Graduate Certificate in Regional Development (GCRegDev)
Information valid for students commencing 2014
The Graduate Certificate in Regional Development is no longer available.
Duration
Half Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2014
Semester 1 (03 Mar, 2014)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5051
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelors degree in any field. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and two years work experience in a related field will be individually assessed.
Additional application information
Applicants are required to submit with other obligatory documents a 2-3 page statement, written by themselves, indicating why they wish to study Regional Development at The University of Queensland. To provide this document, it is recommended that applicants familiarise themselves with the program rules found online. Domestic students enrolling part-time can commence in Semester 2. The majority of courses are offered late afternoon/early evening.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Enquiries for Australian students
Administrative Officer, School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Management
Email: gpem@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 3752
Duration
Half Year full-time
Commencing 2014
Semester 1 (03 Mar, 2014)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5051
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelors degree in any field. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and two years work experience in a related field will be individually assessed.
CRICOS Code: 008577E
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
This program is not eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing. View program eligibility.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Regional Development?
Regional development is the study of regions and processes of regional change. The postgraduate programs in regional development encourage the creation of tools, methods and theories of regional analysis, from concepts and techniques of component disciplines such as economics; geography; government; sociology; engineering; agriculture; regional and town planning; and environmental science. Graduates possess a theoretical and applied knowledge of regional, political and planning issues, allowing work in central government, regional organisations, private consultancies, or as a prelude to higher degree studies.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Regional Development.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelors degree in any field. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and two years work experience in a related field will be individually assessed.
Additional application information
Applicants are required to submit with other obligatory documents a 2-3 page statement, written by themselves, indicating why they wish to study Regional Development at The University of Queensland. To provide this document, it is recommended that applicants familiarise themselves with the program rules found online. Domestic students enrolling part-time can commence in Semester 2. The majority of courses are offered late afternoon/early evening.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelors degree in any field. Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and two years work experience in a related field will be individually assessed.
Additional application requirements
Applicants are required to submit with other obligatory documents a 2-3 page statement, written by themselves, indicating why they wish to study Regional Development at The University of Queensland. To provide this document, it is recommended that applicants familiarise themselves with the program rules found online.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 008577E
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
This program is not eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing. View program eligibility.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Graduate Certificate in Regional Development
Careers
Graduates of this program find employment in local government and regional development organisations in both the public and private sectors.
Program rules for the Graduate Certificate in Regional Development
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Regional Development
To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Regional Development, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #8 from the MRegDev list comprising -
- #6 from Part A; and
- #2 from any combination of courses in part A or part B.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs:
