Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Academic Practice

Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Academic Practice is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and understanding of academic practice in the higher education sector. This course will suit professionals who seek to enhance their understanding of academic practices in higher education, in particular teaching, learning, research, and course design; academics who seek to professionally develop their academic practice; academics who seek to upgrade their qualifications as part of their scholarly activity; and academics or professionals who are transitioning from the VET sector to teach in higher education. The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Academic Practice has been accredited by TEQSA.

Graduates of this course will be able to:

Reflect critically on their educational practiceExplore scholarship and research related to higher education learning and teachingConstruct effective pedagogies drawn from best practice principlesUnderstand the nature and purposes of higher education course and assessment design to enhance delivery and the achievement of student learning outcomes.This course will suit professionals who seek to enhance their understanding of academic practices in higher education, in particular teaching, learning, research, and course design; academics who seek to professionally develop their academic practice; academics who seek to upgrade their qualifications as part of their scholarly activity; and academics or professionals who are transitioning from the VET sector to teach in higher education.

The following academic admission criteria apply to all applicants to courses at HELI that lead to the award of a Graduate Certificate qualification (AQF Level 8). Additional English language requirements for international students are provided in tab below.

Admission will be granted to applicants who meet any ONE of the following criteria:

• Successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree (AQF 7) or higher from a recognised institution; OR
• Successfully completed a 3-year Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma (AQF 6) with a credit average (or equivalent); OR
• Successfully completed a 2-year Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma (AQF 6) with a credit average (or equivalent) and one year full-time relevant professional work experience; OR
• Successfully completed a Diploma (AQF 5) plus two years full-time relevant professional work experience; OR
• Completed a recognised postgraduate preparation program; OR
• Three years of full-time managerial/professional work experience in a related field; OR
• Five years of full-time general work experience in a related field.