Undergraduate
Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Arts, Social Science and Languages
2021
The Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Arts, Social Sciences and Languages is a 6-month course that offers you the opportunity to upskill or reskill and retrain.
Available 100% online or on campus, the course equips you with a solid grounding in key discipline areas of the arts. It is also a direct pathway into related higher education courses, should you wish to continue studying.
During this course, you will begin to explore elementary concepts in the arts and social sciences, which will provide you with insight into academic work in these fields and a grounding for more advanced studies. This course will support your learning needs and develop your study skills.
On completing the Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Arts, Social Sciences and Languages, you will be eligible to use the credit you've gained towards further study in a:
- Diploma of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts
- Diploma of Indigenous Research
Advanced standing will be granted for some of or all the subjects you successfully complete. If further study is your intention, be sure to check the requirements of your preferred undergraduate degree to determine how many credits you can transfer.
Should you continue your studies with a Diploma of Arts or Bachelor of Arts at CDU, all credits for an Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Arts, Social Sciences and Languages will be transferred.
Contact details
For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:
Course structure
This 40-credit point course consists of two (2) Core Units and two (2) Specialist Elective units chosen from a range of units at an Introductory level. The combination of introductory and first-year degree level subjects is designed to help you develop introductory knowledge in the arts, social sciences and languages, and the necessary skills for successful university studies.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Core (2 units) |
20cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.
CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability |
|
Specialist Elective
|
20cp |
Specialist Elective units totalling 20 credit points selected from one of the following specialisations below: Indigenous Research |
| 40cp | Total Credit Points |
Study plan
Students Commencing in Semester 1
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard full time or part time load.
Full-time Study Plan
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability | CO | ||
| IAS201 Cultural Capabilities | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective 1 | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective 2 | SE | ||
Part-time Study Plan
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring Sustainability | CO | IAS201 Cultural Capabilities | CO |
| Specialist Elective 1 | SE | Specialist Elective 2 | SE |
Specialist Elective Availability
Please note: due to unit availability some specialist areas can only be undertaken part-time.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Indigenous Research | |
| IND170 Indigenous Research: Guiding Principles | IAS124 Contested Knowledges |
| Global Humanities | |
| IAS101 Indigenous Australia IAS133 Introduction to International Relations IAS131 Colonising Australia |
IAS102 Northern Exposure IAS124 Contested Knowledges IAS132 Colonial Rule in South East Asia |
| Languages | |
| IAS161 Language Studies 1 IAS162 Language Studies 2 |
IAS161 Language Studies 1 IAS162 Language Studies 2 |
| Digital Media | |
| IAS173 Drawing and Other Visual Representation Tools
|
IAS112 Creative Practice in a Digital Context IAS114 Introduction to Screen Media IAS173 Drawing and Other Visual Representation Tools IAS174 Digital Media and Online Content Design |
| Society and Culture | |
| IAS121 Critical and Creative Thinking IAS123 Sociological Perspectives |
IAS122 Ethics and Decision Theory IAS124 Contested Knowledges |
Course fees
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) Australian Citizenship; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit.
2021: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
Domestic students - undergraduate studies
SATAC
UAC
If you do not meet any of the criteria above please visit Pathways to study to view the options available to you.