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About the course
This 24-unit postgraduate graduate certificate builds understanding of Asia through multiple disciplinary perspectives. It is designed for people seeking practical, real-world knowledge relevant to government, business and community contexts in Australia and the region. Students choose from a broad selection of postgraduate courses offered across the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, enabling a flexible study pathway that complements varied professional and academic interests.
What you might learn
You will develop a deeper, multi-disciplinary understanding of Asia and strengthen professional skills for engaging with the region. The program supports tailored learning through course choices drawn from related College of Asia and the Pacific masters offerings. Students build analytical and policy-relevant capability, improve regional awareness and apply concepts to contemporary issues affecting Asia and Australia, providing a foundation for further postgraduate study or workplace application.
Career outcome
Graduates can apply Asia-focused knowledge in roles that require regional understanding and cross-cultural or policy insight. Typical pathways include government and public policy, diplomacy and international engagement, defence and security analysis, international development, business and trade advisory, NGOs and community organisations, and research or further postgraduate study in Asia-Pacific and international affairs fields. Outcomes vary depending on selected courses and prior experience.
Entry requirements
Applicants need a recognised bachelor degree (or graduate diploma/certificate) with a minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0, or 24 units of postgraduate study with GPA 4.0/7.0. Alternatively, GRE General (within 5 years) with at least 155 Verbal, 155 Quantitative and 4.0 Analytical Writing plus 3 years relevant ANZSCO Skill Level 1 work experience, or 5 years relevant work experience. English language requirements also apply.
Living Costs in Canberra**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,584 - 2,095 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,253 - 1,657 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 4 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 264 - 348 |
Average Salary***
