Undergraduate Certificate in Arts

Program Overview

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Undergraduate Certificate in Arts

School of Arts & Sciences

The Undergraduate Certificate in Arts offers you the opportunity to experience University-level studies in the Humanities and Social Sciences. You will learn how to research and analyse critical issues and develop skills in presenting information and arguments. This undergraduate certificate is the ideal stepping stone to studying further.

Why study this certificate?

The Undergraduate Certificate in Arts offers you the opportunity to acquire new knowledge and skills and could complement existing qualifications. The Undergraduate Certificate in Arts is a pathway to further study of higher awards, such as a diploma or bachelor’s degree.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Arts is designed for you if:

• You want to do short courses in different disciplines, including History, Archaeology, Politics and International Relations, Literature and Writing
• You want to pursue in-depth study of a subject area that is relevant to your profession
• You are returning to or entering university for the first time and would like to ‘trial’ whether you would like to proceed with further study
• You would like a pathway to further study into a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Behavioural Science or Bachelor of Communications and Media

Program summary

Students of the Undergraduate Certificate in Arts must complete four courses, as entry requirements and course pre-requisites allow:

• Any courses from one of the following Majors or Minors in the Bachelor of Arts
  • Advertising
  • Applied Psychology
  • Archaeology
  • Behavioural Science
  • Counselling
  • English Literature
  • Film and Screen Production
  • History
  • Liberal Arts
  • Journalism
  • Mathematics
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Social Justice
  • Sociology
  • Philosophy
  • Photography
  • Theatre Studies
  • Theology
  • Writing
• And/or any elective offered by the Schools of Arts and Sciences;
• And/or no more than two (2) of the following electives:
  • BUSN1000 Economics
  • BUSN1030 Quantitative Methods for Business
  • BUSN1050 Business Communication
  • BUSN1060 Business Information Technology
  • BUSN1110 Accounting for Business
  • BUSN1220 Principles of Marketing
  • BUSN1600 Principles of Management
  • BUSN2400 Business Law

English Specialisation

Students of the Undergraduate Certificate in Arts with a Specialisation in English must complete four courses, including:

• At least one of the following courses:
  • ENGL1020 Texts and Tradition
  • ENGL1040 World Literatures Today
• Plus, any of the following courses:
  • ARTS1000 Academic Writing, Communication and Research
  • COMM1420 Introduction to Journalism
  • COMM1060 Media and Society
• And/or any courses from the following Majors, as listed within the Bachelor of Arts Program Requirements and where course pre-requisites allow:
  • English Literature
  • Writing

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirements of The University of Notre Dame Australia apply for the Undergraduate Certificate in Arts.

While minimum entry requirements need to be met, we also consider a student’s application more broadly — their non-academic achievements (professional work experience, leadership roles, volunteering, community and/or church involvement), as well as their personal qualities, aspirations, interests and capacity to successfully complete this program.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Undergraduate Certificate in Arts graduates will be able to:

1. Demonstrate broad theoretical and applied knowledge
2. Communicate arguments and/or ideas in a range of forms
3. Evaluate appropriate sources and information
4. Demonstrate research skills
5. Synthesise knowledge and apply skills in order to solve sometimes complex problems; and
6. Work independently and, where appropriate, in collaboration with others.

Career opportunities

The Undergraduate Certificate in Arts is a pathway to further study of higher awards, such as a Diploma or Bachelor's degree.

Real-world experience

You will learn from our academics, who are leaders in their field. There are no practicum requirements for this program.

Opportunities and experiences

At the University of Notre Dame, we believe that gaining a global perspective is an important part of your university education. We offer various opportunities for students to study abroad and become active global citizens. These opportunities include exchange programs, professional placements, study tours, and volunteer opportunities. Visit Opportunities and experiences to find out more.

Scholarships

Scholarships provide financial support to students while they are completing their studies. There are various scholarships available to prospective and current students, across all study levels and campuses.

These can be funded by Notre Dame, industry, individuals and non-profit organisations, to provide financial assistance to students to support costs associated with study. This could include buying food, paying rent, transport, and household bills, raising children as single parents, being a single-income household, becoming unemployed or caring for a sick loved one.

Please visit the Scholarships Finder to see which scholarships are available to Undergraduate students.

Fees and costs

This Program has the following loan scheme(s) available for eligible students:

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a place at a university where the Australian Government pays part of your fees. This part is a subsidy, not a loan, and you don’t have to pay it back. However, this subsidy does not cover the entire cost of your study. Students must pay the rest, which is called the ‘student contribution amount’.

In a Commonwealth Supported Place, your fees are subsidised by the Australian Government. Your fees will be split into two portions:

The Commonwealth contribution, which is the portion paid by the Australian Government.

The student contribution, which is the portion you pay. You may choose to pay upfront or defer your student contribution with a HECS-HELP Loan. The HECS-HELP loan scheme assists eligible students with the payment of all, or part, of their tuition fees, not including additional study costs such as accommodation or textbooks. Your HECS-HELP debt will be indexed each year in line with the Consumer Price Index.

Eligible students will be offered a CSP – you do not need to apply.

For indicative fees and information on how to pay, including Government loan schemes and our online calculator, visit our Fees, costs and scholarships page.

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