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Graduate Certificate in Creative Leadership (ARC601.1)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| UC - Canberra, Online |
1.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Arts and Communications |
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| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 8 | |
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Commonwealth Support Place (CSP)
Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Research Students
Most domestic Higher Degree by Research students are supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset Scholarship and are not liable for fees up the standard course duration. Find out more about your eligibility here.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC - Canberra, Online |
1.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Arts and Communications |
||
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
|
|
View requirements | 8 | |
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
A creative approach to leadership
Get tailored advice and mentoring from industry experts in the Graduate Certificate in Creative Leadership. Learn how to lead a team or a project with confidence. Build trust in your creative judgement and capacity to bring others with you.
Upon graduation from the Graduate Certificate in Creative Leadership, you will have developed skills that signal your leadership capabilities to others in your industry. You will also have formed valuable connections that will help you with future projects and open up new career possibilities.
With this formal qualification, you’ll stand out from the crowd and know that you’re ready for the next stage in your career.
Study a Graduate Certificate in Creative Leadership at UC and you will:
- Learn to navigate change and confidently produce novel solutions
- Apply creative thinking to solve complex problems
- Engage respectfully with Indigenous approaches and knowledge
- Determine and lead inclusive strategies in creative practice
- Understand how to anticipate and respond to technological innovations
- Create business strategies for creative projects.
Work Integrated Learning
Thanks to our partnership with the Compton School, you’ll develop your leadership skills with Compton’s Creative Fellows who will mentor your learning and ensure its practical relevance. Your personal work projects can form part of your learnings and you can share these learnings with your peers who may be experience a journey similar to yours.
Career opportunities
- Project Lead
- Entrepreneur
- Creative Business Owner
- Creative Director
- Creative Projects Manager
- Public Service Executive
Course-specific information
To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Creative Leadership, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution. Designed as part of a nested series, you can choose to continue studying the Master of Creative Industries simply by adding on additional units of study.
Students must have a bachelor degree in any field as approved by the University.
Additional admission requirements
None.
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Graduate Certificate in Creative Leadership (ARC601) | 12 credit points
Art, Technology and Business G (11864) | 3 credit points — Level G
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Year 2
Course duration
Standard 1 year part time. Maximum duration is 3 years.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Engage respectfully with Indigenous approaches and knowledge to strengthen the creative sector. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. UC graduates are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Use local Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline; communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways. |
| Apply creative thinking approaches to solve complex problems. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. UC graduates are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Use local Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline; communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways. |
| Determine, lead, and implement inclusive strategies in creative practice. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. UC graduates are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Use local Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline; communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways. |
| Evaluate and navigate change and uncertainty to confidently produce novel solutions. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. UC graduates are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Use local Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline; communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways. |
| Anticipate and respond innovatively to key technological trends. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. UC graduates are global citizens: Communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways. |
| Create business strategies and pitch ideas for creative projects. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; and display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. UC graduates are global citizens: Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Use local Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline; communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways. |
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Creative Leadership | GradCert CreativeLeadership |
Honours
None.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Current and Commencing Students: | Email FAD.Student@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1300 301 727 |
| Prospective Domestic Students: | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
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