Certificate in Arts
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Overview
Certificate in Arts
Introduction
The Certificate in Arts (CertArts) is designed for you to study at university level without having to commit to several years of study.
It is also an option if you want to take a few courses for interest, or study part-time.
Certificate in Arts
What will my study involve?
- Study from a range of subjects which offer field trips, real-world case studies, projects, and more.
- Complete four standard courses of your choice at 100 and/or 200-level in no more than two subjects.
- This Certificate can be studied full-time in 6 months or part-time for up to 5 years.
- Can be used as a pathway to the Diploma in Arts or the Bachelor of Arts with the ability to transfer your credits to those听degrees.
Certificate in Arts
Entry requirements
Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Certificate in Arts
How do I plan my certificate?
The Certificate in Arts is made up of 60 points of courses at 100 and/or 200-level from Bachelor of Arts subjects, and can be awarded in up to two Arts subjects.
It can be completed full-time within 6 months, or part-time for up to 5 years.
You can transfer the credits you gain during the Certificate in Arts to the Diploma in Arts or Bachelor of Arts (and some other degrees), as long as you have not already graduated with the Certificate.
For the full degree requirements, see the Regulations for the Certificate in Arts.
Certificate in Arts
Subjects and courses
You can choose 60 points of courses at 100 and/or 200-level from up to two of the below subjects:
Domestic students
2024 tuition fee estimate: $3,374 (60 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $3,577 (60 points)
International students
2024 tuition fee estimate: $15,800 per 60 points
2025听tuition fee estimate: $16,400听per 60 points
Certificate in Arts
Further study
The Certificate in Arts can be used as a pathway to a Diploma in Arts or a Bachelor of Arts.
Certificate in Arts
Career opportunities
Arts graduates enjoy a raft of exciting career destinations, for instance in media, government, international relations, arts, culture, heritage, archives, politics, public policy, writing, editing, PR, communications, conservation, tourism, teaching, community development, publishing, design, business, advertising, and marketing.
Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
Example degree structure diagram
Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only 鈥 other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, see the听Regulations for the Certificate in Arts.
