Graduate Certificate in Arts
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Arts at UNE?
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.
Career Opportunities
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.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
Up to 4 years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply)
Full Fee
International
2017 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off Campus
Trimester 1, On Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 2, On Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
Official Abbreviation | GradCertArts | ||||||||||||||||||
Course Type | Postgraduate | ||||||||||||||||||
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Fees | CSP (quotas apply) / Full Fee / International | ||||||||||||||||||
Total Credit Points | 48 | ||||||||||||||||||
Intensive Schools | Mandatory intensive schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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Entry Requirements | 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, but are not limited to the following: Ancient History: Archaeology; History; Philosophy; Religious Studies. Chinese Studies: Chinese language and cultural studies. Geography: Earth and Environmental Sciences; Studies in Human Societies. History: Archaeology; Heritage Studies; History; Indigenous Studies; Languages; Philosophy; Religious Studies. Italian Studies: Italian language and cultural studies. Peace Studies: Criminology; Law; Policy Studies; Political Science; Social Work. Theatre and Performance: Theatre Studies; Theatre and Performance. |
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Advanced Standing | Candidates admitted under Rule (a) may be granted a maximum of 24 credit points of Advanced Standing, providing units passed have reasonable correspondence to units of coursework available toward the degree and were not part of the degree on which admission was based; or demonstrated relevant professional experience (maximum 6 credit points). Candidates admitted under Rule (b) shall be granted a maximum of 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing based on their admission to candidature. Up to a further 12 credit points may be granted based on: units that were not part of the degree on which admission was based; or demonstrated relevant professional experience (maximum 6 credit points). |
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Academic Colours | White (BCC 1) |
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Further Information |
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Admission to Candidature
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, but are not limited to the following:
Ancient History: Archaeology, Philosophy, Religious Studies.
Chinese Studies: Chinese language and cultural studies.
Geography: Earth and Environmental Sciences; Studies in Human Societies.
History: Archaeology; Heritage Studies; History; Indigenous Studies; Languages; Philosophy; Religious Studies.
Italian Studies: Italian language and Cultural Studies.
Peace Studies: Criminology; Law; Policy Studies; Political Science; Social Work.
Theatre and Performance: Theatre Studies; Theatre and Performance.
Advanced Standing
Candidates admitted under Rule (a) may be granted a maximum of 24 credit points of Advanced Standing, providing units passed have reasonable correspondence to units of coursework available toward the degree and were not part of the degree on which admission was based; or demonstrated relevant professional experience (maximum 6 credit points).
Candidates admitted under Rule (b) shall be granted a maximum of 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing based on their admission to candidature. Up to a further 12 credit points may be granted based on: units that were not part of the degree on which admission was based; or demonstrated relevant professional experience (maximum 6 credit points).
Period of Candidature
For candidates admitted under Rule (a), the period of candidature shall be up to four years as a part-time candidate.
For candidates admitted under Rule (b), the period of candidature shall be up to two years as a part-time candidate.
Where a candidate has been granted advanced standing towards the Graduate Certificate, the University may reduce proportionately the period of candidature.
Course Requirements
1. To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points with at least 18 credit points at 400-level and not more than 6 credit points at 500-level.
2. Candidates admitted under Rule (a):
(i) may complete a maximum of 12 credit points at 100-level;
(ii) may complete a maximum of 18 credit points at 200/300-level;
(iii) may complete a maximum of 6 credit points at 500-level; and
(iv) must complete a minimum of 18 credit points at 400-level as identified in the program of study for each Major.
3. Candidates admitted under Rule (b):
(i) may complete a maximum of 6 credit points at 200/300/500-level; and
(ii) must complete a minimum of 18 credit points at 400-level as identified in the program of study for each Major.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
For candidates admitted under Rule (a)
Course Structure | Credit Points |
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One Major/Area of Study | 48 cps |
Total | 48 cps |
Majors/Areas of Study - Rule (a)
Ancient History
Chinese Studies
Classical Languages
Geography
History
Italian Studies
Peace Studies
Theatre and Performance
For candidates admitted under Rule (b)
Course Structure | Credit Points |
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Block Advanced Standing | 24 cps |
One Major/Area of Study | 24 cps |
Total | 48 cps |
Majors/Areas of Study - Rule (b)
Ancient History
Chinese Studies
Geography
History
Italian Studies
Peace Studies
Theatre and Performance
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements and who have successfully completed at least 18 credit points at 400-level in one major of the Graduate Certificate in Arts will have that Major appear on their testamur.
Appeals
Candidates are referred to the Academic Assessment Appeals Policy and the Academic Assessment Appeals Procedures.
Course Progression
Candidates are referred to the Course Progression Rule and the Course Progression Procedures.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Academic Misconduct Rule and the Student Coursework Academic Misconduct Procedures.
Course Aims |
The Graduate Certificate in Arts provides students with a range of disciplinary studies. |
Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a DisciplineGraduates will be able to demonstrate a body of knowledge relevant to their areas of study and a firm grasp of the principles, practices and boundaries of their discipline. They will also know how the disciplines in their area of study have developed both nationally and internationally over time. This knowledge will be taught in lectures, unit materials and online activities and will be assessed throughout the course through a range of different activities. Communication SkillsGraduates will demonstrate a high standard of oral, visual and written communication skills relevant to their area of study, including, where applicable, the possession of these skills in languages other than English. These skills will be taught and practised in lectures, tutorials and online activities. Graduates will recognise the importance of continuing to develop their oral, visual and written communication skills, and to be able to use appropriate communication technologies. Problem SolvingGraduates will have advanced skills to locate, evaluate and apply information from a variety of sources throughout their course and will be taught how to integrate relevant theory and literature into their own analysis in the assessment tasks. Information LiteracyGraduates will have the skills to recognise relevant information and to use appropriate media, tools and methodologies to locate, access and use information. Through assessment tasks, they will learn how to critically evaluate the sources, values and validity of information, and to use information in critical and creative thinking. Ethical Conduct and Social ResponsibilityGraduates will understand and be able to practise the highest standards of ethical behaviour associated with their discipline or profession. They will understand and be open-minded about social, cultural and linguistic diversity in Australia and the world, and appreciate their ethical responsibilities towards colleagues, research subjects, the wider community and the environment. Lifelong LearningGraduates will have developed intellectual capacity and critical thinking skills. This will be taught in lectures, unit materials and online activities. Through the completion of assessment tasks, graduates will develop the necessary lifelong skills to be able to research, write about and discuss a range of issues. These skills are transferable and essential lifelong skills. Independence and CollaborationGraduates will develop skills in independent study and show developed collaboration and group participation skills which will be developed through on-campus and online interactive teaching. Graduates will learn the importance of participating in discussions in a professional, respectful and ethical manner. |
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International Students
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