Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Academic Practice
Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Academic Practice is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and understanding of academic practice in the higher education sector. This course will suit professionals who seek to enhance their understanding of academic practices in higher education, in particular teaching, learning, research, and course design; academics who seek to professionally develop their academic practice; academics who seek to upgrade their qualifications as part of their scholarly activity; and academics or professionals who are transitioning from the VET sector to teach in higher education. The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Academic Practice has been accredited by TEQSA.
Graduates of this course will be able to:
Reflect critically on their educational practice
Explore scholarship and research related to higher education learning and teaching
Construct effective pedagogies drawn from best practice principles
Understand the nature and purposes of higher education course and assessment design to enhance delivery and the achievement of student learning outcomes.
This course will suit professionals who seek to enhance their understanding of academic practices in higher education, in particular teaching, learning, research, and course design; academics who seek to professionally develop their academic practice; academics who seek to upgrade their qualifications as part of their scholarly activity; and academics or professionals who are transitioning from the VET sector to teach in higher education.
Intakes
- Feb
- June
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
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
- Apply an advanced, systematic and coherent body of knowledge of good practice in independent higher education providers (iHEPs) with cognitive skills to understand the quantitative and qualitative aspects of effective academic practice.
- Critically review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise relevant academic practice information for effective decision-making and to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems and challenges.
- Apply specialised technical and creative skills to teach within a complex and multi-faceted iHEP and monitor the achievement of stakeholder performance targets and outcomes.
- Communicate complex knowledge, concepts, ideas and skills clearly and succinctly including through the full range of communication media.
- Demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills in relation to complex and diverse academic practice issues through initiating, planning, implementing and evaluating based on informed judgements.
- Demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for personal performance outcomes and for the overall performance outcomes of relevant stakeholders.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Applicants with international qualifications not delivered in English must demonstrate English equivalency as follows:
- Academic IELTS: 6.5 or higher overall with no band lower than 6.0; OR
- IBT (Internet-based TOEFL) overall score of 79 with a writing section minimum of 21 and speaking 18; OR
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Overall score 180, writing and speaking 180; OR
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Overall 176 with a writing and speaking minimum score of 169; OR
- PTE Academic Module with a minimum score of 58 with a writing and speaking section minimum of 50; OR
- English For Academic Purposes Level 2 (EAP 2): Upper Intermediate ‘A’ grade or higher with IELTS 6.5 requirement.
- Course Code: 102193D
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
16400 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A

