Education Studies - D4001
Graduate certificate
Designed for students with a first qualification in a discipline other than education, this course orientates you to the education discipline and provides you with an understanding of concepts and contemporary issues in education and of educational contexts and systems, locally and globally.
You will have the opportunity to draw on a range of support mechanisms as you develop your knowledge and understanding of the major theoretical and professional debates in specialist areas within the field of education, and locate these within contemporary research.
Completion of this course will position you to pursue education-related careers and/or further study in education.
At a glance
Course Details
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Duration |
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Start date |
Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July) |
Qualification |
Graduate Certificate of Education Studies |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (International students)
Qualifications
Applicants must have successfully completed a recognised bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with a pass (50%) average. Alternatively, applicants with 5 years of relevant full-time informal learning, with a recommendation letter or reference from an employer, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
English entry requirements
Level A
| IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0 | or | Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50 | or | TOEFL iBT: 0 - 120 scale: 1 - 6 scale: | or |
Courses that require English Level A only: Other approved English tests (minimum entry scores apply) Courses with English Level B, C, D, E and F: Other approved English tests (higher entry scores apply than specified) |
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.
Making the application
Future students
Course start date(s)
Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
How to apply
Apply directly to Monash using course code D4001.
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
International fee
The total fees for 2026 for this 24 credit point (6 month full-time) course are:
A$21,150
The equivalent fee per 48 credit points representing a standard full-time course load for 2026 would be A$42,300
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.
Enrolment Obligations
International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course. See standard 8.19 and 8.20 of National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.
CRICOS code: 084062B
International course guides
If you are an international student and wish to find out more about our courses, entry requirements, studying at Monash and more, please download our international course guides below.
International Study Grants
