Short courses
Start your postgrad journey with a Graduate Certificate
Looking to upskill or reskill? Now is the time.
The University of Newcastle has over 30 Graduate Certificate offerings, designed to allow you to further advance your current career or embark on a new one. With the option to complete in just 6 months, these short courses also provide up to 40 units credit into relevant Master's degrees upon completion. Some of our short course offerings are part of the programs offering government subsidised places, meaning eligible students can get a discount on course fees. You may also qualify for FEE-HELP which allows you to defer course fees. Visit postgraduate fees and costs to learn more.
Explore our Short Course offerings below and apply today to secure your place.
"I felt enrolling in this course would give me what I needed to enhance my expertise. And I have not been disappointed. In fact, my expectations have been exceeded.
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Graduate Certificate in Spatial Science
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The Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance is focused on developing high-level analytical skills that are transferrable across the finance sector and can also be used to inform decision making across other areas of business.
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Duration
0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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Step into the dynamic and rapidly growing realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with our online Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (Foundations). Tailored for professionals without a computing background, this program prioritises inclusivity, making AI accessible to all enthusiasts.
Mode of Delivery
Online
Duration
0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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The Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting program is for students with a degree in a field other than accounting who wish to obtain an introduction to accounting concepts and procedures.
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Duration
0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration focuses on high level management capabilities which are transferrable to organisations of all sizes in the public, private or not-for-profit sectors, arming you with the high-level skills.
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face, Online
Duration
0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face, Online
Duration
0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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Providing health care professionals with an introduction to clinical epidemiology, learn basic research skills and obtain fundamental principles of clinical epidemiology with a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology.
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face, Online
Duration
0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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Study a Graduate Certificate in Custodial Health and gain advanced specialist knowledge and skills, advanced research skills training, and education about contemporary issues and interventions.
Mode of Delivery
Online
Duration
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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The Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security is designed to provide postgraduate students with a working knowledge of important security standards, techniques to exploit current systems and networks, technical depth in terms of expertise in design of secure systems, application to real-world problem.
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face, Online
Duration
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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The Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics is designed to appeal to business professionals looking to gain detailed understanding of data analytics and how this can be used in the business world.
Mode of Delivery
Online
Duration
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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When you study a Graduate Certificate of Data Science degree you will gain the ability to model real-world situations. Learn more about this degree and our data science courses now.
Mode of Delivery
Online
Duration
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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Embark on an exploration of Indigenous perspectives with our Graduate Certificate in Designing with Country. Tailored for those passionate about creating meaningful spaces, promoting cultural sensitivity, and fostering sustainability, this program also provides a level of entry to Indigenous artists, designers and Aboriginal community organisations.
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face, Online
Duration
0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face, Online
Duration
0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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Extend your understanding of early childhood disability support and education in this dynamic graduate certificate course.
Mode of Delivery
Online
Duration
0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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If you are a professional educator, interested in developing your skills and career opportunities in the field, the Graduate Certificate in Education could be the program for you.
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face, Online
Duration
0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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Enhance your understanding of emotional and behavioural support in education in this dynamic Graduate Certificate program.
Mode of Delivery
Online
Duration
0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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In the Graduate Certificate in Environmental and Business Management, you will study core courses in environmental management and business and the natural environment and two directed courses of your choice.
Mode of Delivery
Online
Duration
0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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The Graduate Certificate of Environmental Management and Sustainability equips professionals with the capability to constructively engage in the full range of environmental concerns that confront contemporary societies.
Mode of Delivery
Online
Duration
0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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The Graduate Certificate in Health Economics, Management and Policy provides a practical toolkit of skills in leadership and management, policy and governance, and economics.
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face, Online
Duration
0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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If you are an academic working in an Australian higher education institution and interested in developing your knowledge on the scholarship of teaching and learning and enriching the learning experiences of students, then the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education is the program for you.
Mode of Delivery
Online
Duration
1 year part-time up to 3 years maximum.
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A Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management (HRM) from the University of Newcastle equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to commence a career as an effective and successful practitioner in human resource management.
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face, Online
Duration
0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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Whether your interest is in information systems, software engineering, multimedia or telecommunications, the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology will provide you with a solid foundation in software technologies and theoretical concepts.
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face, Online
Duration
0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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The Graduate Certificate in Marketing focuses on developing marketing management and planning skills.
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face, Online
Duration
0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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The University of Newcastle’s Graduate Certificate in Midwifery (Re-Entry to Practice) is designed for midwives who have been out of practice for between five and ten years.
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Duration
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
Next start date(s)
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Gain a stronger knowledge-base and enhance your knowledge as a healthcare professional with the Graduate Certificate in Medicines for the Health Professions. Choose from a diverse range of study options allowing you to develop skills in medicines, with an understanding of both practice and theory.
Mode of Delivery
Online
Duration
0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
Next start date(s)
Apply online
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The Graduate Certificate in Professional Equity and Inclusion will build your capacity for conceptualising, strategising, implementing and evaluating equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face, Online
Duration
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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The Graduate Certificate in Project Management at the University of Newcastle provides you with specialised project management and leadership skills that are highly valued and in demand.
Mode of Delivery
Online
Duration
0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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Gain an introduction to contemporary public health issues and learn practical techniques for analysing public health problems with a Graduate Certificate in Public Health from the University of Newcastle.
Mode of Delivery
Online
Duration
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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The Graduate Certificate in Social Change and Development will introduce you to key areas of social change, from the macro global issues to their impact on regional and local communities.
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face, Online
Duration
0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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A Graduate Certificate in Spatial Science from the University of Newcastle will equip you with the practical and critical problem-solving skills necessary for understanding and applying Spatial Science technologies.
Mode of Delivery
Online
Duration
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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Through the Graduate Certificate in Special and Inclusive Support, you’ll develop a greater understanding of current research on developmental disabilities with the goal of increasing your awareness of the causes and characteristics of a variety of disabilities.
Mode of Delivery
Online
Duration
0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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This Graduate Certificate in Transformational Leadership in Education is for current educators or individuals from related industries who seek an organisational leadership role now or in the future.
Mode of Delivery
Online
Duration
0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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The Graduate Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety will provide you with best practice health and safety skills and knowledge at an intermediate level, enhancing your ability to deliver contemporary practices.
Mode of Delivery
Online
Duration
1 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 4 years maximum.
Next start date(s)
Semester 2 (22 Jul 2024)Trimester 2 (13 May 2024)Trimester 3 (26 Aug 2024)
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Undertake high quality, non-accredited training in mental health and wellbeing, gaining relevant certifications, and helping to meet community demand.
Mode of Delivery
Online
Duration
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.
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Future of Work Scholarships
BHP and the Department of Education, Skills and Employment are offering Future of Work Scholarships to cover the remaining cost of the student contribution fees for eligible short courses. It is available to students who are currently enrolled or considering enrolling in one of the short courses listed above. You must be based in one of these regions to be eligible:
- Upper Hunter Region in New South Wales, Bowen Basin and Mackay in Queensland, Upper Spencer Gulf and Roxby Downs in South Australia, and the Pilbara and Goldfields in Western Australia.
A list of eligible postcodes is available here. For more information and to apply for the scholarship, visit the Future of Work website. Limited places available.
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