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Due to the circumstances around COVID-19, you will begin your semester 2 studies online in 2020. However, when Government guidelines change, on-campus studies will be reintroduced.This immersive degree offers a unique learning experience, where you’ll gain real-world understanding of contemporary issues in tourism, an understanding of managing tourism in sites of environmental and cultural value and acquire skills to envisage and grow tourism enterprises.The University will utilise its strong industry connections and enable experiential learning opportunities to ensure your learning and work readiness is maximised. Learn through experience, including on-site learning, industry encounters, and critical reflections on your own tourist experiences.Tasmania will be used as a living laboratory for this course; the 7 UNESCO World Heritage listed properties within the island state, plus signature Tasmanian businesses such as Mona will be used as case studies for learning.You will also develop skills to manage the opportunities, complexity and sensitivities that arise when culture, environmental values and creativity intersect with business development and be equipped with entrepreneurial and leadership tools, frameworks and an attitude to work in a fast changing and competitive industry, disrupted constantly by technology and an ever-changing market.

Due to the circumstances around COVID-19, you will begin your semester 2 studies online in 2020. However, when Government guidelines change, on-campus studies will be reintroduced.For residents of Tasmania in Semester 2, 2020Scholarships are available for Tasmanian students studying in Semester 2, 2020.This degree offers a unique learning experience, where you will gain an understanding of contemporary issues in tourism, the global forces that shape it and the disruptive innovations that have changed the way tourism industry works.You will develop skills to manage the opportunities, complexity and sensitivities that arise when cultural, environmental values and creativity intersect with business development. You will also be equipped with entrepreneurial and marketing tools, frameworks and an attitude to work in a fast changing and competitive industry, that is constantly disrupted by technology and an ever-changing market.The University will utilise its strong industry connections to enable learning opportunities that will ensure your learning is maximised.What will I study?There are four compulsory units Tasmanian residents need to complete:Global Issues in tourism HGA502Sharing Economy and Disruptive Innovations HGA602Tourism, Creativity and Culture HGA318Foundations of Marketing BMA506Please note that these units differ to the units offered in the full-fee paying Graduate Certificate in Tourism, Environment and Cultural Heritage (details below).Our courses are available to students with a bachelor’s degree or two years’ relevant work experience, without costs or tuition fees. Further information about the Graduate Certificates in Business or Tourism can be found on our information page for Tasmanian residents.Full-fee paying Graduate Certificate in Tourism, Environment and Cultural HeritageThis degree offers a unique learning experience, where you will gain an understanding of contemporary issues in tourism, the global forces that shape it and the disruptive innovations that have changed the way tourism industry works. The University will utilise its strong industry connections and enable experiential learning opportunities to ensure your learning and work readiness is maximised.You will develop skills to manage the opportunities, complexity and sensitivities that arise when cultural, environmental values and creativity intersect with business development. You will also be equipped with entrepreneurial and marketing tools, frameworks and an attitude to work in a fast changing and competitive industry, that is constantly disrupted by technology and an ever-changing market.The University will utilise its strong industry connections to enable learning opportunities that will ensure your learning is maximised.

Due to the circumstances around COVID-19, you will begin your semester 2 studies online in 2020. However, when Government guidelines change, on-campus studies will be reintroduced.The Diploma of Arts provides you with opportunities to interpret human culture and behaviour from different perspectives and periods; to explore today’s big questions and learn how to support the social and economic development of the human race; and/or to be immersed in creativity, performance and innovation.The award is designed to allow you to choose your path: it can be the first year of your Bachelor of Arts study, or you may enrol in this degree to pursue your passion and undertake one of the majors in the BA, or if you decide you would like to extend your curiosity and try units from a number of disciplines. The Diploma of Arts gives you the flexibility to choose from subjects to build your knowledge and diversify your skills from a wide range of over twenty possible majors and minors in the Bachelor of Arts as well as many individual elective study options.

In 2021 this course is replaced by 42B Associate Degree in Education Support.The Associate Degree (Education Support) is a two-year course intended to provide an educational qualification for Teacher Aides/School Support Officers/Home Schooling parents.

The Graduate Certificate in Education is available to applicants who are enrolled through the Federal Government Scheme in the short and focused online course program. This initiative is introduced only for 6 months from May 2020. The short courses will run from July 2020 to December 2020. This initiative provides upskilling opportunities to those who are unemployed as well as pathways into a number of degree programs. Applicants should follow the course structure and rules that are specifically designed for this cohort. Check the course structure and course rules below before enrolling in subjects.The Graduate Certificate in Education is designed for educators seeking a short, flexible degree that can be tailored to their needs and interests. The program suits graduates and professionals who are looking to diversify or change their career direction. The program will also be of interest to graduates seeking a broad base in education and training to underpin career goals in generalist education roles in fields such as staff training and development, or policy and planning. In the 2020 Good Universities Guide, UOW Teacher Education ranked number 1 in Australia for learning resources, and number 1 in NSW for overall quality of educational experience and student support. UOW also received 5-star ratings for learner engagement, skills development, and teaching quality in the study area of Teacher Education.

This Graduate Certificate in Computing students will develop their foundation skills and knowledge in IT management, research, computer science and information technology. The course is nested with the Master of Computer Science and the Master of Information Technology.The Graduate Certificate in Computing is also available to applicants who are enrolled through the Federal Government Scheme in the short and focused online course program. This initiative is introduced only for 6 months from May 2020. The short courses will run from July 2020 to December 2020. This initiative provides upskilling opportunities to those who are unemployed as well as pathways into a number of degree programs. Applicants should follow the course structure and rules that are specifically designed for this cohort. Check the course structure and course rules below before enrolling in subjects

Maritime Studies deals with policy, law and security issues related to the world’s oceans. It addresses these issues in the contexts of the importance of the sea for trade, a source of both living and non-living marine resources, as an important natural environment, and as both a source of international political tensions and cooperation. The Graduate Certificate in Maritime Studies is designed to meet the early or mid-career education requirements of maritime professionals working in a policy or operational context, or those who intend to pursue a career in a maritime or related field.This degree provides a broad understanding of the law of the sea, ocean governance and maritime security. You will gain knowledge of areas such as maritime enforcement, maritime security threats and solutions, marine environmental law, regulation of shipping and marine resources management. You will learn to analyse the legal, political and operational factors that contribute to the development of the law of the sea and maritime policy, and devise solutions to gaps in legal and policy frameworks.Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate allows articulation into the Master of Maritime Policy or the Master of Fisheries Policy.The Graduate Certificate in Maritime Studies is also available to applicants who are enrolled through the Federal Government Scheme in the short and focused online course program. This initiative is introduced only for 6 months from May 2020. The short courses will run from July 2020 to December 2020. This initiative provides upskilling opportunities to those who are unemployed as well as pathways into a number of degree programs. Applicants should follow the course structure and rules that are specifically designed for this cohort. Check the course structure and course rules below before enrolling in subjects.

The Graduate Certificate in Nursing is a short, focused, clinically-based course with academic and industry relevance. It is designed to allow professional development to occur in tandem with academic rigour.Candidates may exit following completion of the required subjects, having acquired advanced knowledge in their chosen fields and having been prepared for advanced practice.The Graduate Certificate in Nursing is also available to applicants who are enrolled through the Federal Government Scheme in the short and focused online course program. This initiative is introduced only for 6 months from May 2020. The short courses will run from July 2020 to December 2020. This initiative provides upskilling opportunities to those who are unemployed as well as pathways into a number of degree programs. Applicants should follow the course structure and rules that are specifically designed for this cohort. Check the course structure and course rules below before enrolling in subjects.

The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies is a clinically-based program that prepares practitioners for advanced professional practice in the specialist field of aged care and rehabilitation services.Graduates are able to critically review the health and wellbeing of older people, review social policy in aged care from a national and international perspective, and demonstrate facilitation and advocacy skills to work with users, carers and colleagues in the health, social care and voluntary sectors.The Graduate Certificate in Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies is also available to applicants who are enrolled through the Federal Government Scheme in the short and focused online course program. This initiative is introduced only for 6 months from May 2020. The short courses will run from July 2020 to December 2020. This initiative provides upskilling opportunities to those who are unemployed as well as pathways into a number of degree programs. Applicants should follow the course structure and rules that are specifically designed for this cohort. Check the course structure and course rules below before enrolling in subjects.

The Graduate Certificate in Public Health provides an overview of key public health concepts and issues, including the social complexities of health. The subjects delivered in this degree provide postgraduate academic skills for students to take forward in their course and insight into the challenges involved in system level change to improve the health of our vulnerable communities.The Graduate Certificate in Public Health is also available to applicants who are enrolled through the Federal Government Scheme in the short and focused online course program. This initiative is introduced only for 6 months from May 2020. The short courses will run from July 2020 to December 2020. This initiative provides up-skilling opportunities to those who are unemployed as well as pathways into a number of degree programs. Applicants should follow the course structure and rules that are specifically designed for this cohort. Check the course structure and course rules below before enrolling in subjects.