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When it comes to studying in Australia, the Group of Eight universities always attract the most attention. Becausemost Go8 postgraduateprogrammes require an Australianundergraduate GPA of at least 65%, this hard requirement shuts some students out.
Don’t worry though — many Australian universities also offerGraduate Certificate (GC) and Graduate Diploma (GD)programmes, which are ideal for students whose academic background doesn’t directly meet master’s entry requirements!
In most cases, upon successfully completing the GC/GD programme with the required grade, you canprogress directlyinto the master’s, with all creditsfully countedtowards the master’s degree — the total time taken is exactly the same as entering the master’s directly,with no extra time or tuition fees.
What are GC and GD programmes?
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GC=Graduate Certificate= a postgraduate certificate programme, typically0.5 years
GD=Graduate Diploma= a postgraduate diploma programme, typically1 year
Simply put, both qualifications are bridging programmes that sit between a bachelor’s degree (Bachelor) and a master’s degree,bridging the gap,suitable for students whose academic average, disciplinary background, or qualifications do not directly meet master’s entry requirements.
Here is a detailed overview of
Go8 GC/GD programmes
The Australian National University (ANU)QS Ranking: No. 1 in Australia, No. 31 in the world
Commonly known as ANU, founded in 1946 and located in Australia’s capitalCanberra, ANU enjoys a prime location, a strong academic culture, and a strong emphasis on research — it is a public research-intensivecomprehensive university . It was established by anAct of the Australian Federal Parliamentand is the highest-ranking institution in Australia to holdnational universitystatus.
Programmes available in Finance | Management | Accountingand other fields
Graduate Certificate of Finance and Actuarial Statistic
Entry requirements:Australian undergraduate GPA 4.5/7 = 60%
Progression to postgraduate requirements:Complete the GC and achieve 4.5/7 = 60%
Eligible to progress to the following ANU master’s programmes
Master of Finance
Master of Applied Finance
Master of Statistics
Master of Actuarial Studies
Master of Actuarial Practice
Graduate Certificate of Management
Entry requirements:Australian undergraduate GPA 4/7 = 50%
Progression to postgraduate requirements:Complete the GC and achieve 5/7 = 65%
Eligible to progress to the following ANU master’s programmes:
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Information Systems
Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Master of International Management
Master of Marketing Management
Master of Project Management
Graduate Certificate of Accounting
Entry requirements:Australian undergraduate GPA 4.5/7 = 60%
Progression to postgraduate requirements:Complete the GC and achieve 4.5/7 = 60%
Eligible to progress to the following ANU master’s programmes
Master of Accounting
Master of Professional Accounting
Master of Applied Accounting(Progression to postgraduate requirements:Complete the GC and achieve 5/7 = 65%)
The University of New South Wales,QS Ranking: No. 4 in Australia, No. 44 in the world
Commonly known as UNSW, founded in 1949 and located inAustralia’sNew South WalescapitalSydney, it is a publicresearch-intensive universityand a member of the Group of Eight university alliance. UNSW has 78 research centres, 3 research institutes, and 6 teaching hospitals, making it one of Australia’s major research hubs.
Programmes available in Financeand other fields
Graduate Certificate in Commerce
Entry requirements:Australian undergraduate GPA 60%
Progression to postgraduate requirements:Complete the GC and achieve 65%
Eligible to progress to the following UNSW master’s programmes
Master of Commerce / Master of Commerce (Extension)
The University of Queensland, QS Ranking: No. 5 in Australia, No. 46 in the world
Commonly known as “UQ”, located in Brisbane, Queensland, close to the world-famous Gold Coast resort. A world-class research university, founded in 1910 , it isQueensland’sfirst comprehensive university. Its Tourism and Hotel Management programme is the only Australian university programme accredited by UNWTO, and is exceptionally strong.
Programmes available in Business | Tourism | Economics | IT | Engineering | Linguistics and more
Graduate Certificate in Business
Entry requirements:Australian undergraduate GPA 50%
Progression to postgraduate requirements:Complete the GC and achieve 4.5/7
Eligible to progress to the following master’s programmes
Master of Business
Graduate Certificate in Commerce
Entry requirements: Australian undergraduate GPA 50%
Progression to postgraduate requirements: Complete the GC and achieve 4.5/7
Eligible to progress to the following master’s programmes
Master of Commerce
Graduate Certificate in Tourism, Hotel and Event Management
Entry requirements:Australian undergraduate GPA 50%
Progression to postgraduate requirements:Complete the GC and achieve 4.5/7
Eligible to progress to the following master’s programmes
Master of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management
Graduate Certificate in Economics
Entry requirements:Australian undergraduate GPA 50%
Progression to postgraduate requirements:Complete the GC and achieve 4.5/7
Eligible to progress to the following master’s programmes
Master of Economics
Master of International Economics and Finance
Graduate Certificate in Communication
Entry requirements:Australian undergraduate GPA 60%
Progression to postgraduate requirements:Complete the GC and achieve 65%
Eligible to progress to the following master’s programmes
Master of Communication
Graduate Certificate in Computer Science
Entry requirements:Australian undergraduate GPA 50%
Progression to postgraduate requirements:Complete the GC and achieve 65%
Eligible to progress to the following master’s programmes
Master of Computer Science
Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science
Entry requirements:Australian undergraduate GPA 50%
Progression to postgraduate requirements:Complete the GC and achieve 4.5/7
Eligible to progress to the following master’s programmes
Master of Engineering Science
Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics
Entry requirements:Australian undergraduate GPA 50%
Progression to postgraduate requirements:Complete the GC and achieve 4.5/7
Eligible to progress to the following master’s programmes
Master of Applied Linguistics
Monash University, QS Ranking: No. 6 in Australia, No. 55 in the world
Located inMelbourne, Australia’s cultural, artistic, and industrial hub, and also a member of theGroup of Eight university alliance. Its Pharmacy programme currently ranks second in the world; its Education programme is also highly regarded, ranking sixth globally. Media and Communication Studies is another signature strength, ranked in the global top 20. It is a public comprehensiveresearch-intensive university.
Programmes available in Business | Education and more
Graduate Certificate in Education Studies
Entry requirements:Australian undergraduate GPA 50%
Progression to postgraduate requirements:Complete the GC and achieve 60%
Eligible to progress to the following master’s programmes
Master of Education
Graduate Certificate in Business
Entry requirements:Australian undergraduate GPA 55%
Progression to postgraduate requirements:Complete the GC and achieve 60%
Eligible to progress to the following master’s programmes
Master of Business
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The above covers a selection of popular GC/GD programmes at Go8 universities — as you can see, the range of fields available is quite broad,covering Business (Finance, Accounting, Statistics, etc.), IT, Engineering, Linguistics, Education, and more. If you’d like to plan further or learn more, feel free to contact me directly!If you need tofind out about entry score requirements for Chinese undergraduate degrees,you’re welcome to message our education consultants directly for a detailed consultation and assessment.
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