Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Arts is designed to enable graduates who wish to expand on their undergraduate program or who wish to change the direction of their focus and pursue studies in an area of personal interest.
Students select a single major or area of study on which to focus their studies.
A candidate shall:
(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification with a major in a non-relevant discipline; or
(b) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in a relevant discipline*.
Relevant disciplines include the following:
Please note - not all majors are available to all candidates. Majors highlighted with an ** are only available to candidates admitted under admission rule (b).
Ancient History: Archaeology; History; Philosophy; Religious Studies
Ancient Near East: Ancient History; Archaeology
Archaeology: Ancient History; Classical Languages; History
Asian Studies**: Asian Languages; Political Science
Chinese Studies: Chinese language and Cultural Studies
English: Media and Communication Studies; Drama and Theatre Studies; Philosophy and Religious Studies; Political Science; Studies in Human Society
Environmental Advocacy**: Earth and Environmental Sciences; Development Studies, Policy Studies; Political Science; Sociology; Studies in Human Societies
French Studies**: French language and Cultural Studies
Geography: Earth and Environmental Sciences; Studies in Human Societies
German Studies: German langauge and Cultural Studies
History: Archaeology; Heritage Studies; History; Indigenous Studies; Languages; Philosophy; Religious Studies
Indigenous Studies**: Archaeology; Curriculum and Education Studies; History; Policy Studies; Political Science
Indonesian Studies**: Indonesian language and Cultural Studies
Italian Studies: Italian language and Cultural Studies
Linguistics: English; Languages; Education with a major in English literacy; LOTE or ESL
Media and Communications: Communication and Media Studies; Language and Literature; Performing Arts; Philosophy and Religious Studies; Political Science and Policy Studies; Studies in Human Society
Peace Studies: Criminology; Law; Policy Studies; Political Science; Social Work
Philosophy: Religious Studies
Political and International Studies: Policy Studies; Political Science; Studies in Human Society
Regional Change Management**: Geography; Policy Studies; Political Science; Studies in Human Society
Sociology: Criminology; Geography; History; Linguistics; Peace Studies; Politics
Studies in Religion: Ancient History; History; Philosophy
Theatre and Performance: Theatre Studies; Theatre and Performance
Writing: Communication and Media Studies; History; Literature; Philosophy and Religion Studies; Policy Studies
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
The Graduate Certificate in Arts allows you to refine your professional skills in an existing field of study or to develop a new area of expertise. Examples of careers that can be assisted through a Graduate Certificate in Arts include positions in public and private sectors, such as management and administration, foreign affairs, education, business, film and theatre and human resources.
Employers often look for flexibility in their staff, expecting to retrain staff as work demands change. To meet this need, they tend to seek out people who are intellectually flexible, with analytical minds and good communication skills. Students in a Graduate Certificate in Arts are trained to acquire and process information, think independently, communicate their thoughts effectively and exercise initiative. These are skills that employers want.
All domestic students apply through the link below
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International students apply direct to UNE through UNE International. This course is only available Online (distance education).
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