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Undergraduate Certificate in Education Studies
This short course gives a taste of education before someone commits to a full degree.
- How long it takes
- 6 months
- full time
- Level
- Other Undergraduate Award Course
- University
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW, VIC
Is this course right for you?
What the Undergraduate Certificate in Education Studies asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how people learn and develop
- patience and a calm approach to supporting others
- good communication skills, both spoken and written
- an open mind about different ways of teaching
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Undergraduate Certificate or Bachelor?
The Bachelor of Education Studies is a higher level qualification. This is an undergraduate certificate at the other undergraduate award course level.
See the courseWhere you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
Victoria University
Footscray Park, VIC
3.9from 1,562 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
Federation University Australia
Off-campus, NSW, VIC
4.2from 562 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online
- (full or part time)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Undergraduate Certificate in Education Studies.
- Introduction to education
- Basic curriculum concepts
- Education in community settings
- Study skills for university
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so you should check with the provider you choose.
How is it different from Bachelor of Education Studies?
The Bachelor of Education Studies is a higher level qualification. This is an undergraduate certificate at the other undergraduate award course level.
How is it different from Diploma in Education Studies?
The Diploma in Education Studies is a higher level qualification. This is an undergraduate certificate at the other undergraduate award course level.