Certificate in Arts
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Overview
Certificate in Arts
The Certificate in Arts (CertArts) is designed for you to study at university level without having to commit to several years of study.
It is also an option if you want to take a few courses for interest, or study part-time.
Certificate in Arts
- Study from a range of subjects which offer field trips, real-world case studies, projects, and more.
- Complete four standard courses of your choice at 100 and/or 200-level in no more than two subjects.
- This Certificate can be studied full-time in 6 months or part-time for up to 5 years.
- Can be used as a pathway to the Diploma in Arts or the Bachelor of Arts with the ability to transfer your credits to those degrees.
Certificate in Arts
To enrol in the certificate, you will need:
- University Entrance (or equivalent). UC offers transition programmes for those who need help meeting these requirements.
- If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Undergraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Certificate in Arts or use the admission requirements checker.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Certificate in Arts
The Certificate in Arts is made up of 60 points of courses from Bachelor of Arts subjects, and can be awarded in one Arts subject if at least 30 points are chosen.
It can be completed full-time within 6 months, or part-time for up to 5 years.
You can transfer the credits you gain during the Certificate in Arts to the Diploma in Arts or Bachelor of Arts (and some other degrees), as long as you have not already graduated with the Certificate.
For the full degree requirements, see the Regulations for the Certificate in Arts.
Certificate in Arts
You can choose 60 points of courses at 100-level or above.
To be awarded your CertArts with a major, you will need to choose at least 30 points from a single subject.
Other courses
These courses from other arts-related subjects can also count towards your Certificate:
Domestic students
2025 tuition fee estimate: $3,577 (60 points)
2026 tuition fee estimate: $3,791 (60 points)
International students
2025 tuition fee estimate: $16,400 (60 points)
2026 tuition fee estimate: $17,050 (60 points)
2027 tuition fee estimate: $17,800 (60 points)
Certificate in Arts
Certificate in Arts
Arts graduates enjoy a raft of exciting career destinations, for instance in media, government, international relations, arts, culture, heritage, archives, politics, public policy, writing, editing, PR, communications, conservation, tourism, teaching, community development, publishing, design, business, advertising, and marketing.
Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
Example degree structure diagram
Each small block represents a 15-point course. However, some courses may be 30 points or more.
This diagram is an example only – other combinations are possible. For specific course requirements, see the Regulations for the Certificate in Arts.
