Programs of University of Canberra

Graduate Certificate in Heritage Materials Conservation

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

Graduate Certificate in Information Technology

University of Canberra

Canberra , Australia

If you’re a graduate with work experience looking to exploring an IT centric career pathway then the UC Graduate Certificate in IT is the perfect course from which to learn new skills, gain a practical qualification and give your career the much needed boost it deserves. In this course you will delve into various aspects of the information and communication technology field and gain the knowledge to arm yourself with exceptional insights and understanding into the impact of new technologies in different areas, and gain proficiency in seeking career opportunities in this rapidly advancing industry. This course offers an excellent opportunity to complement your existing skillset by adding a technical component designed to give you a better understanding and appreciation of IT related business strategies – which will expose you to better employment opportunities and take your career in IT to a new and exciting level. Alternatively, if the idea for further postgraduate study inspires you then this course offers the perfect platform from which to progress on to the UC Graduate Diploma in Information Technology, or the UC Master of Information Technology.

A$32,000 International

A$24,000 Domestic

A$20,290 Living cost

Graduate Certificate in International Development

University of Canberra

Canberra , Australia

Throughout this course you will explore the theory and practice of development on a global level, while considering an ethical approach that reflects social, cultural and environmental factors. You will cover important topics like the issues of gender, poverty and empowerment, and the history and politics of developmental theory, and will learn how to design and evaluate an international project. Your future career could be working in the public development sector, for multinational organisations, or as a project manager or consultant for non-government organisations like the Australian Red Cross or World Vision.

A$20,500 International

A$19,500 Domestic

A$20,290 Living cost

Graduate Certificate in TESOL and Foreign Language Teaching (FLT)

University of Canberra

Canberra , Australia

The Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Foreign Language Teaching (FLT) prepares for a career in teaching English to speakers of other language, or a foreign language, in Australia and overseas. Previous teaching experience is not necessary. The course integrates theory and practice in TESOL and Foreign Language Teaching, including teaching methodology, linguistics for language teachers, and a first practice experience. Graduates will have advanced knowledge and skills for professional practice in language teaching and learning. Progression from this course to the Graduate Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Foreign Language Teaching (FLT) and the Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Foreign Language Teaching (FLT) is available by enrolling in additional units.

A$27,500 International

A$6,566 Domestic

A$20,290 Living cost

Graduate Diploma 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 a number of 8 units (24cp) 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 Diploma 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 Diploma in Business

University of Canberra

Canberra , Australia

Take your leadership skills and experience to the next level and discover how to manage more effectively across a wide range of complex, global and ever-changing business environments with UC’s Graduate Diploma in Business. Highly flexible and engaging, this course explores a variety of business disciplines including accounting and finance, marketing, management, human resources, economics, and international business. This course will help you develop your strategic problem-solving skills and show you how to use creativity, critical analysis, research and theory to solve real world business problems in a logical and comprehensive way. This course offers mainstream, evening and weekend study options designed specifically to enable both full or part time study to enable you to manage your existing professional commitments.

A$34,000 International

A$24,000 Domestic

A$20,290 Living cost

Graduate Diploma in Communication

University of Canberra

Canberra , Australia

Choosing to study a Graduate Diploma in Communication will enhance your knowledge and skills as a professional and highly skilled worker, applying communication principles to global issues and organisational trends. Building on prior studies in your undergraduate degree, you will focus on the direct application of communication to issues relevant to senior management decisions. You will investigate solutions to problems regarding analysis, planning, implementation and evaluation, across a range of professional communication environments.

A$25,200 International

A$14,500 Domestic

A$20,290 Living cost

Graduate Diploma in Creative and Cultural Futures

University of Canberra

Canberra , Australia

Whether you are currently working or studying in the creative and cultural sector, or wish to develop an increased understanding of its contemporary issues and challenges, the interdisciplinary Graduate Diploma in Creative and Cultural Futures gives you the opportunity to futureproof your career in the rapidly changing cultural sector. Based in Canberra, with access to the city’s major cultural institutions and vibrant creative community, your experiential learning will be enriched and enlivened thanks to these close links and through research-led teaching from the Faculty’s internationally recognised Centre for Creative and Cultural Research. Rather than focusing solely on current workplace needs, this diploma will expand your thinking around critical issues, such as access, audiences, impact, innovation and leadership, meaning you’ll be well-placed to take up positions of influence across a range of fields, including digital media arts, film production, community arts, creative writing, global studies, cultural policy and planning, heritage and conservation, and the galleries, libraries, archives, museums and records (GLAMR) sector. Progression from this course to 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 Diploma in Design Strategies

University of Canberra

Canberra , Australia

This graduate diploma by coursework takes a practice-led approach and provides you with an understanding of the theory and methodologies of applied design for developing innovative solutions for products, interfaces and services. The course has a strong focus on social and global innovation and you will have access to opportunities to work directly with both government and private industry in Australia and abroad. You will graduate as a well-rounded design student, having also developed key skills in service design and interaction design along the way.

A$33,100 International

A$21,500 Domestic

A$20,290 Living cost