Graduate certificate

A graduate certificate is primarily for undergraduates to pursue further study at this level.

The graduate certificate can be a bridging programme for candidates developing educational, professional or vocational knowledge in a new discipline, profession or subject area and/or as a broadening or deepening of skills or knowledge already gained in an undergraduate programme. Entry is open to undergraduates. However, those who have been able to demonstrate equivalent practical, professional or educational experience of an appropriate kind may be granted admission.

A person with a graduate certificate qualification is able to:

  • acquire and possess knowledge, analyse and solve problems, work and study independently
  • demonstrate intellectual independence, analytic awareness and sound communication skills.
A graduate certificate is registered at level 7 and requires a minimum of 40 credits at level 7; and requires a minimum of 60 credits from levels 5 or above. A graduate certificate may provide an entry point to postgraduate study.