Program Overview
The Education (Learning Difficulties) at Edith Cowan University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Education over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Education (Learning Difficulties) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- Tuition: AUD 20,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 16,600 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Joondalup, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education (Learning Difficulties) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundation Studies and Current Issues in Special Education
- Strategies for Learning Difficulties
- How Children Learn Literacy: Processes, Development, Difficulties
- How Children Learn Mathematics: Processes, Development, Difficulties
- Independent Study
- Teaching, Assessing and Improving Writing
- Teaching Reading: Theory, Comprehension and Skills
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Standard University admission requirements apply. The following course specific requirements are also applicable.
- All students are required to have a Bachelor of Education, with equivalents considered. Alternatively students can have a three-year degree and a Graduate Diploma of Education, with equivalents considered.
- Special entry may be considered for three-year trained teachers with extensive professional experience.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 20,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 16,600 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 20,850 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 16,600 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Edith Cowan University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Edith Cowan University
Edith Cowan University
City of Perth, Australia
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University Profile- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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