Program Requirements
The Graduate Certificate of Arts requires the completion of 24 units, which must consist of:
24 units from completion of one of the following specialisations:
Art History and Curatorial Studies
General and Applied Linguistics
Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies
Music Composition, Arranging, and Sound Design I
Musicology, Ethnomusicology, and Music Curatorship I
Specialisations
Admission Requirements
A Bachelor degree or international equivalent. 
All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students
Indicative fees
- Annual indicative fee for domestic students
- $10,416.00
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $17,400.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
By studying the Graduate Certificate of Arts you will gain a graduate level understanding in the humanities, social sciences, languages, visual arts, or music. Studied over one semester full-time, or one year part-time, the Graduate Certificate of Arts provides a foundation for further graduate study including some Master’s programs.
Specialisations
You can choose from a broad range of disciplines in which to specialize: Anthropology (including Biological Anthropology), Archaeological Science, Art History and Curatorial Studies, Biographical Research and Writing, Classics, Cultural and Environmental Heritage, Development, Digital Arts, History, Indigenous Policy, Linguistics (General and Applied), Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies, Museums and Collections (including Education and Heritage Interpretation), Music, Social Research and Visual Arts.
Career Options
ANU provides you with more choice for your entrance score by offering the new Flexible Double Degree program.
The ANU Flexible Double Degree lets you build skills for your chosen career without forfeiting your passion. It's your choice to build a double degree partnership that suits your head and your heart.http://students.anu.edu.au/applications/
NEW program - available for applications commencing from Summer Session, 2015
Employment Opportunities
Most of today’s graduates will change career paths four or five times during their working life. Your Graduate Certificate of Arts will deepen or broaden your knowledge, and enhance the skills you need to keep ahead of the changes that all of us face in our careers.After completing this degree, you will be equipped with high level communications skills and will be able to apply your developed critical and analytical skills to a range of contexts, including in professional and academic careers.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Arts, students will have developed the appropriate disciplinary knowledge and acquired advanced skills to:
- critically apply theoretical frameworks and research techniques to understanding national and international issues and problems;
- relate a field of study in the arts, humanities or social sciences to its wider cultural and societal context;
- critically evaluate ideas and develop creative solutions to complex problems; and
- communicate and debate complex issues both orally and in writing using a variety of media.
Further Information
Music Performance I Specialisation
Applicants will be expected to have pre-existing musical knowledge such as a competency level equivalent to completion of a Bachelor of Music, or a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Music, or equivalent qualifications or experience.
Entry to the Graduate Music Performance courses is by completion of MUSI3002 Music Performance 6 with a mark of at least 65, or audition at equivalent level. Applicants wishing to enrol in Graduate Music Performance courses are advised to contact the School to arrange for an audition as soon as possible. E: schoolofmusic@anu.edu.au.
Music Composition, Arranging and Sound Design I Specialisation
Applicants will be expected to have pre-existing musical knowledge such as a competency level equivalent to completion of a Bachelor of Music, or a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Music, or equivalent qualifications or experience.
Entry to the Graduate Composition, Arranging and Sound Design courses is by completion of MUSI3315 Creative Musicianship 6 with a mark of at least 65, or submission of a portfolio of works of equivalent standard. Applicants wishing to enrol in Graduate Composition, Arranging and Sound Design courses are advised to contact the ANU School of Music to arrange for assessment of the portfolio as soon as possible. E: schoolofmusic@anu.edu.au
Digital Arts Specialisation
Entry to the Digital Arts Specialisation requires a successful assessment of a portfolio of works and other supporting material. Before applying, applicants should consult the ANU School of Art website where the requirements are listed and supporting material submission information is detailed: http://soa.anu.edu.au/how-apply/postgraduate-coursework-applications
Visual Arts Specialisation
Entry to the Visual Arts/Digital Arts Specialisation requires a successful assessment of a portfolio of works and other supporting material. Before applying, applicants should consult the ANU School of Art website where the requirements are listed and supporting material submission information is detailed: http://soa.anu.edu.au/how-apply/postgraduate-coursework-application