STEM Education

Overview

Upskill in STEM education.

Enhance your pedagogical knowledge and skills in the education of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics with a Graduate Certificate in STEM Education. In just twelve months of part-time study, learn how to support collaborative and integrated approaches to teaching to enhance the educational experience for all students.

Take your knowledge back to your workplace, or take the first step towards further study – this certificate will give you credit for your studies towards our Master of Education, or Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education.

Up to 80% off fees due to Government subsidies*.

*Government subsidies enable Flinders to offer Domestic applicants a reduction of up to 80% off full course fees through Commonwealth Supported Places. Offer subject to change.

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Courses

Graduate Certificate in STEM Education

Duration: 1 year (part-time)

Delivery mode:
In person
Online

Location:
Bedford Park

Availability:
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code:
2GC198 (Commonwealth supported place)
2GC698 (Full fee paying)

Annual indicative fees (2025):
$2,312 (Commonwealth supported)
$11,656 (Full fee paying)

Further information on fees listed

Apply via SATAC

2GC198 (CSP)

2GC698 (FFP)

^{(CSP): Commonwealth Supported Place

(FFP): Full fee paying}

Master of Education (1.5 years)

Duration: 1.5 years (full-time)

Delivery mode:
In person
Online

Location:
Bedford Park

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code:
2CM298 (Commonwealth supported place)
2CM694 (Full fee paying)

Annual indicative fees (2025):
$4,624 (Commonwealth supported)
$23,312 (Full fee paying)

Further information on fees listed

Apply via SATAC

2CM298 (CSP)

2CM694 (FFP)

^{(CSP): Commonwealth Supported Place

(FFP): Full fee paying}

Master of Education (2 years)

Duration: 2 years (full-time)

Delivery mode:
In person
Online

Location:
Bedford Park

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code:
2CM260 (Commonwealth supported place)
2CM560 (Full fee paying)

Annual indicative fees (2025):
$4,624 (Commonwealth supported)
$23,312 (Full fee paying)

Further information on fees listed

Apply via SATAC

2CM260 (CSP)

2CM560 (FFP)

^{(CSP): Commonwealth Supported Place

(FFP): Full fee paying}

Your career

This course is designed for current or previous teachers, policy makers, or anyone who has an interest in improving learning outcomes for students in STEM.

Expand your skillset and open the door to new opportunities in an area experiencing rapid growth.

Potential occupations include:

Teacher employed locally, nationally or internationally
Education policy maker or analyst
Educational program coordinator
Education administrator
School executive

Potential employers include:

Public, private and independent schools
Department of Education
Ministry of Education
Education research institutions
Wellbeing program providers.

Professional accreditation/recognition

These courses can count towards professional learning.

These courses do not lead to teacher registration in South Australia. Learn how to become a teacher with Flinders.

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Graduate Certificates

Graduate with an award for your completed program or continue with the Masters to further enhance your knowledge and skills.

Leadership in Education

Autism & Complex Disabilities*

Digital Innovation & Artificial Intelligence in Education

Masters

Continue to further study with the Master of Education OR the Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education.

Master of Education

Master of Inclusive & Specialised Education

*All Graduate Certificates articulate into the Master of Education. However, the Graduate Certificate in Education Research, Graduate Certificate in Autism and Complex Disabilities and Graduate Certificate in Student Inclusion are ESSENTIAL for articulating into the Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education.

^ Additionally, the Graduate Certificate in Education Research is a core minor for both of the Masters programs.

What you will study

This course will give you the tools to use innovative practices to explore links between Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, and develop an integrated approach to curriculum and learning design.

You’ll learn how to apply pedagogical practices that demonstrate knowledge and skills to employ STEM education to address contemporary challenges, develop collaborative solutions to engage with STEM education, and build the confidence and knowledge of educators and learners - so they view themselves as successful mathematical and scientific thinkers.

You’ll study topics including: