Overview

Key Facts

The Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations from University of Canberra 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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic Writing
Research Skills

Intercultural Academics
Communication

Managing People
Critical Thinking

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

50

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Credits

12 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

50

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have a qualification or equivalent as approved by the University.

CRICOS Code: 097614A

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13900 AUD / full

≈ 13900 AUD / full

Additional Details

Domestic students have Commonwealth Supported Places

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Academic Foundations.

Available Scholarships

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