Students enrolling in MCSI units have the option of also working towards completing an MCSI Certificate. These are not accredited awards, since students receive credit for units completed towards their degree programs.
MCSI offers two Certificates for students taking MCSI units for credit*
Cost
Students pay standard MCSI fees per subject. FEE-HELP is available to eligible students enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. To find out about FEE-HELP please visit www.goingtouni.gov.au.
Students choosing to pay up front fees directly to MCSI will be charged the standard MCSI fee per subject for the first two MCSI subjects undertaken. A discount of 10% on fees is available for any student enrolling in their third and subsequent MCSI subject
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How to apply
If you are interested in completing a certificate please contact our student advisor who can assist you to work out how best to include MCSI units in your degree program.
* Non-award students may also enrol in a Certificate program.
Introducing MCSI's Certificates in Christian Education
Schools with a Christian ethos and focus make up a significant proportion of the private sector within Australia, yet there are few opportunities for students to gain an understanding of the theory and practice of Christian schools as part of their undergraduate Education degrees.
Now, however, students have the opportunity to incorporate a specialist strand in Christian education as part of their undergraduate degree programs, and to earn a Certificate in Christian Education from Macquarie Christian Studies Institute in the process.
Macquarie Christian Studies Institute Ltd (MCSI) is a private provider of higher education based on the campus of Macquarie University. Thanks to a creative alliance with the university, and in partnership with Christian schools, students can include MCSI units in their Macquarie Education degrees, thus enabling them to complete a specialist strand in Christian Education.
As part of the Certificate Programs students complete school observation units which provide an orientation to teaching and learning in Christian faith-based schools.
The MCSI certificates will be of particular interest and value to students who are interested in seeking employment in schools with a Christian ethos, as principals will be able to see that they have a demonstrated interest in and understanding of a Christian perspective on education.
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Requirements for Certificates
Awarding of the Certificate in Christian Education requires successful completion of the following elements:
- 1 MCSI foundational unit (either MCSI 100 or MCSI 101)
- 1 further MCSI unit of choice
- 2 MCSI Christian Education units (either MCSI 230, MCSI 232/331, or MCSI 333)
- 2 MCSI units in school observation (1 credit point units: MCSI 132 & MCSI 133)
These subjects are completed alongside and usually as part of a student's education degree program.
Awarding of the Advanced Certificate in Christian Education requires successful completion of the following elements:
- 1 MCSI foundational unit (either MCSI 100 or MCSI 101)
- 1 further MCSI unit of choice
- 4 MCSI Christian Education units (MCSI 230, MCSI 232/331, MCSI 333, MCSI 830 or MCSI 831)
- 2 MCSI units in school observation (1 credit point units: MCSI 132 & MCSI 133)
These subjects are completed alongside and usually as part of a student's education degree program.
The Advanced Certificate can be completed after graduation from the student's Education degree.
If you would like to know more about MCSI's Christian Education Certificates contact us for details.
MCSI Certificate in Christian Studies
Students who complete 4 MCSI units are eligible for the MCSI Certificate in Christian Studies. This is not an accredited award, since the credit for studies with MCSI goes towards a student's university degree. Rather it constitutes a statement of attainment and demonstrates that a student has completed a program of study in the area of Christian Studies.
Students who undertake the Certificate in Christian Studies are also offered the opportunity to receive mentoring from a Christian professional in their area of study, or anticipated future profession.
Any 4 MCSI units taken for credit may be counted towards the certificate. A maximum of one unit taken on a not-for-credit basis may be included towards the certificate.
Non Award Students
Students may enrol in the Certificate in Christian Studies on a non-award basis (i.e. the subjects are not credited towards a university award or degree program). Non-award students complete the required assessment for each subject and are awarded a grade for each subject upon completion. After the 4 subjects have been completed the student is eligible to receive the MCSI Certificate. This is not an accredited award, rather it constitutes a statement of attainment.
Cost
Students pay standard MCSI fees per subject. FEE-HELP is available to eligible students enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. To find out about FEE-HELP please visit www.goingtouni.gov.au.
Students choosing to pay up front fees directly to MCSI will be charged the standard MCSI fee per subject for the first two MCSI subjects undertaken. A discount of 10% on fees is available for any student enrolling in their third and subsequent MCSI subject
How to apply
If you are interested in completing a certificate please contact our student advisor who can assist you to work out how best to include MCSI units in your degree program.