Education Pedagogy and Practice

Overview

Promote universal design for teachers and others who work in education.

Enhance your pedagogical knowledge and skills in education with a Graduate Certificate in Education Pedagogy and Practice. Upskill in twelve months of part-time study by learning how to analyse – and synthesise – contemporary teaching practices through pedagogical approaches and curriculum integration across a range of teaching styles.

Take your knowledge back to your workplace, or take the first step towards further study – this certificate will give you credit for your studies towards our Master of Education, or Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education.

Up to 80% off fees due to Government subsidies*.

*Government subsidies enable Flinders to offer Domestic applicants a reduction of up to 80% off full course fees through Commonwealth Supported Places. Offer subject to change.

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Courses

Graduate Certificate in Education Pedagogy and Practice

Duration: 1 year (part-time)

Delivery mode:
In person
Online

Location:
Bedford Park

Availability:
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code:
2GC195 (Commonwealth supported place)
2GC695 (Full fee paying)

Annual indicative fees:
$2,311 (2025, Commonwealth supported)
$11,100 (2024, Full fee paying)

Further information on fees listed

Apply via SATAC

2GC195 (CSP)

2GC695 (FFP)

^{(CSP): Commonwealth Supported Place

(FFP): Full fee paying}

Master of Education (1.5 years)

Duration: 1.5 years (full-time)

Delivery mode:
In person
Online

Location:
Bedford Park

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code:
2CM298 (Commonwealth supported place)
2CM694 (Full fee paying)

Annual indicative fees:
$4,622 (2025, Commonwealth supported)
$22,200 (2024, Full fee paying)

Further information on fees listed

Apply via SATAC

2CM298 (CSP)

2CM694 (FFP)

^{(CSP): Commonwealth Supported Place

(FFP): Full fee paying}

Master of Education (2 years)

Duration: 2 years (full-time)

Delivery mode:
In person
Online

Location:
Bedford Park

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code:
2CM260 (Commonwealth supported place)
2CM560 (Full fee paying)

Annual indicative fees:
$4,622 (2025, Commonwealth supported)
$22,200 (2024, Full fee paying)

Further information on fees listed

Apply via SATAC

2CM260 (CSP)

2CM560 (FFP)

^{(CSP): Commonwealth Supported Place

(FFP): Full fee paying}

Your career

This course is designed for current or previous teachers, policy makers, or anyone who has an interest in fostering reflective practices for teachers and others who work in education.

Reinvigorate your career and meet growing demand for people with comprehensive knowledge about pedagogical approaches.

Potential occupations include:

Teacher employed locally, nationally or internationally
Education policy maker or analyst
Educational program coordinator
Education administrator
School executive

Potential employers include:

Public, private and independent schools
Department of Education
Ministry of Education
Education research institutions
Not-for-profits

Professional accreditation/recognition

These courses can count towards professional learning.

These courses do not lead to teacher registration in South Australia. Learn how to become a teacher with Flinders.

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Graduate Certificates

Graduate with an award for your completed program or continue with the Masters to further enhance your knowledge and skills.

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Autism & Complex Disabilities*

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Masters

Continue to further study with the Master of Education OR the Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education.

Master of Education

Master of Inclusive & Specialised Education

*All Graduate Certificates articulate into the Master of Education. However, the Graduate Certificate in Education Research, Graduate Certificate in Autism and Complex Disabilities and Graduate Certificate in Student Inclusion are ESSENTIAL for articulating into the Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education.

^ Additionally, the Graduate Certificate in Education Research is a core minor for both of the Masters programs.

What you will study

This course will give you the opportunity to analyse a range of teaching styles, examine contemporary pedagogy, evaluate teaching and classroom practices, and synthesise approaches to curriculum integration.

Through evidence-informed approaches, you will gain confidence in taking steps to enhance learner experience and success.

You’ll study topics including: