Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Social Impact at The University of Western Australia is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Social Sciences, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Social Impact programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 759 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Perth, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Social Impact programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Demonstrating Social Impact
- Social Impact: Entrepreneurs and Social Innovation
- Leadership for Social Impact
- Social Investment and Philanthropy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have:
(a) a bachelor\'s degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and at least three years of relevant, documented professional experience; and\xc2\xa0(i) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent; or
(ii) a valid Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score of at least 5501; or(iii) at least two additional years of relevant, documented professional experience considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course;
1 GMAT scores are valid for five years.
This course is not available to international student visa holders.English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 759 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 759 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Western Australia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia
Perth, Australia
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a public research university in Crawley, Western Australia, Australia. UWA was established in 1911 by an act of the Parliament of Western Australia.
University Profile- Start Date 2018-01-29
- Language English