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Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations

Canberra , Australia

The Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations (GCAF) offers international students a pathway to further learning in coursework master's degrees initially in the Faculty of Business, Government and Law and the Faculty of Science and Technology (other Faculties may decide to use this pathway later). It is designed for students who have not met the direct entry into coursework Master course academic requirements. It would also be available to domestic students, if required, who gain entry to Master programs based on work experience and have no experience of higher education studies. The GCAF gives students the opportunity to develop and systematically apply academic literacies and research skills in the English language academic environment, and specialised theoretical and technical knowledge in their chosen fields of study or practice. The GCAF requires one semester of full time study.

A$26,160 International

A$26,160 Domestic

A$20,290 Living cost

Graduate Certificate in Accounting

University of Canberra

Canberra , Australia

This program is designed for students who may have an overseas accounting qualification and are required to undertake 4 units (12cp) to meet the requirements of the award. Students entering this award must have their qualifications assessed by either CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand to identify the unit set required to meet accreditation requirements. As an individual award, the Graduate Certificate in Accounting does not meet accreditation requirements for the accounting professional bodies.

A$34,000 International

A$24,000 Domestic

A$20,290 Living cost

Graduate Certificate in Business

University of Canberra

Canberra , Australia

If the idea of one day developing the knowledge and skills to confidently navigate complex global business environments excites you, then UC’s Graduate Certificate in Business is the perfect next step from which to launch your international business career. This highly flexible course will help you develop exceptional business decision-making skills covering a diverse range of management subjects including business and management, decision making, political and legal frameworks, and the management of people. This course has been specifically designed to prepare you for a range of business management positions in both the government and private sectors by teaching you the business skills to be able to adapt seamlessly to any business environment. Make it your business to know all things business from the ground up with a respected qualification from UC.

A$34,000 International

A$24,000 Domestic

A$20,290 Living cost

Graduate Certificate in Business Informatics

University of Canberra

Canberra , Australia

If you enjoy IT but prefer management and strategy over the technical side of the industry then the UC Graduate Certificate in Informatics is the perfect option that will give you the skills, knowledge and qualifications to enter a stellar career as an in-demand IT managerial specialist. This course is unique as has been designed to teach you a combination of IT, business and management skills, while introducing you to some of the core concepts of the complex ‘Information Age’ – which in turn will also allow you to explore specialist areas of IT by covering subjects like systems modelling, database design and business analysis. As part of your studies you will be encouraged to widen your knowledge in the field of business informatics, as well as given the choice of deciding upon a discipline to investigate further. Highly flexible, tis part-time course is offered across several delivery options to help you balance study with other commitments, with units provided on-campus during both weekday business hours and on weekday evenings. Further postgraduate study in business informatics or IT is encouraged, with direct progression available at graduation from this course to the Graduate Diploma in Business Informatics and the Master of Business Informatics available by enrolling in additional units.

A$33,100 International

A$20,000 Domestic

A$20,290 Living cost

Graduate Certificate in Creative and Cultural Futures

University of Canberra

Canberra , Australia

Take advantage of Canberra’s major cultural institutions and vibrant creative community. This interdisciplinary course will introduce you to key issues in the rapidly changing cultural sector, including concepts of impact, access, audiences, leadership and innovation. Teaching is enriched through close links with the creative and cultural industries, and the Faculty’s internationally recognised Centre for Creative and Cultural Research. The cultural sector faces many challenges, from the impact of new technology to changes in funding models and by studying this course, you will be inspired to lead, adapt and innovate at all stages of your career. You will develop expertise and industry knowledge which will help you build a sustainable career in whichever area you choose, such as community arts, creative writing, film production, digital arts, cultural policy and planning, heritage and conservation, or the galleries, libraries, archives, museums and records (GLAMR) sector. Progression from this course to the Graduate Diploma in Creative and Cultural Futures and the Master of Arts in Creative and Cultural Futures is available by enrolling in additional units.

A$33,100 International

A$21,500 Domestic

A$20,290 Living cost

Graduate Certificate in Design Strategies

University of Canberra

Canberra , Australia

This graduate certificate by coursework takes a practice-led approach to design research and creative thinking. You will develop an understanding of the theory and methodologies of applied design for developing innovative solutions for products, interfaces and services. You will graduate as a well-rounded design student, having also developed key skills in service design and interaction design along the way. Progression from this course to the Graduate Diploma in Design Strategies and the Master of Design Strategies is available by enrolling in additional units.

A$33,100 International

A$21,500 Domestic

A$20,290 Living cost

Graduate Certificate in Education

University of Canberra

Canberra , Australia

Suitable for a range of education professionals, the Graduate Certificate in Education will teach you how to implement learning and development initiatives within government divisions or in your relevant industry. You will study the theoretical approaches behind good leadership and deepen your knowledge of educational practices at a local, national and global level. This flexible course can be studied either full-time or part-time, with units presented via a range of different format options, including online and face to face across flexible, intensive and on-campus delivery modes, to help you balance study with your other commitments. You will graduate ready to succeed in your future field, whether that is educational leadership, training and career development, a role in the workplace learning sector, further postgraduate study in education, or beyond.

A$27,500 International

A$16,000 Domestic

A$20,290 Living cost

Graduate Certificate in Health Research

University of Canberra

Canberra , Australia

If you’re an experienced health professional or health policy advisor considering further study into health research; or unable to commit to full-time study - then the Graduate Certificate in Health Research offers the freedom and flexibility to explore multiple areas in Health Research on a full time or part-time basis. This course covers epidemiology, research planning, how to perform statistical analyses and to understand the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the research process. As part of this course, you’ll also learn industry methodologies as well as using ethical and economic considerations for research and acquire crucial technical writing skills. This course also offers a direct pathway for those looking at gaining a Ph.D. in Health.

A$26,800 International

A$21,400 Domestic

A$20,290 Living cost

Graduate Certificate in Heritage Materials Conservation

University of Canberra

Canberra , Australia

Whether your professional background is in science, environmental management, architecture, engineering, building and construction, or the humanities, this course will give you the skills in understanding, conserving, reconstructing and restoring heritage materials. In this course you will explore how these materials are made, how they respond to their changing environments, how people value them, and how conservation professionals ensure they survive into the future. Through practical field-based workshops and behind-the-scenes tours of heritage sites and collections, you will learn to investigate the condition and significance of heritage items, develop conservation and management plans for them, and carry out laboratory and on-site treatment techniques to preserve and restore them. All units contain Indigenous cultural content as a key underpinning to theory, practice, history and contemporary social, economic and cultural issues in the cultural heritage sector. The flexibility to develop your personal vision, interests and focus as a professional is intrinsic to the course, and progression to the Graduate Diploma in Creative and Cultural Futures and Master of Arts in Creative and Cultural Futures is available by enrolling in additional units.

A$33,100 International

A$21,500 Domestic

A$20,290 Living cost

Graduate Certificate in Human Movement Science

University of Canberra

Canberra , Australia

If you’re interested in the science of human movement, but not sure what specialty to focus on, then the 6-month, full time Graduate Certificate in Human Movement Science course is the perfect way to start your career path on the right foot. This course will boost your knowledge of functional anatomy, biomechanics and exercise physiology while setting the groundwork to allow your study to articulate into a variety of other sports related pathways. This course also offers fantastic networking opportunities and satisfies the Australian Physiotherapy Association and Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Sciences’ requirements for entry into the Master of Physiotherapy and Master of Exercise Science programs.

A$35,000 International

A$25,000 Domestic

A$20,290 Living cost