How to Boost Your Career in 6 Months
Are you looking to fast-track your career and take it to the next level?
Postgraduate study doesn't have to be a long-term commitment. With a Graduate Certificate, you can earn a postgraduate qualification in as little as six months! Completing a Graduate Certificate is a quick and effective way to step into a more advanced role or upskill into a new specialty.
Here’s how you can unlock your potential and achieve your career goals faster:
What's a Graduate Certificate?
A Graduate Certificate is a Level 8 qualification on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). It provides a national set of criteria for higher education, vocational education, and training across Australia.
Why Study a Graduate Certificate?
Whether you're changing careers or aiming for a promotion, a Graduate Certificate can help you get there. It’s a shorter, more focused alternative to a full Master's degree, allowing you to test the waters and see if postgraduate study suits your needs. Plus, it can serve as a stepping stone into a related Master's program, with potential credit exemptions.
How Long Does It Take to Finish?
Graduate Certificates typically consist of four courses that can be completed full-time or part-time. Full-time students can finish in as little as six months! We offer the flexibility to study around your lifestyle and work commitments.
How Much Will It Cost?
Our postgraduate programs are generally full fee-paying, but you don’t need to pay for the entire program upfront. Pay per course each intake. Domestic students meeting eligibility criteria can apply for an interest-free loan through the Australian Government’s FEE-HELP scheme, which you only start repaying when your income reaches a certain level. Learn more here.
For Indigenous students we offer Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) across our postgraduate programs. Find out more here.
What Can I Study?
We offer over 30 Graduate Certificate options across our three colleges. With so many choices and the flexibility to study around your lifestyle, with almost all are offered online, now is the time to focus on what’s important to you. View our Graduate Certificates here.
Is There an Application Fee?
There’s no application fee for Graduate Certificates. Applying online is easy and takes just around 10 minutes. Make sure to apply before the program application closing deadline, and we’ll guide you through the next steps. Need help with your application? Check out our tips to make the process smooth.
By following this straightforward guide, you’ll be well on your way to upskilling quickly and effectively.
If you have any questions, we would love to help. Explore all of our contact options on ASKUON including call, email, live chat and more.
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