C11221v1 Graduate Certificate in Adult Education
Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Adult Education (GradCertAdEd)UAC code: 942240 (CSP) (Autumn semester), 942241 (PDFP) (Autumn semester), 945241 (PDFP) (Spring semester)
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: City campus
Note(s)
This course is not offered to international students.
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Admission requirements
Applications
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information
Overview
UTS is a leading provider of postgraduate programs in adult education in Australia and enjoys a reputation as being one of the leading providers in the world. This course introduces new practitioners, or practitioners without prior formal study in the field, to adult education and learning literature, theories and practices of program development.
Many adult education staff at UTS are recognised leaders in the field and their expertise and close connection with professional and community networks provides students with up-to-date learning opportunities and access to guest lecturers and diverse organisations. It also provides a practice-based subject to further develop teaching and training skills.
Course aims
The course aims to:
- develop students' expertise in adult teaching
- provide foundation knowledge in adult learning
- provide teaching experience.
Career options
Graduates of this course are positioned to work in a diverse range of adult learning and training settings, ranging from private and public sector organisations to community organisations, non-government organisations, as well as in formal and non-formal education institutions.
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 58-66
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Applications
Local students
Local applicants apply through the Universities Admissions Centre.
Course duration and attendance
The course is offered on a one-year, part-time basis.
Course structure
The course comprises 24 credit points, made up of three compulsory core subjects (totalling 18 credit points) and one elective subject (totalling 6 credit points). Not all electives are offered every semester.
Course completion requirements
| CBK90826 Electives (Adult Education) | 6cp | |
| STM90528 Core subjects (Adult Education) | 18cp | |
| Total | 24cp |
Course program
Course program are shown below for Autumn and Spring commencing students.
| Autumn commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 013122 Understanding Adult Education and Training | 6cp | |
| 013977 Teaching and Learning in Practice | 6cp | |
| Spring semester | ||
| 013142 Adult Learning and Program Development | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following options: | 6cp | |
| CBK90826 Electives (Adult Education) | 6cp | |
| Spring commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring semester | ||
| 013142 Adult Learning and Program Development | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following options: | 6cp | |
| CBK90826 Electives (Adult Education) | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn semester | ||
| 013122 Understanding Adult Education and Training | 6cp | |
| 013977 Teaching and Learning in Practice | 6cp | |
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program with the Master of Education (C04232). Graduates of this course receive 12 credit points of credit recognition towards the Master of Education (C04232) for completed subjects on admission to the Adult Education, Organisational and Workplace Learning, or Popular Education and Social Change majors.
Other information
Further information is available from UTS: Education at:
Local and current students:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
Ask UTS www.ask.uts.edu.au
Future international students:
telephone 1800 774 816 (freecall within Australia)
+61 3 9627 4816 (from outside Australia)
www.uts.internationalstudent.info/Register.aspx
