Graduate certificate study provides focused postgraduate upskilling in general studies for professionals seeking rapid specialisation or pathway entry to higher qualifications.
Academic Entry Requirements The following academic admission criteria apply to all applicants to courses at HELI that lead to the award of a Graduate Certificate qualification (AQF Level 8). Additional English language requirements for international students are provided in tab below. Admission will be granted to applicants who meet any ONE of the following criteria: Successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree (AQF 7) or higher from a recognised institution; OR Successfully completed a 3-year Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma (AQF 6) with a credit average (or equivalent); OR Successfully completed a 2-year Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma (AQF 6) with a credit average (or equivalent) and one year full-time relevant professional work experience; OR Successfully completed a Diploma (AQF 5) plus two years full-time relevant professional work experience; OR Completed a recognised postgraduate preparation program; OR Three years of full-time managerial/professional work experience in a related field; OR Five years of full-time general work experience in a related field. For more information on admission requirements including special entry requirements, please refer to the HELI Admission Policy. English Language Requirements Applicants with international qualifications not delivered in English must demonstrate English equivalency as follows: Academic IELTS: 6.5 or higher overall with no band lower than 6.0; OR IBT (Internet-based TOEFL) overall score of 79 with a writing section minimum of 21 and speaking 18; OR Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Overall score 180, writing and speaking 180; OR Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Overall 176 with a writing and speaking minimum score of 169; OR PTE Academic Module with a minimum score of 58 with a writing and speaking section minimum of 50; OR English For Academic Purposes Level 2 (EAP 2): Upper Intermediate ‘A’ grade or higher with IELTS 6.5 requirement.
Graduates use broad qualifications for entry-level administration, customer service, pathway progression into degrees, or further specialisation. The qualification supports flexibility when paired with internships, portfolio work, or continued study.
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