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Choosing to study a Graduate Diploma in Communication will enhance your knowledge and skills as a professional and highly skilled worker, applying communication principles to global issues and organisational trends.Building on prior studies in your undergraduate degree, you will focus on the direct application of communication to issues relevant to senior management decisions. You will investigate solutions to problems regarding analysis, planning, implementation and evaluation, across a range of professional communication environments.Work Integrated Learning is a key focus of the course and there are extensive opportunities to connect with industry, including real-world case studies, industry-linked research and practice projects.Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Communication will receive credit for the four Graduate Certificate (level G) units.If you are interested in pursuing a career in research, we provide a clear pathway to the Master of Communication degree.

Studying the part-time Graduate Certificate in Communication will further develop your knowledge and proficiencies and apply communication principles to global issues and organisational trends. Building on prior studies in your undergraduate degree, you will focus on the direct application of communication to issues relevant to senior management decisions.You will explore a unique set of skills in terms of analysis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, across a range of professional communication environments. Progression from this course to the Graduate Diploma in Communication and the Master of Communication is available by enrolling in additional units.Work Integrated Learning is a key focus of this course and you will be given the extensive opportunities to connect with industry, including real-world case studies, industry-linked research and practice projects.In making an offer to an applicant, the University will give consideration to a range of factors including English proficiency, academic record and/or employment experience.If you’re interested in pursuing a career in research, we provide a clear pathway to the Master of Communication degree.

Suitable for a range of education professionals, the Graduate Certificate in Education will teach you how to implement learning and development initiatives within government divisions or in your relevant industry. You will study the theoretical approaches behind good leadership and deepen your knowledge of educational practices at a local, national and global level.This flexible course can be studied either full-time or part-time, with units presented via a range of different format options, including online and face to face across flexible, intensive and on-campus delivery modes, to help you balance study with your other commitments. You will graduate ready to succeed in your future field, whether that is educational leadership, training and career development, a role in the workplace learning sector, further postgraduate study in education, or beyond.This course has been developed with Work Integrated Learning (WIL) at its core. The content has been created by education professionals, and kept relevant and up-to-date through consistent monitoring of, and engagement with, the industry. You will undertake authentic assessment tasks which are highly relevant to the day-to-day practice of education, dealing regularly with real-world problems, and will be encouraged to apply course learnings to your own educational employment context.If you are interested in further study, this course is designed as a pathway to the Master of Education. If you are keen to pursue a career in research, we provide a clear path to the Master of Education (Research) degree.This course is not externally accredited and, therefore, it is not recognised as a teaching qualification in Australia. If you are looking to transition into a teaching career, UC offers postgraduate courses in Education.

This two-year part-time course is a professional qualification in counselling, offering a flexible pathway for entry-level ‘helping professionals’. Accredited by both the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), it also meets PACFA’s Professional Training Standards. You will study in a supportive learning environment with a focus on skills development and interactive teaching and will cover a range of counselling modalities all taught within research-informed and ethical frameworks and applicable to a variety of settings. With a focus on experiential learning, you will be offered a counselling placement and will participate in small group supervision on campus.At the completion of your degree, you will be able to demonstrate competence in a range of counselling skills, including assessment, collaborative goal setting, reflective listening, empathy, change interventions and termination. You will graduate ready to work across a range of public, private and community sector organisations and teams, in areas such as health and family support services, drugs and alcohol, youth work, disability and mental health, or you can continue your studies with a Master of Counselling, available by enrolling in additional units.Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is a central component of this course and you will undertake at least 260 hours in a counselling placement within an appropriate agency, which often leads to direct employment opportunities for our students. You will also attend field seminars on professional issues and, in conjunction with your agency placement, you may be able to receive practical experience at UC’s on-campus Student Led Counselling Clinic, located in the Health Hub, where you would provide counselling to adult individuals under the close supervision of a qualified counsellor and UC educator.During your course, you will also participate in and facilitate group sessions using major models of counselling, acquiring unique experiential learning by being both a participant and facilitator of a group. You will be eligible to become a member of UC’s PG Counselling Courses Advisory Group which meets two or three times a year, and upon graduation will be encouraged to join professional associations such as the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) to obtain your accreditation as a counsellor.Applicants must:Applicants are expected to demonstrate a level of mature life experience and self-awareness shown by the capacity to reflect on and learn from experience, including being open to positive and challenging feedback.There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an Overall Academic IELTS score of 7.0 with no band score less than 7.0.Students are required to undergo Working with Vulnerable People registration and a Police Check to meet the requirements of some course units.This course has been accredited by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), and has been designed to meet PACFA’s Professional Training Standards. Following successful completion of the degree you can apply for membership to PACFA and/or ACA. Depending on your professional experience, you may apply for listing on the PACFA register as a counsellor.A clear study pathway exists between this degree and the Master of Counselling. Students who have completed this course may apply and receive credit for units within the master’s course.

If you are currently employed in an informatics or IT role within the public sector and looking for career advancement, then the part-time UC Graduate Certificate in Government Informatics course could be the boost you need to take your career to the next level. This degree is delivered as part of the Digital Graduate Program run by the Australian Federal Government’s Digital Transformation Agency in conjunction with a public sector sponsor organisation (which is usually your current place of employment), and is aimed at fostering future government leaders in IT. Over the course, you will be given the opportunity to advance your technical knowledge, develop your theoretical skills, and learn how to communicate complex ideas and make high-level management decisions within a government environment. At the completion of your degree, you can use your newfound knowledge to look for innovative ways to improve the way informatics is perceived and dealt with by your own government department, or, if you wish, explore a range of potential public sector employment opportunities in departments as varied as Defence, Finance, Health, Social Services, Foreign Affairs and Trade, and more.This course is the embodiment of WIL, as the unique approach of this course requires that students stay embedded in their current workplace during their studies at UC. This methodology actively encourages students to undertake real-world projects relating to their own workplace issues and put theory into practice on a daily basis.Whether you’re working for a large or small government department, the very nature of this course also means that you will be able study with complete support and encouragement from your employer.The UC Graduate Certificate in Government Informatics is a unique course that offers those already working in IT within a government environment the opportunity to progress into any of the following positions including:Students must have a bachelor’s degree in business informatics, information systems, information technology or a related discipline or equivalent from Australia or a recognised overseas institution. Additionally, students must be currently employed in an informatics area of a public sector agency. This course is available on a restricted basis to students in the Digital Graduate Program being run by the Australian Federal Government’s Digital Transformation Agency.

If you see yourself enriching the lives of people around the globe, then the interdisciplinary Graduate Diploma in International Development will give you an insightful understanding of the ways in which theories of development connect with development politics and practices.You will study a range of compelling topics, including gender issues, poverty, conflict, HIV and agro-forestry, and will undertake your own individual development project. Your core skills will be strengthened for a career in the public development sector or in multinational organisations across Australia and abroad.You will have extensive opportunities to undertake real-world assessments, study live case studies, and explore industry-linked research projects. The course is intrinsically connected to the international development sector, with regular involvement from organisations such as the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Care Australia, UNESCO, United Nations Development Programme and international embassies based in Canberra.Successful completion of this course can lead you to admission for the Master of International Development.

Throughout this course you will explore the theory and practice of development on a global level, while considering an ethical approach that reflects social, cultural and environmental factors. You will cover important topics like the issues of gender, poverty and empowerment, and the history and politics of developmental theory, and will learn how to design and evaluate an international project.Your future career could be working in the public development sector, for multinational organisations, or as a project manager or consultant for non-government organisations like the Australian Red Cross or World Vision.You will have extensive opportunities to undertake real-world assessments, study live case studies, and explore industry-linked research projects. The course is intrinsically connected to the international development sector, with regular involvement from organisations including the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Care Australia, UNESCO, United Nations Development Programme and international embassies based in Canberra.Progression from this course to the Graduate Diploma in International Development and the Master of International Development is available by enrolling in additional units.

If you’re a science undergraduate considering enrolment in the Master of Pharmacy course at UC, but you are missing some of the pre-requisites, then the Graduate Certificate in Pharmacotherapy course is the perfect course to help bring you up to speed - fast.This full time (1 semester), or part-time (2 semesters) will teach you pharmacy basics in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, anatomy, and physiology; and allow you to meet the minimum pre-requisite units to transition into the Master of Pharmacy course confidently.If you’re looking for a subject study change and wish to use your existing studies to leverage a new career direction in pharmacy, then this bridging course is the perfect solution. It is also a great way to test the waters if you have been outside of study for a while.Take a proactive approach to your career in pharmacy and sign up for the Graduate Certificate in Pharmacotherapy today.Students must hold an undergraduate science degree or hold qualifications deemed to be equivalent by the University's Admissions Committee.To become a registered pharmacist, graduates are required to complete an internship year of supervised practice and pass Australian Pharmacy Board examinations.

Social media is becoming an increasingly powerful player in the dynamic media landscape, particularly as a means of engaging with customers and analysing their behaviour. This flexible part-time course will introduce you to key subjects in social media, including social informatics; government, media and public engagement; philosophies of communication; new technologies and the future of the online environment.You will develop the practical and theoretical skills associated with different technological approaches and platforms, and will graduate able to competently negotiate both current and emerging social media entities within a private, public or not-for-profit workplace environment.You will be encouraged to investigate real-world industry scenarios as part of your Work Integrated Learning assessment program. Students often explore projects which focus on social media in their own industry or workplace, and their reports go on to make substantial improvements to how social media is used within these organisations.It is assumed that students will have knowledge in at least one of the following areas: public and organisational communication, media, public policy and programs, administration, management, social systems, or fundamental skills in information communication technologies.If you’re interested in pursuing a career in research, we provide a clear pathway to the Master of Communication degree.

If you’re already a qualified and registered nurse keen to hone your skills in Clinical Leadership, Complex Care, Critical Care or Mental Health, then the Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing is the natural stepping stone for career progression.The Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing offers you the chance to get advanced specialised healthcare training while gaining additional qualifications and experience in clinical leadership and management.Specific areas of health include; Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Critical Care Unit (CCU), Trauma Management (Critical Care), Mental Health, or Chronic Illness and Disease Management (Complex Care).Take control of your career and sign up for the Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing course at UC today.This is your chance to improve your skills and become part of a highly specialised team of healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the professional standards of nursing around the world.The concept of WIL is a vital component of the Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing, and throughout the course you will be trained and mentored by UC’s experienced educators; many of whom hold leadership positions in the nursing profession. As part of this course, you’ll also be invited to participate in industry-related seminars, workshops, and conferences where you’ll be exposed to cutting-edge research and innovative healthcare solutions.A UC Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing is a well-respected and recognised qualification that opens many opportunities for career progression. This a perfect solution for those looking for extended practice experience and higher qualifications in the following areas:Applicants need to meet all three criteria:Assumed knowledge: capacity to produce high-quality scholarly papers in English.Please note: completion of this course does NOT lead to registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).