Undergraduate Certificate in Arts

Certificate

The Undergraduate Certificate in Arts provides an introduction to university-level studies in Humanities and Social Sciences, offering skills in research, analysis, and argument presentation. It serves as a pathway to further academic qualifications such as diplomas or bachelor's degrees.

Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Duration

0.5 - 3 semesters full-time, 0.5 - 3 semesters part-time

Course Code

2009

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Jan, Jul

About this course

Undergraduate Certificate in Arts

If you are returning to study or entering University for the first time, The University of Notre Dame Australia's 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. Get in touch to start your learning journey.

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

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.

Study locations

Sydney

Fremantle

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

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

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

Career pathways

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

Course structure

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

Please note that although this certificate is delivered wholly online, the Bachelor of Arts requires attendance on the Sydney or Fremantle campus.

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