Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations
Education
The Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations (GCAF) offers international students a pathway to further learning in coursework master's degrees initially in the Faculty of Business, Government and Law and the Faculty of Science and Technology (other Faculties may decide to use this pathway later). It is designed for students who have not met the direct entry into coursework Master course academic requirements. It would also be available to domestic students, if required, who gain entry to Mas
Official- Duration
- 6 months
- Qualification
- Graduate Certificate
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Bruce
- ACT · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 097614A
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Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations (GCAF) offers international students a pathway to further learning in coursework master's degrees initially in the Faculty of Business, Government and Law and the Faculty of Science and Technology (other Faculties may decide to use this pathway later). It is designed for students who have not met the direct entry into coursework Master course academic requirements. It would also be available to domestic students, if required, who gain entry to Master programs based on work experience and have no experience of higher education studies. The GCAF gives students the opportunity to develop and systematically apply academic literacies and research skills in the English language academic environment, and specialised theoretical and technical knowledge in their chosen fields of study or practice. The GCAF requires one semester of full time study.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Most University of Canberra coursework postgraduate admission is based on an AQF-equivalent bachelor degree. Some courses also consider grades, relevant paid work experience or recognised professional membership. 2. Bachelor-equivalent qualification or an expressly permitted experience/RPL route; course-specific requirements; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7.5L 8 · R 7 · W 7 · S 8
- TOEFL iBTOverall 102L 28 · R 24 · W 27 · S 26
- PTE AcademicOverall 73L 79 · R 65 · W 65 · S 79
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 191L 200 · R 185 · W 185 · S 200
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 191L 200 · R 185 · W 185 · S 200
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Most University of Canberra coursework postgraduate admission is based on an AQF-equivalent bachelor degree. Some courses also consider grades, relevant paid work experience or recognised professional membership.
Additional entry requirement
Bachelor-equivalent qualification or an expressly permitted experience/RPL route; course-specific requirements; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | UC - University of Canberra College, Bruce | 9 August 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | UC - University of Canberra College, Bruce | 15 February 2027 | — | $15,450per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | UC College, Bruce ACT | 9 August 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | UC College, Bruce ACT | 15 February 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
UC College, Bruce ACT
Building 5, Level B University of Canberra, Bruce, ACT, 2617, Bruce, ACT
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundationscanberra.edu.au
- University of Canberracanberra.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- International Course Guide 2027Official source
- UC College International Entry Requirements 2026Official source
- ELICOS course 2027Official source
- Standard academic entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source