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Our undergraduate certificates and diplomas are short, flexible courses designed to help you build practical skills, explore new interests, or take the first step toward a university degree.
You don’t need any previous university experience - just curiosity and a goal. Whether you're looking to upskill for work, change careers, or try something new, undergraduate certificates and diplomas are a great way to get started.
Developed in consultation with industry
Gain job-ready knowledge and skills from the experiences of thriving Tasmanian businesses.
Flexible study options
With online and part-time options, study can suit your lifestyle.
Build real-world skills
Gain a stand-alone qualification or step into further study.
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Agribusiness
Sem 1 and Sem 2 | Online
Explore Australia's agriculture industry and take the first steps towards running a successful agricultural-based business.
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Climate Accounting
Sem 1 and Sem 2 | Online
Gain essential knowledge and practical skills to thrive in the evolving field of climate accounting and meet new legal requirements in business.
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Antarctic and
Climate Science
Sem 2 | Online
Get introduced to the study of global climate change, learning the challenges facing society from the human impact on our marine and Antarctic environments.
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Sustainable Living
Sem 1 and Sem 2 | Online
Learn about sustainability on a local, national and international level. Plus, find out what sustainable living means for you and how it can improve human health.
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Climate Change Awareness
and Action
Sem 1 and Sem 2 | Online
Gain the foundational knowledge and skills to participate in efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change, both locally and globally.
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Agribusiness
Sem 1 and Sem 2 | Online
Developed in consultation with industry experts, this course will teach you the essential business skills to strive in the agribusiness industry, including people management, finance and value chain management.
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Family History
Sem 1 and Sem 2 | Online
Gain essential knowledge and tools to bring the past to life through tracing your family experiences and understanding the historical forces that shaped them.
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Education Support
Sem 1 | Online
Learn educational practices for teacher aides, school support officers and home schooling parents. You'll also develop your problem-solving, communication and critical thinking skills.
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Creative Arts and Health
Sem 1 and Sem 2 | Online
Learn how engaging with the arts can have a positive effect on our bodies and wellbeing. Plus, hone handy skills for a range of community and healthcare settings.
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Community Support
Sem 1 and Sem 2 | Online
This course will help you expand your awareness of self and others, and develop the understanding, skills and relationships required to provide quality, person-centred support.
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Applied Technologies
Sem 1 and Sem 2 | Online
Gain hands-on experience with real-world issues facing almost every industry today, including information security, data analytics for cyber security and digital design.
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Information and Communication Technology
Sem 1 and Sem 2 | Online and On Campus
Gain a practical, skills-based introduction to the dynamic field of information and communication technology.
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Data and Environmental Management
Sem 1 and Sem 2 | Online and On Campus
Gain an understanding of data science, and how data can be used to inform decisions when managing environmental factors and issues.
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Agribusiness
Sem 1 and Sem 2 | Online
Developed in consultation with industry experts, this course will teach you the essential business skills to strive in the agribusiness industry, including people management, finance and value chain management.
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Legal Studies
Sem 1 and Sem 2 | Online and On Campus
Pursue the Diploma to explore Law and earn credits, or to gain targeted legal knowledge for your job. The course bolsters your skill-set by enhancing your ability to prepare written advice and develop arguments in response to legal problems.
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Global Logistics and Maritime Management
Sem 1 and Sem 2 | Online and On Campus
Grow your global business, logistics, and management knowledge and skills. This course is ideal for individuals seeking to prepare for, or in the early stages of, careers in the maritime and logistics industries.
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Creative Arts and Health
Sem 1 and Sem 2 | Online
The Diploma of Creative Arts and Health offers you an interdisciplinary study experience that is unique. You'll explore creative arts in community and healthcare settings, focusing on their impact on the brain and body.
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Fine Arts
Sem 1 and Sem 2 | On Campus
Your first step into the Fine Arts. Studying the Diploma of Fine Arts, you will gain an awareness of your own creative practice and the role and function of visual art and design within contemporary culture.
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Music
Sem 1 and Sem 2 | On Campus
This degree is for those seeking deeper knowledge of music, enhancing skills in ensemble performance, music history, literacy, audio design, or music technology.
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Agribusiness
Sem 1 and Sem 2 | Online
Developed in consultation with industry experts, this course will teach you the essential business skills to strive in the agribusiness industry, including people management, finance and value chain management.
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Sustainable Living
Sem 1 and Sem 2 | Online
Learn about sustainability on a local, national and international level. Plus, find out what sustainable living means for you and how it can improve human health.
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Languages
Sem 1 and Sem 2 | Online and On Campus
Languages are central to truly appreciating the cultures of places where they are spoken. It opens up a new world of understanding and experience.
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Arts
Sem 1 and Sem 2 | Online and On Campus
The Diploma of Arts lets you explore human culture and behaviour tackle big questions, and support social and economic development or engage in creativity, performance, and innovation.
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Family History
Sem 1 and Sem 2 | Online
Gain essential knowledge and tools to bring the past to life through tracing your family experiences and understanding the historical forces that shaped them.
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Counselling
Sem 1 and Sem 2
Online and On-campus
The Diploma of Counselling offers a foundation in counselling, with credit toward the Bachelor of Psychological Science. It covers mental health, counselling skills, and self-care techniques.
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Dementia Care
Sem 1 and Sem 2
Online
Make a positive difference to people living with dementia. The Diploma is particularly relevant for carers, aged care and community health workers, and anyone with an interest in learning more about dementia.
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Pharmacy Studies
Sem 1 Online and On-Campus
Your pathway studying pharmacy. This is ideal if you haven't met the Bachelor of Pharmacy entry requirements or want a more supported start to university.
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Applied Health and Community Support
Sem 1 and Sem 2
Online
Help make a difference in your community. This course equips you with the knowledge and skills to support health, disability, aged care, mental health, and community services.
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Applied Technologies
Sem 1 and Sem 2
Online
Your opportunity to get hands-on experience with real-world issues facing almost every industry today, such as automation, information security and data analysis.
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Information and Communication Technology
Sem 1 and Sem 2
Online and On Campus
Build a strong foundation across key ICT fields while developing practical, industry-relevant skills that support your career growth.
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Sustainable Living
Sem 1 and Sem 2 | Online
Learn about sustainability on a local, national and international level. Plus, find out what sustainable living means for you and how it can improve human health.
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Frequently asked questions
A HECS scholarship is a particular type of fee scholarship applied to the student contribution amount (aka HECS fee) that is charged to students studying in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) like those places offered with all the Job-ready Certificates.
If a course has a HECS scholarship, it will be applied to your student account automatically, you don’t need to apply for this separately.
Please see the individual course pages to further details on which have a fee scholarship.
If a course is Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) eligible, you will be eligible to receive a HECS fee scholarship if you qualify for a CSP, specifically if you are one of the following:
- an Australian citizen, who be resident in Australia for at least one unit of study contributing to their course of study
- a New Zealand citizen, who will be resident in Australia for the duration of their unit(s) of study
- a permanent visa holder, who will be resident in Australia for the duration of their unit(s) of study.
For further information refer to Fee scholarships.
Certificates are made of 50 credit points, which is typically four 12.5 credit point units. They can be completed full-time in one semester or part-time over two semesters.
To find out if a course is available part-time, full-time or both, and unit availability, refer to the specific course information on the course page.
Domestic and international fees are listed on the individual course pages above. If you’re a domestic student, you may be eligible to defer your student fees under the HECS-HELP loan scheme.
Some certificates have a fee scholarship for eligible domestic students, meaning you can not have to pay any tuition fees! See the individual course pages for details.
If you are a continuing student with a fee scholarship this will be valid for as long as you are admitted to the relevant Undergraduate Certificate
All courses can be undertaken part-time, unless otherwise specified.
Please refer to the specific course pages to learn more.
Yes. Most of the certificates are offered completely online. A small number have a face-to-face component that will require study at one of our campuses. Check the course information above for more details.
If you pass all four units, you’ll be awarded an Undergraduate Certificate in your chosen subject area. You can also use these units as a pathway into a Diploma, Associate Degree or Bachelor course in a related field. In many cases, you’ll receive credit for the studies you completed in the Undergraduate Certificate to the higher level course. See the individual course pages above for details on which course a certificate is a pathway into.
Undergraduate Certificates are designed to be accessible to people who haven’t studied at university before. If you haven’t completed the necessary prior studies, we’ll take into account your relevant work and life experience. You can provide this to us through a personal competency statement.
For the majority of Undergraduate Certificates, you will have to pay the Student Services & Amenities Fee (SSAF) for units studied.
Some of the Undergraduate Certificates have an SSAF scholarship to accompany a HECS fee scholarship, which is designed to make it so there is nothing to pay (tuition fees, or other fees). Please see the individual course pages for details.
You’ll need to have access to a computer to complete one of these certificates. If you don't have your own computer, we suggest borrowing one from a friend or family member.
You’ll also require a reliable internet connection. You should expect to download about 1-2 GB of data each month while studying.
Some fully online Undergraduate Certificates are available to international students, please see the individual course page entry requirements for more information. Undergraduate Certificates with face-to-face components are only available to domestic students.
Please note, international students studying online are not eligible for a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) or student visa.
You do not need a student visa to study fully online Undergraduate Certificates. As these are fully online, you don’t need to be residing in Australia to complete them. If you already have an Australian visa, please check your visa conditions to ensure that you’re permitted to study this certificate with the University of Tasmania before applying.
To apply to one of the job-ready certificates, submit a free online application by selecting the relevant link below:
If you have already submitted an application, please log back in and change your preferences to your chosen certificate to have your application reassessed.
If you work quickly, applications take approximately 20 minutes. If you’re unable to complete the process in one sitting, you can save your progress and come back to it later.
After you’ve applied for the certificate, we’ll assess your application. If you meet the entry requirements, and your certificate has four core units, we’ll automatically enrol you into all units when you receive your offer. If your certificate has a choice of units, you’ll be able to select these in eStudent.
If you’re having any difficulties applying, please contact our Future Students team on 13 8827 (13 UTAS). They can assist you through this process. You can also email course.info@utas.edu.au.
You’ll be assessed in a variety of different ways, depending on the certificate and units you study. This includes online quizzes, reflective writing tasks, project proposals and reports. You can see the specific assessments for your certificate by clicking on the links to the individual units in the certificate information.
Yes. If you’d like to be considered for Recognition of Prior Learning, please let us know on your application. When you accept your offer, this will prompt a the central credit team to reach out to you and progress your application.
The maximum amount of recognition for prior learning for an Undergraduate Certificate is 12.5 credit points (one unit).
The eCAF (electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form) is a government form that is available online through eStudent. Completing the form is a mandatory requirement even if your course is entirely covered by a HECS fee scholarship, and instructions for how to complete the eCAF are available.
If you would like to withdraw from the course, follow the instructions on how to withdraw through eStudent. Please note that the deadline to withdraw is the Census Date.
For information on scholarships, refer to Scholarships, fees and costs.
This will be an opt-in process, and we will contact you with options should this need to progress.
If you do not opt-in, you will be withdrawn from the Undergraduate Certificate. Any units you have completed may be able to be counted towards further study should you wish to re-apply, and we will help support you in that process.