The ultimate creative license
Untap your potential
Discover your leadership potential in the creative or cultural sector with the Graduate Certificate in Creative Industries. This course will help you to build the professional judgement needed to navigate the complexities unique to the creative and cultural sectors with confidence.
Analyse the key issues impacting the creative sector and fine tune your skills in problem-solving, critical thinking and negotiation. Get inspired with guest lecturers and course content from leaders working in the nation’s top creative and cultural institutions. Plus, build networks that will help shape the future deals and connections of your career.
What is a graduate certificate?
This is a short postgraduate qualification that is made up of four subjects. It's a smart choice for those looking to upskill quickly as it can be completed part-time over two, four-month semesters. It also offers a direct pathway into a master’s degree if you decide to keep studying.
You call the shots
Study your way with flexible learning options.
Connect and grow
Get inspired with guest-lectures from industry leaders.
Adobe Creative Campus
UC is one of only five Adobe Creative Campuses in Australia.
You call the shots
Study your way with flexible learning options.
Connect and grow
Get inspired with guest-lectures from industry leaders.
Adobe Creative Campus
UC is one of only five Adobe Creative Campuses in Australia.
Develop professional judgement and decision-making skills.
Learn to navigate the industry and contacts with confidence.
Develop the skills needed for tomorrow’s workplace.
Learn how to conduct business in culturally appropriate ways.
Graduate sooner
Get qualified in 12 months (part-time)
Get qualified in 12 months (part-time)
Intakes in February and July
Only 4 units to complete
Reduced fees are available for Domestic students with Commonwealth Support Places
Why study at UC
UC’s Graduate Certificate in Creative Industries allows you to tailor your degree to match your future vision, with a broad range of creative and cultural elective units on offer. What’s more, this industry-connected and hands-on degree is perfect for those looking to understand the business side of the creative and cultural sectors.
UC is committed to making sure you enjoy a truly flexible and inclusive learning experience that works for you and with you – no matter who or where you are. We will connect you to student support, career advisors and an inspiring cohort of teachers and industry experts to ensure you are supported every step of the way.
Stand-out and step-up
Gain the skills and knowledge needed to step-up into a leadership role.
Get building
Learn how to form and nurture the relationships that will shape your career.
Get a taste for further study
Progress into a master’s degree by enrolling in additional units.
UC is Canberra’s first Adobe Creative Campus, offering full, FREE access to Adobe Express! All UC students can use Adobe Express for free, while students in creative disciplines can also gain free access to Adobe Creative Cloud.
Whether you’re telling a story through visuals, building a portfolio or exploring new creative possibilities, you’ll have the resources to turn ideas into reality. Plus, you can earn badges that will help you stand out to potential employers! Upskill in Adobe by taking a short training course that demonstrates your skills in visual design, social media and more.
With considerable government investments in the creative sectors, it’s vital that you have the right skills to position yourself for success.
At over 9%, Canberra has one of the largest proportions of creative knowledge workers in Australia (2021 Census) and creative businesses in the ACT continue to grow with an average of 6.45% growth since 2017 (ABS, 2021)!
The Graduate Certificate in Creative Industries will equip you with core skills in creative leadership, networking, critical thinking and creative problem-solving, ensuring you remain at the forefront of the industry. Whether you choose to work in Canberra, or take your skills outside the city, upon graduation, you’ll be ready to take on a broad range of roles across the creative and cultural sectors.
What you will learn
Impact and Enterprise (11155.2)
Creativity and Digital Engagement (11862.1)
Indigeneity and the Creative Sector (11863.1)
Restricted Choice Unit (11866.1)
You may be eligible to defer payment of your tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme.
Visit FEE-HELP for lots of useful information about eligibility, how to apply and pay. You can apply for FEE-HELP once you have enrolled in a course.
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Master of Creative Industries
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Intakes: February & July
Graduate Certificate in Design
Graduate Diploma in Creative Industries
Delivery: Online & On campus
Duration: 2 years (part-time), 12 months (full-time)
Intakes: February & July
Master of Creative Industries
Delivery: Online & On campus
Duration: 4 years (part-time) 2 years (full-time)
Intakes: February & July
Graduate Certificate in Screen Development
Delivery: Online & On campus
Duration: 12 months (part-time)
Intakes: February & July
Read more >
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