Graduate Certificate in Arts (GCArts)
Information valid for students commencing 2010
Duration
Half Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2010
Semester 1 (01 Mar, 2010)
Semester 2 (26 Jul, 2010)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5137
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
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.
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).Writing, Editing and Publishing can be completed full time in semester one (when all four compulsory courses are offered). Part time students can enrol in one or more of the four courses, but should contact the convenor, Dr Roslyn Petelin, for program advice.
The fields of study in Applied and Local History, Ethics, Ancient History, Australian Studies, History, Philosophy, Shakespeare Studies and Studies in Religion are not available to international students.
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.
How to Apply
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 OnlineDuration
This program is not available to international students
Commencing 2010
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5137
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
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.
CRICOS Code: 034028G
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.
Enquiries 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 Arts?
Whatever your field of interest, from linguistics to philosophy, postgraduate study in Arts broadens the mind and helps you to branch out in the direction you want to grow. Students can begin with a single course, and work their way right up to a masters. Students obtain analytical and research skills valuable within professional environments.
This is a coursework program which offers graduates of any discipline the opportunity to study in the following areas in the humanities: Ancient History, Applied and Local History, Ethics, History, Humanities, Linguistics, Philosophy, Studies in Religion, Writing Editing & Publishing. The Graduate Certificate in Arts provides analytical and research skills which are valuable to students in all their professional activities. The program provides a pathway to the Graduate Diploma and Master of Arts in the chosen field of study.The fields of study in Applied and Local History, Ethics, Ancient History, History, Philosophy and Studies in Religion are not available to international students.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 Arts.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
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.
Graduate Certificate in Arts
- Ancient History Field of Study
- Applied and Local History Field of Study
- Creative Writing Field of Study
- Ethics Field of Study
- History Field of Study
- Humanities Field of Study
- Linguistics Field of Study
- Philosophy Field of Study
- Studies in Religion Field of Study
- Writing, Editing and Publishing Field of Study
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).Writing, Editing and Publishing can be completed full time in semester one (when all four compulsory courses are offered). Part time students can enrol in one or more of the four courses, but should contact the convenor, Dr Roslyn Petelin, for program advice.
The fields of study in Applied and Local History, Ethics, Ancient History, Australian Studies, History, Philosophy, Shakespeare Studies and Studies in Religion are not available to international students.
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
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 Arts offers postgraduate coursework programs that enable students to upgrade their skills and professional development needs for employment in a wide range of disciplines. 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. Students with a Graduate Certificate in Arts are in the ideal position to meet this challenge with their ability to think independently, reason logically, 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.
A student is required to obtain #8 from the GCArts List in the chosen field.
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 (Advanced) (#32)
- Master of Arts (#16)
- Master of Arts (Advanced) (#24)
