Graduate Certificate in Arts (GCArts)
Information valid for students commencing 2017
Please refer to: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN WRITING, EDITING AND PUBLISHING
The Graduate Certificate in Arts is no longer available.
Duration
One Year Part-Time
Commencing 2017
Semester 1 (27 Feb, 2017)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5137
Faculty
Humanities and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Approved degree in any discipline; or
Post-secondary study and/or relevant work experience.
Unless otherwise stated, the minimum amount of relevant work experience is 2 years full-time equivalent (either paid or voluntary), with documented evidence (such as references).
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 Program Convenor for program advice.
AQF level
AQF level 8
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
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Email: hass@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 1333
This 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.
Changes to this program and course list are planned for 2017 (subject to approval by university committees). Please note that options in 2017 may be different to those currently listed.
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 and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Arts.
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
Approved degree in any discipline; or
Post-secondary study and/or relevant work experience.
Unless otherwise stated, the minimum amount of relevant work experience is 2 years full-time equivalent (either paid or voluntary), with documented evidence (such as references).
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 Program Convenor for program advice.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Approved degree in any discipline; or
Post-secondary study and/or relevant work experience.
Unless otherwise stated, the minimum amount of relevant work experience is 2 years full-time equivalent (either paid or voluntary), with documented evidence (such as references).
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 034028G
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; 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 .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
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.
Additional costs
- Courses that include a field trip component may incur additional costs to cover transport, accommodation and food.
What you can do with a Graduate Certificate in Arts
Careers
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences 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.
Program rules for the Graduate Certificate in Arts
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Arts
To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Arts, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
For more information on program requirements, please contact the Faculty.
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:
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (#16)
- Master of Arts (#24)
- Master of Arts (#16)
