Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Digital Learning)
Degree Level Postgraduate
Year 2025
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Program Code
MCDL
Fees
AUD$ 17,200 per annum (per 0.5 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025
English Language Requirements
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
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Entry requirements
A three-year Bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised higher education institution.
English language entry requirements
In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:English language testPlease access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
This program is delivered fully online, and therefore is not available to students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa. From 2024 this program is available to domestic students at a reduced fee as a Commonwealth supported program.
Degree overview
- Gain advanced skills and knowledge in designing, implementing, and evaluating digital learning environments in educational settings.
- Designed for education professionals working in schooling, VET, and higher education sectors, as well as in-house corporate educators.
- Complete your studies fully online and part-time.
- Learn from a university that has over 25 years’ experience in delivering online education.
- Use this qualification as a pathway to further learning, including the Master of Education.
- UniSA is World top 100 in Education1 and our education degrees are number one in South Australia2.
- Our curriculum is informed by our above world-class research in education3.
- UniSA is an unstoppable university for unstoppable people. As one of the World’s Top Young Universities4, we’ll ensure you get the experience your future profession demands so it’ll feel like you’re studying one minute and in a career the next.
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3Results for Specialist Studies in Education – 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).
4UNSTOPPABLE® is a Kellogg Company trade mark used under licence. Ranked #43, 2024 THE Young University Rankings.
Snapshot
This graduate certificate is specifically designed for education professionals who are interested in developing their knowledge, understanding and skills to design, implement and evaluate digital learning environments in educational settings.
The qualification is suitable for educators and education support staff across all year levels, including early childhood, primary, secondary and adult education.
The courses focus on digital learning concepts and technologies, best practice in the design of digital learning environments, formal and informal learning communities, and learning analytics.
This graduate certificate extends your learning and skills in the areas of digital education. You’ll graduate with a high level of practical and theoretical knowledge and skills to support digital approaches in your current teaching and learning environment.
You can further build on your knowledge and continue studies using this qualification as a pathway into the Master of Education.
Find out more about UniSA’s digital learning research here.
What you'll learn
This graduate certificate is specifically designed for qualified educators and support staff across all year levels of education who are interested in developing advanced knowledge, understanding and skills in the design, development and implementation of contemporary and effective digital learning approaches in educational settings.
The courses in the graduate certificate examine current digital learning concepts, models and frameworks; effective digital learning environments, including the practical design and implementation of digital learning in the classroom; the analysis of data, including learning analytics; the role of formal and informal online learning communities in education, and innovative practices for learners in a digital age.
This graduate certificate extends your learning and skills in the area of digital education. You’ll graduate with a high level of practical and theoretical knowledge and skills to support digital approaches in your current teaching and learning environment.
Study hours
For each course you study, you will need to allocate time for various classes such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Plus you will need additional hours to study in your own time to complete assignments, readings and projects, as well as to contribute to online discussion forums (independent study). So as a general rule, if you are studying full-time you would need to allocate 12–26 hours of study when at university and 14–28 hours of independent study per week.
Assessment
Your studies will incorporate practical, professionally focused and research-based learning, so assessment types will vary. You can expect them to include:
- online forums and blogs
- reports
- projects
- design briefs
- critical essays
Global opportunities
Enrich your studies and your life – make overseas study part of your qualification. You may have the option to undertake an exchange, short-term program or study tour overseas while you study. We have links with universities worldwide, as well as a range of travel grants available to make going overseas much more accessible.
You can choose short-term or semester-long study from a range of universities and countries depending on your area of study and cultural interests.
Take a look at the global opportunities available.
Why Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Digital Learning)
Our education degrees are highly regarded – in fact, we are ranked in the World Top 100 for Education1. We are South Australia's largest tertiary provider for education degrees and the only tertiary institution in the State to offer a postgraduate qualification that is specifically focused on digital learning.
You can also rest assured that you will graduate with a relevant qualification – the curriculum for this graduate certificate is informed by our above world-class research and it delves into current debates, theories and research relevant to digital learning in education.
Now is the time to study digital learning in education. And UniSA is the place for your postgraduate study.
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Study Education at UniSA
Hear from UniSA Master of Teaching (Secondary) graduate and teacher, Joshua Lamb, talk about his experience continuing his studies with the Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Digital Learning).
Your career
The demand for educators to have expertise in digital learning has never been greater. With this graduate certificate, you will be in a strong position to seek further career opportunities and progression due to your specialised knowledge and leadership capability within the growing field of digital learning education.
How to apply for international students will give you helpful information about the application process at the University of South Australia. When you are ready, apply through our International Application System. If you would like to talk to someone near you about studying at the University of South Australia, we have agents all over the world who can assist you. Find an Education Agent in your country.
Scholarships
Every year, over 2,500 UniSA students are supported in their studies through scholarships and grants worth millions of dollars. Check out the scholarships below. One of them may be perfect for you. Visit our scholarships page for more.
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship
Recipients can get a 50% reduction on tuition fees for up to four years of full-time study for selected degrees.
International Merit Scholarship
Recipients can get a 15% reduction on tuition fees for the duration of their chosen degree.
Your study experience and support
As a UniSA student, you will have unique access to work placement opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events, internships, guest speakers and more.
Our campuses are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops and laboratories, as well as spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform. We have health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and great student lounges. You will also gain access to a range of community clinics, which provide professional and cost effective services in areas of health, business, law and psychology. There are campus sport activities to keep you active, and if you are keen to explore the social side of university life, there are movies, cooking demonstrations, parties and lots more.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets. Options include dedicated student accommodation and private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages, or explore our student accommodation by Scape on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, an ideal location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.
Student services
Our international student services provide you with all the support you need at university. We want you to succeed, and if you need help, we're here to assist. You can access a full range of support services, including:
- career advice and mentoring
- help with student visas and health cover
- personal counselling
- academic counselling
- fees and finance help
- common rooms
- prayer rooms
- security officers
- accommodation services
- as well as services offered through our student association, USASA.
We also offer study support from our Learning Advisers face-to-face or online. They are here to help you develop academically and professionally during your studies, and can offer help with the English language too. When you become a UniSA student, you can also contact Campus Central for help with anything related to your degree. They will help you with your enrolment, ID cards, fees, timetables and more.
24/7 digital environment
Our learnonline facilities include a personal learning environment with virtual classrooms, lecture recordings, emails, learning support, administration, library access and results. The environment is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can tailor your learning to your life. We are continually investing in innovative digital technologies for a high-quality student learning experience.
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How do I apply?
There are a number of ways to apply to study UniSA's undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees.
You can access our online International Application System through our How to Apply page. The International Application System is an easy and secure online application and acceptance process. You will have visibility of your application through the secure online portal with the ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment.
Alternatively you can submit an application through one of the University's registered Education Agents.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC http://www.satac.edu.au/.
If you are applying for the UniSA Study Abroad or Study Abroad Plus program, you can submit your application online here.
Postgraduate study by research
For information on applying to do postgraduate study by research, including Masters by Research, PhDs or Doctorates, please visit http://unisa.edu.au/resdegrees. -
Is there a closing date for applications?
There is no closing date for submitting your application however the admissions process takes between one and three weeks from the date that we receive your application and all required supporting documentation.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC. Key dates for applications can be found here.
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What credit can I receive for previous studies?
You may be eligible to receive credit or advanced standing for your chosen UniSA degree based on your previous studies, if they are in a related area at an equivalent or higher level. Receiving credit will reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and may also reduce the overall duration of your degree.
The amount of credit you may be eligible to receive is assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions team.
The best way to determine your eligibility to receive credit or advanced standing is to apply using our International Application System which can be found on our How to Apply page. You will need to supply detailed syllabus documents with your application.
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Can I speak to someone regarding my study options?
UniSA welcomes the opportunity to speak with you regarding your study options. Our staff are able to talk to you about degree information, career outcomes and pathways, entry requirements, applications, and student life, so that you are able to make the best study decision for your future.
Click here to book a 1:1 appointment with one of our enquiries team.
We also have many events throughout the year in Australia and overseas where you can speak with UniSA representatives about your area of interest. View our calendar of events in your home country by selecting the 'International' filter.
What others are saying
The course content in the digital learning certificate is so relevant to teaching in an environment where there's an increasing focus on flipped learning, as well as the occasional need to teach in fully online settings. As a previous UniSA student, I knew the lecturers would be experts in the field and the courses engaging, with a real industry focus. Completing this certificate will help me develop and deliver better blended programs to meet a range of needs for students in my school.
Jane Sykes
Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Digital Learning)
