Program summary
Program title: Graduate Certificate in Arts
Award abbreviation: GCA
Degree type: coursework
Study mode: on campus
Duration: 6 months minimum full-time, 2 years maximum part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Fee type 2012: postgraduate coursework places
Total courses: 4
USC program code: AR505
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a student visa
Upgrade your skills and increase your employment opportunities.
In a time when employees experience several changes of career during their work life, it is beneficial to acquire different skills sets and knowledge. The graduate Arts programs afford you the opportunity to follow your interests, to enhance your quality of life aspirations, or to satisfy curiosity-driven study.
Complete the Graduate Certificate in Arts and add value to your existing qualifications by completing a suite of four thematically based courses. The Graduate Certificate is a one-semester-equivalent full-time program that you can study across one to four semesters depending on your choice of discipline and courses. You may require a Blue Card depending on the courses you choose.
The Graduate Diploma in Arts extends the offer by allowing you to study a suite of eight thematically based courses in your chosen discipline. You may elect to study all eight courses in one area, effectively completing a Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences major; or you can complete two complementary minors or one minor and one specialisation. This is a two-semester-equivalent full-time program. You can complete it across two to six semesters, depending on your discipline and course choices.
You can select a minor in any of the following disciplines: 3D Design; Australian Studies; Child Protective Practices; Communication Studies; Community Development; Comparative Studies; Creative Advertising; Creative Writing; e-Media Design; English; Geography; Graphic Design; History; Indonesian; Italian; Japanese; Justice Studies; Legal Studies; Planning Studies; Politics and International Relations; Public Policy; Public Relations; Sociology or a specialisation in Indigenous Studies.
For Graduate Diploma students, majors are available in: 3D Design; Australian Studies; Communication Studies; Counselling Studies; Creative Writing; e-Media Design; English; Geography; Graphic Design; History; Human Services, Indonesian; Italian; Japanese; Journalism; Justice Studies; Politics and International Relations; Public Relations; or Sociology.
Enquiries
Faculty of Arts and Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259
Program Leader
Dr Elizabeth Eddy
Tel: +61 7 5430 1269
Email: EEddy@usc.edu.au
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
- 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.
- Students are required to successfully complete 4 courses or equivalent that constitutes a School of Communication or School of Social Sciences minor or specialisation.
- When selecting your courses within a minor or a specialisation, select no more than one introductory (100 level) course, with the exception of the following minors: Creative Advertising, Indonesian, Italian and Japanese.
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
Required courses (4)
Select 1 minor or 1 specialisation from:
Specialisation
TOTAL UNITS 48
Why choose USC?
It’s the best of both worlds. Students choose USC for its industry focused degrees, experienced academics, student support, overseas study opportunities and relaxed campus atmosphere.
Am I eligible for university study?
Find out what qualifications you need to apply for entry into your proposed study program. If you don’t have the required qualifications, there may be alternative pathways you can take to gain entry to USC.
If you have previously undertaken university or TAFE studies, you may be eligible for credit transfer.
If English is not your first language, you need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. This requirement applies to all students intending to study at the University.
How do I submit an application?
When should I apply?
Check if the program is offered in Semester 1 and / or Semester 2, then follow the deadlines on the application calendar. The academic calendar provides all the key dates you need to know as a student at USC.
What happens next?
Accept your offer with QTAC (if applicable) and USC, enrol in your classes and attend Orientation.
Where can I ask more questions?
If you have more questions about how to apply:
- Online: find answers to commonly asked questions in the Student FAQs
- Email: information@usc.edu.au
- Phone: Student Administration on +61 7 5430 2890
- In person: Student Central, Building C
If you have questions about your program:
As a USC student, you will need to refer to your study plan to enrol in the appropriate courses each semester or session.
Find out more about how to enrol or follow these steps:
- Check the open enrolment dates and the academic calendar for key dates
- Refer to your Study Plan to plan your courses for the study period
- Find your courses and decide on your classes in the class timetable
- Log on to USC Central and enrol in courses and classes
- Register your major or minor with your faculty (if applicable)
- Apply for credit transfer or cross-institutional study (if applicable)
- Pay required study fees by the fee due date
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