Explore and debate the changes in modern issues that concern you, and work toward implementing the changes you want to see. The Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) degree is a 50-point course in one area of specialisation. You can undertake the program full-time (or part-time for domestic students only). For more information about this course and specialisations, view the Handbook entry.

The Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) degree is a 50-point course in one area of specialisation. You can undertake the program full-time or part-time.

Specialisations

• Ancient World Studies
• Art History
• Principles of Cultural Materials Conservation
• Cultural Studies
• Development Studies
• English and Theatre Studies
• French
• Gender Studies
• German
• History
• History and Philosophy of Science
• Italian
• Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
• Media and Communication
• Philosophy
• Politics and International Studies
• Public Policy and Management
• Screen Studies
• Sociology

On graduation from a Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced), you’ll be ready for work in professional fields including:

• Publishing and communications
• Policy and management
• Journalism, editing and writing

Graduates from this degree have worked as:

• Editor and journalist
• Senior policy advisor
• Librarian
• Solicitor

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have completed an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70

IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.