R5W Graduate Certificate in Arts (Specialisation)

Overview 2020

ATAR: ATAR Clearly-In Rank
Clearly-in Rank
The Clearly-in Rank is the lowest score at which students were granted entry in the first offer round in 2015.
The Clearly-in rank should be used as a guide for entry. Note: entry to some courses requires a combination of criteria (ie. folio, interview, GMAT) not just ATAR alone.
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Duration: Minimum 0.5 Years, up to a maximum of 2 Years
Duration
Duration refers to the minimum and maximum amounts of time in which this course can be completed. It will be affected by whether you choose to study full or part time, noting that some programs are only available part time.

Location

Hobart: Semester 1, Semester 2
Distance Hobart: Semester 1, Semester 2

What is an ATAR
Course rules

Australian Qualification Framework level: 8

Duration: Minimum 0.5 Years, up to a maximum of 2 Years
Entry requirements: ATAR Clearly-In Rank
Clearly-in Rank
The Clearly-in Rank is the lowest score at which students were granted entry in the first offer round in 2015.
The Clearly-in rank should be used as a guide for entry. Note: entry to some courses requires a combination of criteria (ie. folio, interview, GMAT) not just ATAR alone.
: See entry requirements
Course code: Course rules; CRICOS:
Current students: View 2019 information

Hobart: Semester 1, Semester 2

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For prior years, please view the Course and Unit Handbook Archive

The Graduate Certificate in Arts (R5W) is an exit award only after the completion of at least 50 credit points towards one of the following courses, as per the Course Rules:

Graduate Diploma of Arts (Specialisation) (R6W)
Master of Arts (Specialisation) (R7W)
Bachelor of Arts with Professional Honours (Investigative Practice, Prosecution Practice Or Police Studies) (R4C)
Bachelor of Arts with Honours (A4A)
Bachelor of Arts with Honours (R4A)
Bachelor of Media with Honours (R4E)
Bachelor of Social Science with Honours (R4F)
Bachelor of Justice Studies with Honours (R4D)

The specialisations available are as per the schedule below.

Course objectives

It is intended, upon completion of this course:

1. Graduates at this level will have advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in one or more specialisations or areas of practice.

2. Graduates at this level will have advanced cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to:

analyse critically, evaluate and transform information to complete a range of activities
analyse, generate and transmit solutions to complex problems
transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to others

3. Graduates at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner or learner.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in Arts (Specialisation/s) (AQF Level 8) graduates will be able to:

Acquire, critically evaluate, reflect and synthesise specialist knowledge in one of the humanities, social sciences or law disciplines
Critically analyse a challenging problem, identify research questions, acknowledge different perspectives and demonstrate advanced understanding of theoretical concepts in a specific area of study
Communicate disciplinary perspectives and knowledge effectively and ethically, to specialist and non-specialist audiences using written, oral and visual means
Demonstrate knowledge, independence, skills and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship
Work effectively, responsibly, respectfully and safely in individual and/or team contexts
Demonstrate self-management, flexibility, initiative and resilience in readiness for diverse workplace demands

Course structure

These course rules and specifications apply to students commencing the course from 2018.

Students undertaking the Graduate Certificate in Arts (Specialisation) are required to complete 50 credit points taken from the relevant specialisation schedule.

This specialisation is only available with the approval of the Head of Discipline and the Associate Dean, Learning and Teaching after completion of 50 credit points in one of the Humanities Honours specialisations listed in Bachelor of Arts with Honours (A3A).

International Politics

Choose 2 of the following core units (50cp)

HIR402

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1
Hobart	Semester 2
Hobart	Spring school (extended)

Graduate Certificate in Arts (Specialisation) (R5W)

Overview 2020

ATAR

Clearly-in Rank

Duration

Duration

Location

Clearly-in Rank

Course structure

Choose 2 of the following core units (50cp)

Politics of International Relations

Strategy, Security and Statecraft

Politics of Terrorism and Counter-terrorism

International Relations in Asia

Core Coursework units (50cp)

Investigation for Frontline Officers

Questioning for Investigators

Detective Portfolio

Investigative Practice

Coursework Core Units (50cp)

Contemporary Policing

Advanced Policing Practices

Core Coursework units (50cp)

The Prosecutor & Criminal Process

Criminal Law & Evidence

Legal Research & Advocacy

Prosecution Professional Experience

Coursework Core units (50cp)

Policy Development

Policy Implementation and Evaluation

Core unit (25cp):

Leadership, Influence and Dispute Resolution

Advanced Police Operational Command

Police Leadership, Strategy, and Engagement

Elective Unit (25cp):

Supervised Research Project

Policy Development

Policy Implementation and Evaluation

Advanced Police Operational Command

Advanced Policing Practices

Police Leadership, Strategy, and Engagement

Contemporary Policing

Special Reading Program

Government and Public Administration

Advanced Public Relations

Protected Area Planning and Management Systems

Foundations of Forensic Studies

Human Rights and Global Justice

Espionage, Terror and Global Disorder

Forensic investigation

Preventing Violence Against Women: Theory, Policy and Practice

Australian Society

Sex Crimes and Criminals

Reading Course

Working With Offenders

Juvenile Justice and Child Protection

Understanding Workplace Conflict

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