Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

School of Education

Are you a passionate educator looking to enhance your teaching skills in higher education and adult learning? Facilitated by experienced academics from The University Notre Dame Australia's Learning and Teaching Office, this nested suite of programs is for those interested in developing their learning and teaching practices to meet the demands of teaching adults in the 21st century. The suite has been created so that having completed the Graduate Certificate (four courses in total), you can earn the Graduate Diploma (eight courses in total). You can exit here or continue your studies at the master’s level (by coursework). Get in touch today to find out more.

  • Why study this degree?

    Delivered entirely online, this highly-focused program provides opportunities for you to apply your knowledge of current perspectives about university teaching. You will finish the program with the capabilities to teach from a learner-centred approach, incorporate technology to enhance student engagement and grow in a community of practice to create pedagogical research projects.

    The Program is underpinned by a growth model recognising that higher education teachers are learners and that growth requires a scholarly approach. With this in mind, the program has been created so that you can complete four courses to earn the Graduate Certificate and another four (eight courses in total) to earn the Graduate Diploma. It also provides the foundation for the proposed Master of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education by coursework.

    As a nested program, if you have an equivalent Graduate Certificate qualification from another institution, you can apply for credit and enter the Graduate Diploma or Master’s qualification.

  • Program summary

      Completed in the Graduate Certificate

    • EDUC5011 Introduction to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
    • EDUC5115 Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education
    • EDUC5116 Designing Curriculum for Effective Learning
    • EDUC5117 Principles and Practices of Assessment and Evaluation
    • Plus

    • PHIL6020 Ethical Issues in Professional Life
    • plus three electives from:

    • EDUC5009 Global Learning in Higher Education
    • EDUC5012 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in Higher Education
    • EDUC5013 Leadership in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
    • EDUC5014 Learning and Teaching for Optimal Wellbeing
    • EDUC5119 Supervising Postgraduate Research (Completed in GC)
    • Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

      More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions pages Fremantle Sydney.

  • Entry requirements

    Applicants must have a recognised bachelor's degree in any discipline OR have a Graduate Certificate of Learning and Teaching for Higher Education.

  • Learning outcomes

    Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education graduates will be able to:

    1. Critically evaluate contemporary theories and practices and current trends in learning and teaching in higher education to inform innovative and effective practices
    2. Critically evaluate the higher education literature to generate scholarly and evidence-based practice
    3. Solve complex learning and teaching challenges in higher education curriculum and the classroom
    4. Create and evaluate curriculum design, teaching and learning strategies and assessment practices that are inclusive and promote student engagement with complex ideas in their discipline
    5. Apply technology enhanced learning to promote student engagement and deep learning; and
    6. Implement continuing professional learning plans using life-long learning attributes.
  • Career opportunities

    With the Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching for Higher Education, you will be prepared to teach in higher education institutions such as TAFE or higher education academies.

  • Real-world experience

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

  • Fees and costs

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


    FEE-HELP
    The FEE-HELP loan scheme assists eligible fee-paying students with the payment of all, or part, of their tuition fees, not including additional study costs such as accommodation or textbooks. Your FEE-HELP debt will be indexed each year in line with the Consumer Price Index.


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

  • More information

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    Talk to one of our career advisors for a personalised advice session. Our advisors provide support while choosing a program of study and completing our application process. Book my session.


    For more information, please contact our Prospective Students Office.

    Fremantle and Broome
    Phone: +61 8 9433 0533
    Email: future@nd.edu.au
    Sydney and Melbourne
    Phone: +61 2 8204 4404
    Email: sydney@nd.edu.au

    All international enquiries should contact the International Students Office on international@nd.edu.au.

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