Course Structure

The proposed course structure is based on one semester (of 13 weeks duration), with four subjects taught in the semester. It comprises:

• 2 compulsory core subjects (20 credit points)
• 2 elective subjects (20 credit points)

To qualify for award of the degree of Graduate Certificate in Arts a candidate shall complete at least 40 credit points, including satisfactory completion of the core subjects.

For more information see the Student Handbook.

Subjects

Electives

2 elective subjects taken from accredited Level 8 and 9 subjects (400 or 500 level) offered by the College.

All Subjects Available

View the entire list of subjects for this course.*

*Note: This list doesn't include all SSC/SSE/EXP units that are also available to study as part of this award. To find out the entire range of subjects available, please contact the Student Services team.

For more details on which subjects you can choose, see the current enrolment guide for this course.

Admission Criteria

Academic

This course of study requires the completion of a higher education qualification by an authorised institution. Applicants with recent high school education only are not eligible for direct entry into this course.

This course of study requires the completion of a higher education qualification by an authorised institution. Applicants with a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification only are not eligible for direct entry into this course.

Applicants whose highest level of study enrolment since leaving secondary education is a higher education qualification must demonstrate the completion of an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree (or higher) by an authorised institution for admission into this course.

This course of study requires the completion of a higher education qualification by an authorised institution. Applicants who have not completed formal higher education study are not eligible for direct entry into this course.

Language

Overseas students are required to demonstrate their English proficiency skills. Such students admitted into our programs must attain an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.0 (with no score below 6.5 in any of the four skills areas). IELTS (or equivalent) is not required for applicants who have undertaken five years of required higher education study (or equivalent) in English from an approved country or who have completed a Certificate IV or higher qualification awarded in English under the Australian Qualification Framework by an authorised institution or registered training organisation.

Study Modes

Delivery Mode: Face-to-face
Locations: Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart
Duration: 6 months full-time/up to 3 years part-time
Intakes: Semester 1, Semester 2

Fees & Timetable

A complete Fee Schedule for all Alphacrucis programs and courses can be found in our Fees Information section.

For a full list of course dates for new and continuing students, please see our Timetables.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge: Demonstrated:

• advanced and integrated understanding of key issues and practices within the relevant discipline;
• knowledge of recent developments and scholarship in the area of the relevant discipline

Skills:

Demonstrated ability to:

• research a complex problem or issue using appropriate methodologies and theories from the relevant disciplines;
• analyse and synthesise ideas and theories from related disciplines;
• communicate effectively complex ideas and proposed solutions to peers and general audiences;
• identify and critically evaluate new developments of research and scholarship in the selected disciplinary field.

Application of Knowledge and Skills:

Demonstrated ability to:

• articulate new questions or issues and apply the knowledge and skills developed within the selected disciplinary fields to develop appropriate solutions;
• design, implement and evaluate broad conceptual frameworks in the selected disciplinary fields;
• work independently, responsibly and with the level of professionalism expected of an expert in the selected disciplinary fields.