Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced)

The University of Melbourne

CRICOS 031945E · Duration: 6 months

Duration

52 weeks

Delivery

On campus

Study Load

Full time / Part time

Intakes

January | March | July

Course Overview

About This Course

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.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Tuition Fee

Australian full fee (AF) AUD $16,000 (2026 indicative first year fee)

Duration

6 months full time / 1 year part time

Intakes

January, March, July

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Each program has its own entry requirements and course structure, which you can read about in the Handbook.
Part-time study is available for domestic students only.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Prepares graduates for professional fields including publishing and communications, policy and management, and journalism/editing/writing
Graduates have gone on to roles as editors, journalists, senior policy advisors, librarians and solicitors

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units20 units

01

Ancient World Studies

50 points. Classical Greece, Rome, Egypt and the Near East (3000 BCE-4th century CE).

02

Art History

50 points elective specialisation.

03

Principles of Cultural Materials Conservation

50 points elective specialisation.

04

Cultural Studies

50 points elective specialisation.

05

Development Studies

50 points elective specialisation.

06

English and Theatre Studies

50 points elective specialisation.

07

French

50 points elective specialisation (language).

08

Gender Studies

50 points elective specialisation.

09

German

50 points elective specialisation (language).

10

History

50 points elective specialisation.

11

History and Philosophy of Science

50 points elective specialisation.

12

Italian

50 points elective specialisation (language).

13

Korean Studies

50 points elective specialisation.

14

Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

50 points elective specialisation.

15

Media and Communication

50 points elective specialisation.

16

Philosophy

50 points elective specialisation.

17

Politics and International Studies

50 points elective specialisation.

18

Public Policy and Management

50 points elective specialisation.

19

Screen Studies

50 points elective specialisation.

20

Sociology

50 points elective specialisation.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) take to complete?

The Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) takes 6 months to complete full time, or 1 year if studying part time. Note that part-time study is available for domestic students only.

What are the fees for the Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced)?

The indicative first year fee for 2026 is AUD $16,000. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available for this course.

What intake dates are available for this course?

The Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) has three intake periods: January, March, and July.

What areas of specialisation are available in this course?

The course is offered in one area of specialisation as a 50-point program. Related study areas include Arts, humanities and social sciences; Asia; Culture and communication; History and philosophy; Language and linguistics; and Social and political science.

Who is the Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) designed for?

This certificate is designed for those looking for a more focused stream of study. Each program has its own entry requirements and course structure, which can be found in the Handbook.

Application

How to Apply

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $58,000 to $72,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $72,000 to $90,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $90,000 to $115,000 per year

Career Paths

Policy AnalystPolicy OfficerCommunity Engagement OfficerCommunications OfficerSocial Researcher

Key Skills

Advanced critical analysis and theoretical reasoningIndependent academic research and literature reviewScholarly written communication and argumentationQualitative and interpretive research methodologiesPolicy analysis and evidence-based recommendation writing

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