Program summary

Program title: Graduate Certificate in Arts
Award abbreviation: GCA
Degree type: coursework
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 6 months minimum full-time, 2 years maximum part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Fee type 2010: postgraduate coursework places, international fee-paying places
Total courses: 4
USC program code: AR505
CRICOS code: 069717D

Program overview

In a work environment in which employees experience several changes of career during their work life it is often beneficial to acquire different skills sets or knowledge. To this end, the Graduate Certificate in Arts recognises an opportunity to value add to existing qualifications by adding a suite of four thematically based courses in a particular area of relevance to the student.

Program structure

Four courses to constitute a Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences minor. When selecting courses within a minor, select no more than one introductory (100 level) course, with the exception of the following minors: Creative Advertising, Indonesian, Italian or Japanese. Choose courses from the following minors: *

• 3D Design
• Australian Studies
• Child Protective Practices
• Communication Studies
• Community Development
• Comparative Studies
• Counselling
• Creative Advertising
• Creative Writing
• e-Media Design
• English
• Environmental and Planning Studies
• Graphic Design
• History
• Indonesian
• Italian
• Japanese
• Justice Studies
• Legal Studies
• Politics and International Relations
• Public Policy
• Public Relations
• Sociology

Program requirements and notes

1. Four 12-unit courses or equivalent constitute a Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences minor. When selecting courses within a minor, select no more than one introductory (100 level) course, with the exception of the following minors: Creative Advertising, Indonesian, Italian or Japanese.
2. Blue card may be required depending on courses chosen.
3. Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
4. Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
5. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.

Enquiries 

How to apply

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259

Program Leader
Professor Pam Dyer
Tel: +61 7 5430 1242
Email: dyer@usc.edu.au

* The program is a one semester equivalent full-time program that can be taken across one to four semesters depending on discipline and course choices.

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