Curriculum Design at UQ

This course will support you, through an experiential learning opportunity, to actively design (or re-design) a curriculum framework for an actual learning opportunity. Feedback on your curriculum design is embedded throughout the course, enabling you to piece together the why, who, when, and how of designing a cohesive learning opportunity for your students. 

Designing an effective curriculum for learning requires building on foundational higher education teaching and learning capabilities – to not just see the bigger picture, but to put all the pieces in the right places at the right times. 

Building upon your understanding of how students learn, Curriculum Design at UQ aims to focus on your teaching practice in your context. This course aims to develop your knowledge, comprehension and application of skills in curriculum and assessment design and selection of pedagogies most appropriate to your discipline area.  

For more details on learning outcomes, assessment, learning resources, and learning activities refer to the Programs and Courses website (EDHE6002).

Curriculum Design at UQ is typically offered in Teaching Period 2 and Teaching Period 5 each year. Each offering is capped at 50 participants and will only proceed if minimum enrolment numbers are met. 

The course schedules below are provisional and subject to confirmation by Examinations and Timetable Services.

Teaching Period 2 (1 February – 23 March 2027)

Schedule

Assessment deadlines 

• Assessment 1: Curriculum in Context – 17 February 2027
• Assessment 2: Assessment Review – 9 March 2027
• Assessment 3: Showcase and Reflection – 12 March 2027 (Note: The Showcase Presentation will be held on 12 March during the scheduled class time, with the Reflection completed in class)
• Assessment 4: Curriculum Design Presentation – 23 March 2027

Teaching Period 5 Intensive (28 June - 10 August 2027)

Schedule

Assessment deadlines

• Assessment 1: Curriculum in Context – 30 June 2027
• Assessment 2: Assessment Review – 6 July 2027
• Assessment 3: Showcase and Reflection – 15 July 2027. (Note: The Showcase Presentation will be held on 16 July during the scheduled class time, with the Reflection completed in class)
• Assessment 4: Curriculum Design Presentation – 10 August 2027

Curriculum Design at UQ is free to eligible UQ staff. 

You're expected to actively participate in all course activities. In addition to the time spent in workshops, you should anticipate approximately 10–12 hours per week for preparatory work, independent study and assignments.

The course is designed to support you develop the curriculum design outcomes you need. At the conclusion of the course, you will have a prototype developed that you can continue to work on.

What credentials will I receive?

I'm studying the course as professional learning

Once you've completed Curriculum Design at a Pass level, you're encouraged to enrol in Teaching in Practice (subject to eligibility).

If you successfully complete both Teaching in Practice and Curriculum Design at UQ within three years, you'll be awarded the Professional Certificate in University Teaching Practice and be recognised as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), subject to external moderation.

I'm a Graduate Certificate in University Teaching Practice (GCUTP) student

Curriculum Design at UQ is one of 4 courses that make up the GCUTP. To be awarded the qualification, you must complete all 4 courses at a Pass level. 

GCUTP and Recognition of Prior Learning

GCUTP students can apply for a maximum of 4 units of RPL credit, which equates to 2 GCUTP courses.

Teaching Foundations (EDHE6001) is only granted through RPL. If you complete Curriculum Design at UQ (EDHE6002) and Teaching in Practice (EDHE6003) as professional learning and later enrol in the GCUTP, you can apply for RPL for only 1 of these 2 courses, not both. Leading Teaching Project (EDHE6004) is the capstone course of the GCUTP and must be completed after admission to the program. Completion of this course as professional learning cannot be used as a basis for RPL

Applicants should meet all of the following criteria:  

• Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline. 
• Be employed by UQ (full-time, part-time, or sessional) or hold a current UQ Academic Title Holder (ATH) appointment for the duration of the course. 
• Teach or support learning of UQ higher education students
• Demonstrate substantial teaching experience with teaching responsibilities over a period of 1 to 3 years, extending beyond occasional lecturing or tutoring. 
• Be able to attend all workshops and participate in all learning activities outlined in the course schedule.
• Have a curriculum offering – such as a course, module, or professional development activity – that you can work on and develop throughout the course. This could be a new curriculum offering or redesign of an existing one, or an approved hypothetical scenario for development.
• Have support from your Head of School or Supervisor.  

If you do not meet all eligibility criteria, your application may not be approved.

Eligibility of employees of UQ affiliate organisations

Individuals employed by UQ business affiliates or controlled entities may hold UQ affiliate accounts that provide access to UQ services. However, a UQ affiliate account does not constitute employment with The University of Queensland.

Where capacity permits, ITaLI may welcome employees of UQ business affiliates to participate in workshops and learning activities for professional development purposes. However, eligibility to complete course assessment requirements and receive a Certificate of Completion is generally limited to UQ employees and Academic Title Holders who teach or support the learning of UQ higher education students. This limitation is due to accreditation and legislation requirements.

Applications from employees of UQ business affiliates are assessed on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the full eligibility criteria, the individual's teaching context, and the students they teach or support.

How you apply depends on how you choose to study Curriculum Design at UQ.

Apply for professional learning

Professional learning applications for the 2027 offerings will be open during the periods shown below. Application forms will become available on the relevant opening date.

To register your interest and receive updates when 2027 applications open, please contact professional.learning@uq.edu.au. 

Apply as a Graduate Certificate in University Teaching Practice (GCUTP) student

Enrol in Curriculum Design at UQ (EHDE6002) through mySI-net.

Course quota

Enrolments are capped at 50 participants per offering, including both GCUTP students and professional learning participants. Applying does not guarantee enrolment.  

Where a course is oversubscribed, GCUTP students will be given first preference, followed by ranking of eligible applications based on appointment classification and type, with priority to continuing staff.  

If you have any questions regarding your suitability or any other aspects of your application, please email professional.learning@uq.edu.au  or  register for a 1:1 consultation.