Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations
Study Programme Details
About this Study Course
Embark on a transformative academic journey with the Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations at the University of Canberra. This specialized program extends a valuable pathway to international students aspiring to pursue coursework master’s degrees, particularly within the esteemed Faculties of Business, Government, and Law, as well as the Faculty of Science and Technology (with potential expansion to other Faculties).
Overview
Tailored for students who haven’t met direct entry requirements into coursework Master courses, the Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations addresses the academic prerequisites for a seamless transition. Open to both international and domestic students, the program accommodates those entering Master programs based on work experience, lacking prior higher education studies. GCAF empowers students to systematically enhance academic literacies, research skills, and gain specialized theoretical and technical knowledge within their chosen fields of study or practice.
Admission Requirements
To enroll in this transformative program:
- Applicants need a qualification approved by the University.
- Demonstrate English proficiency with an IELTS Band score of 6 or TOEFL Internet-based score of 53.
- Academic Writing and Research Skills G
- Intercultural Academic Communication G
- Managing People G
The full fee is $AUD 26,160.
Future Career Outcomes
Emerge from the Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations program equipped for promising career paths. Future career outcomes include impactful roles in research, policy advising, business consultancy, international relations, and technology project management.