean.
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education?
This program is designed for those teaching in higher education and related industry settings to inform and enhance their educational practice. It introduces major conceptual issues, research directions, and innovative practices associated with higher education. It challenges and extends notions of learning, curriculum, pedagogy, assessment of student performance, and evaluation of teaching and courses within the higher education context.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Approved degree or equivalent in any discipline; or
Have completed post-secondary study (or equivalent) and/or relevant work experience in a related discipline approved by the executive dean.
Additional application information
Students who are enrolled as PhD candidates at UQ must obtain written permission of the Dean, UQ Graduate School to be concurrently enrolled in the two programs.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Approved degree or equivalent in any discipline; or
Have completed post-secondary study (or equivalent) and/or relevant work experience in a related discipline approved by the executive dean.
Visa requirements
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
Careers
The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education provides for the professional development needs of educational professionals. This program is useful for enhancing the promotional prospects of graduates. The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education offers scholarly, research-informed professional development for those teaching in higher education and related industry settings.
Program rules for the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
For more information on program requirements, please contact the Faculty.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
