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Expand your knowledge and capabilities in best practice in Indigenous Australian education. Design learning experiences that incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into the curriculum and pedagogical practice, while also exploring the vital role teachers play in supporting Indigenous Australians within our education system.
Design learning experiences
Expand your knowledge and capabilities in best practice in Indigenous Australian education. Design learning experiences that incorporate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into the curriculum and pedagogical practice, while also exploring the vital role teachers play in supporting Indigenous Australians within our education system.
Highlights
- Learn about Indigenous Australian perspectives and how to design localised learning experiences for their own teaching contexts.
- Ideal if you are an educator wanting to gain specialist knowledge to better support learners.
- Make an even bigger impact by studying a course that aligns with your career path, whether you're leading from the front of a classroom or driving change beyond it.
- If you're a qualified teacher, fast-track your career by completing this course in just one year, provided you meet our entry requirements.
- Study on campus or online for flexibility while you work.
Highlights
- Learn about Indigenous Australian perspectives and how to design localised learning experiences for their own teaching contexts.
- Ideal if you are an educator wanting to gain specialist knowledge to better support learners.
- Make an even bigger impact by studying a course that aligns with your career path, whether you're leading from the front of a classroom or driving change beyond it.
- If you're a qualified teacher, fast-track your career by completing this course in just one year, provided you meet our entry requirements.
Why choose this course?
The Indigenous Australian Education for Teachers major is designed to help teachers, educators and education practitioners strengthen and contextualise their knowledge and understanding of Indigenous Australian perspectives and how to respectfully bring these into education practice.
Learn skills to develop initiatives that foster meaningful engagement and relationships and be better equipped to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures in the curriculum.
Be inspired by postgraduate students putting their learnings into action. Read their stories on our Education insights blog.
Subsidised fees available
This course is one of many Commonwealth Supported Places that QUT has secured to make postgraduate study more affordable and accessible.
Why choose this course?
The Indigenous Australian Education for Teachers major is designed to help teachers, educators and education practitioners strengthen and contextualise their knowledge and understanding of Indigenous Australian perspectives and how to respectfully bring these into education practice.
Learn skills to develop initiatives that foster meaningful engagement and relationships and be better equipped to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures in the curriculum.
Be inspired by postgraduate students putting their learnings into action. Read their stories on our Education insights blog.
Learn from the best
The teaching team has extensive experience in school leadership and teacher mentoring. The course is backed by QUT's evidence-based research programs working to develop solutions to current and emerging issues in education. Our world-class academics are leaders in their fields who will engage you in deep professional learning and reflection to expand your knowledge and skills.
Explore this course
This major investigates the nuances of curriculum, the strengths of pedagogical approaches and strategies for collaborative practice to assist educators to develop purposeful and responsive learning experiences centred around Indigenous Australian Education for Teachers. You will:
- position your own practice in the trajectory of Indigenous Australian education and policy
- review the research literature relating to Indigenous Australian pedagogy to devise teaching strategies appropriate to your context and practice
- interrogate the way curriculum and Indigenous perspectives and knowledges interact, to distil practice protocols appropriate to your context
- be supported to design and critically analyse a learning sequence incorporating pedagogy and perspectives.
Alternatively, you can study a fully customisable Graduate Certificate in Education by choosing units tailored to your interests and needs.
Flexible delivery
You may study the course full-time or part-time. You can study on campus, online or select a blended approach to suit you. QUT provides a variety of online learning environments to enable you to participate fully, receive expert guidance and support, and be in regular contact with expert teaching staff. Gain specialist knowledge, while being able to work, with our flexible course options.
Careers and outcomes
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Education (Indigenous Australian Education for Teachers) will be equipped to enhance the learning of all their students, confidently meet education Australian Professional Standards for Teaching requirements and become leaders in collaborative Indigenous Australians education practice. Graduates can contribute to broader policy and community initiatives to progress positive outcomes for Indigenous Australians.
Course articulation
You have the option to keep learning and build towards a Master of Education.
Professional recognition
The Graduate Certificate in Education does not lead to teacher registration. If you are seeking a teaching qualification, the Bachelor of Education, or Master of Teaching may be suitable for you. Explore course options.
- Course code
- EU60
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- Online
- Kelvin Grove
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- Kelvin Grove
- 1 years part-time
- 1 years part-time
- February and July
- February and July
Entry requirements
You must have one of the following:
- A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in teaching or education; or
- A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline followed by at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in teaching or education; or
- A completed recognised diploma in teaching or education followed by at least four years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in teaching or education; or
- Seven years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in teaching or education.
Minimum academic requirements
Entry requirements
You must have one of the following:
- A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in teaching or education; or
- A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline followed by at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in teaching or education^.
^ If applying on the basis of work experience you must submit a detailed CV, position details, and employment statements. All work experience must be after completion of your degree studies.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2026 fees
2026: CSP $2,400 per year part-time (48 credit points)
2026 fees
2026: $18,900 per year part-time (48 credit points)
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
International Merit Scholarship
A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
International Talent Scholarship
A new scholarship for 2026 that covers tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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