Graduate Certificate in Arts (GCArts)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
This program is not available to International students.
Duration
Half Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5137
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
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Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Arts.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field with a grade point average of 4.5 OR relevant work experience and/or other qualifications.
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative program fee 2013: AUD$ 7400
A student's actual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.
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Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineThis program is not available to international students.
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Arts?
The Graduate Certificate in Arts provides analytical and research skills which are valuable to students in all professional activities.
What you can study
Students can begin with a single course, and progress through the suite to a masters degree in the field of Writing, Editing and Publishing. The field of Creative Writing is also offered in the Graduate Certificate in Arts.
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Arts.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Arts
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field with a grade point average of 4.5 OR relevant work experience and/or other qualifications.
Additional application information
Writing, Editing and Publishing requires a portfolio of written work. The portfolio should include approximately 10-12 wordprocessed pages of writing (eg. assignments submitted in previous courses, workplace documents, creative writing manuscripts). Part time students can enrol in one or more of the four courses, but should contact the convenor, Dr Roslyn Petelin, for program advice.
Apply online
Apply online to the Graduate Certificate in Arts.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field with a grade point average of 4.5 OR relevant work experience and/or other qualifications.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 034028G
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
Click here for more information on applying for a visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative program fee 2013: AUD$ 7400
A student's actual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative program fee: AUD$ 11225
A student's actual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Additional costs
- Courses that include a field trip component may incur additional costs to cover transport, accommodation and food.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
What you can do with a Graduate Certificate in Arts
Careers
The Faculty of Arts offers postgraduate coursework programs that enable students to upgrade their skills and professional development needs for employment. Graduates of this program receive a qualification that will enhance their employment opportunities in all areas of the public service and private enterprise. In the face of unprecedented change and uncertainty at both a local and global level, organisations are seeking graduates who can think critically and react positively to these changes. Arts graduates are in the ideal position to meet this challenge with their ability to think independently, reason logically, write and communicate clearly.
While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Arts
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Arts, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
A student is required to obtain #8 from the GCArts List in the chosen field.
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Arts.
