Graduate Certificate in Visual Art
Course code: 842AA
This course is available to domestic students only
AUD $12,992 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
Access Melbourne is available
How to apply
Domestic student
You're considered a domestic student if you're an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or have a permanent humanitarian visa. This applies even if you're studying abroad or have dual Australian citizenship.
Key application dates
UPCOMING INTAKES AND KEY DATES
Please note that this course is suspended for the 2027 intake.
There are two components to your application:
- The university application
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The supplementary application.
Ensure you carefully read the supplementary application entry requirements.
You must submit both components 1 and 2 by the application closing date.
If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, you may like to contact our Faculty’s Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development before proceeding. They can assist you with your application and provide you with additional information about your study options.
How to apply
1. Review entry requirements and eligibility
- Check the entry requirements tab of this course page and ensure you meet the admission criteria.
- Review the English language requirements.
- Consider whether you are eligible for Graduate Access Melbourne.
- If you are applying for multiple courses, ensure you have confirmed your preference order.
2. Gather your supporting documentation
As part of your application, you’ll be required to submit:
- Transcripts and detailed information related to all previous studies you have undertaken and/or completed, including an explanation of the grading system used and official certified English translation of any document that is not written in English. View further information about supporting documentation.
- Evidence of meeting the University's English language requirements.
- A portfolio, AND
- A 250-word artist statement, AND
- A curriculum vitae (CV).
3. Submit your application
- To get started, begin your application here.
In addition to your direct application via the University’s application portal, above, you must also upload your portfolio, artist statement, and curriculum vitae (CV) via the supplementary application form by the application closing date.
Additional application considerations:
Where a course offers both Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) and Australian full fee (AF) places, you only need to submit an application for one fee type. You will automatically be considered for a CSP if you are eligible.
Ready and eligible to apply?
After you apply
- All communications related to your application, including requests for additional information and application outcomes, will be sent to the email address you registered for your application. To avoid delays, please upload requested information as soon as possible.
- Track the progress of your application via the Application Portal.
- Please note that the Admissions team will only contact you via email if anything else is needed; there's no need to enquire about the timeline in the meantime.
For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.
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