Graduate Certificate in Religious Education (WA)

School of Education

Are you a qualified teacher who would like to teach religion in WA’s Catholic school system? If so, the Graduate Certificate in Religious Education at The University of Notre Dame Australia has been specifically created to meet your needs. This degree, approved by Western Australian Catholic Schools, consists of two compulsory courses and two electives and can be completed in six months of full-time study. Since classes are held during school holidays, weekends and evenings, the program will appeal to full-time teachers with limited study time. Get in touch today to enrol.

• Why study this program?

  Are you passionate about educating young minds? Do you love sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm for the Catholic faith? If so, the Graduate Certificate in Religious Education from Notre Dame is the ideal degree for you. Upon the successful completion of this program you can apply for a Master of Education (Religious Education).

• Program summary

  Two (2) compulsory courses:

  • One (1) Religious Education course
  • One (1) Theology course

  Two (2) other courses (Any combination of the following can be used):

  • Two (2) courses in Religious Education or
  • Two (2) courses in Theology or
  • One (1) course in Religious Education and One (1) course in Theology

  You may commence your studies during Winter Term (June), in Semester 2 (July) or October Intensive, subject to course availability.

  For a list of courses available please see Schedule of Courses.

  Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

  More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.

  Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.

• Entry requirements

  To be eligible for admission applicants must be eligible for teacher registration in Australia.

• Learning outcomes

  Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Religious Education graduates will be able to:

  1. Critically apply and reflect on advanced knowledge and understandings of specialised educational and theological theory and practices within the domain of religious education
  2. Critically evaluate issues in RE curriculum, leadership and pedagogy, pastoral care, spirituality, and values development underlying the understanding of significant recent developments in Catholic education
  3. Use cognitive, technical, and creative skills with initiative and a high level of personal autonomy and accountability to generate understanding of complex issues in religious education; and
  4. Use communication and technical skills to implement, justify and interpret critical issues in religious education, pastoral care, spirituality, and values education presented within Catholic educational contexts.

• Career opportunities

  A Graduate Certificate in Religious Education will give you the skills and knowledge to teach Religious Studies in Catholic primary and high schools.

• Real-world experience

  You will learn from our academics, who are leaders in their field. There are no practicum requirements for this program.

• Scholarships

  Scholarships provide financial support to students while they are completing their studies. There are various scholarships available to prospective and current students, across all study levels and campuses.

  These can be funded by Notre Dame, industry, individuals and non-profit organisations, to provide financial assistance to students to support costs associated with study. This could include buying food, paying rent, transport, and household bills, raising children as single parents, being a single-income household, becoming unemployed or caring for a sick loved one.

  Please visit the Scholarships Finder to see which scholarships are available to Postgraduate students.

• Fees and costs

  This Program has the following loan scheme(s) available for eligible students:

  Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
  A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a place at a university where the Australian Government pays part of your fees. This part is a subsidy, not a loan, and you don’t have to pay it back. However, this subsidy does not cover the entire cost of your study. Students must pay the rest, which is called the ‘student contribution amount’.

  In a Commonwealth Supported Place, your fees are subsidised by the Australian Government. Your fees will be split into two portions:

  The Commonwealth contribution, which is the portion paid by the Australian Government.

  The student contribution, which is the portion you pay. You may choose to pay upfront or defer your student contribution with a HECS-HELP Loan. The HECS-HELP loan scheme assists eligible students with the payment of all, or part, of their tuition fees, not including additional study costs such as accommodation or textbooks. Your HECS-HELP debt will be indexed each year in line with the Consumer Price Index.

  Eligible students will be offered a CSP – you do not need to apply.

  For indicative fees and information on how to pay, including Government loan schemes and our online calculator, visit our Fees, costs and scholarships page.

• More information

  Considering your uni options?
  Our advisors provide support while choosing a program of study and completing our application process.

  If you need advice about studying at Notre Dame, the Prospective Students Office can help. Talk to one of our career advisors for a personalised advice session.

  Phone: 1800 878 916
  Email: future@nd.edu.au
  Address: 23 High St, Fremantle, WA 6160