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    GC-EDHE

    Higher Education Innovative Learning and Teaching

    Graduate certificate

    Improve your ability to teach in a tertiary learning environment, studying new approaches to pedagogy and learner engagement.

    Course outline
    • Qualification
      Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Innovative Learning and Teaching
    • Duration

      Duration

      1 year part-time
    • Credit

      Credit

      100
    • Location

      Location

      Curtin Perth
    Course outline

    Deadlines for applying direct to Curtin

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    Special Study Period 1, 2026

    4 August 2025

    Applications now closed!

    Special Study Period 2, 2026

    Applications now open!

    7 May 2026

    Special Study Period 3, 2026

    11 May 2026

    13 August 2026

    Special Study Period 4, 2026

    7 September 2026

    5 November 2026

    Special Study Period 1, 2027

    10 August 2026

    11 February 2027

    Special Study Period 2, 2027

    1 March 2027

    6 May 2027

    Special Study Period 3, 2027

    10 May 2027

    12 August 2027

    Special Study Period 4, 2027

    13 September 2027

    11 November 2027

    Course outline

    Overview

    Overview

    Note: This course is not available for international students.

    This new course covers a range of contemporary teaching practices. It is designed to suit those already working in internal and online learning environments in university and other tertiary contexts, across all teaching disciplines.

    Through the integration of new and innovative design, curriculum development and delivery, and critical evaluation of your teaching practices, you will learn how to transform higher education teaching practices.

    You'll be introduced to new approaches to pedagogy, learner engagement, the learning cycle, technology rich learning environments, reflective practice and evaluation, as well as evidence-based and scholarly approaches to learning and teaching.

    The development of a teaching portfolio will evidence your critical, reflective and developmental teaching practices.

    What you'll learn

    • employ new pedagogies, learning spaces and modalities in innovative ways for learning and teaching.
    • apply knowledge of contemporary educational curriculum, learning, assessment and evaluation design theory and practices in course, unit and task design.
    • demonstrate creative approaches to teaching and learning that engage a diverse range of students in active learning, utilising a technology rich environment.
    • create and maintain inclusive, positive learning environments and experiences that engage learners in their learning.
    • demonstrate critical reflective practice and contributions to the scholarship of learning and teaching.
    • identify, collect, examine, and interpret a range of sources of evidence in the design and evaluation of educational practice.
    • apply knowledge of indigenous perspectives, knowledges and cultural capabilities in critical reflection of teaching and learning and course, unit and task design.

    Professional recognition and accreditation

    This course is considered an advanced preparation for teaching in a tertiary setting and, as such, is seen as advantageous by university employers. Articulation with other award programs is decided on a case-by-case basis.

    Admission criteria

    What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

    Specifically, applicants require a completed bachelor degree or equivalent.

    Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

    Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

    Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

    Fees and scholarships

    Australian and New Zealand student indicative fees

    2026 Fee year:

    $2,400*

    Commonwealth supported

    Commonwealth supported

    $11,971**

    Domestic

    Domestic

    Fees are indicative first year only and are subject to passage of legislation.

    *The indicative first-year fee is calculated on 100 credit points, which is the typical full-time study load per year, however some courses require additional study to be completed, in which case the fee will be higher than that shown.

    This fee is a guide only. It may vary depending on the units you choose and does not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks – visit other fees and charges for more information. For more information on fees and to determine your eligibility for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, please visit fee basics or the Study Assist website

    To be eligible for the Commonwealth supported fee:

    • Australian citizens must complete some of their course of study while residing in Australia.
    • Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens must be residing in Australia for the entire course.

    For further information on eligibility please refer to the Australian Government Study Assist website.

    If you’re not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, please see information for international students.

    Fees are indicative only.

    ** Based on a first-year full-time study load of 100 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).

    Looking for more detail on the course structure?

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    Location

    For start dates, please view the academic calendar.

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    2026

    Special Study Period 1
    • Online
    Special Study Period 2
    • Online
    Special Study Period 3
    • Online
    Special Study Period 4
    • Online

    2027

    Special Study Period 1
    • Online
    Special Study Period 2
    • Online
    Special Study Period 3
    • Online
    Special Study Period 4
    • Online

    All endeavours are made to ensure location information for courses is up to date but please note they are subject to change.

    The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

    How to apply

    Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

    Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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    • Curtin course code: GC-EDHE
    • Last updated on: 1 April 2026

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