8 undergraduate certificates that will help you get into a bachelor degree
By Open Universities AustraliaPublished on
Don’t meet the requirements for your dream course? These undergraduate certificates could be your ticket in.
It can be frustrating to have your heart set on a course but not quite meet the entry requirements. However! You may have more options than you think.
Undergraduate certificates are ideal if you’re keen to start studying in your field of choice right now. Introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, these introductory qualifications have low or no entry requirements, are only 6 months long, and include just 4 subjects. Once you finish, you can move straight into a related bachelor degree, with full credit for the study you’ve already completed.
They’re a great option if you didn’t quite get the results you wanted or don’t meet the bachelor degree entry requirements for some other reason.
Lots of undergraduate certificates are open for enrolment now.
Undergraduate certificates starting soon
These courses are now open for the next enrolment intake.
Undergraduate Certificate in Digital Communication
If you want to launch your career in comms, this course could be the perfect start. You’ll pick up social media skills and explore contemporary issues in digital communications. It enables entry into the Digital and Social Media major within the Bachelor of Arts, among other courses at Curtin.
Who’s offering it: Curtin University
Enrolment dates: 22 Feb 2026, 24 May 2026, 23 Aug 2026, 22 Nov 2026
Undergraduate Certificate in Teaching Education Studies
Dive into child development studies in preparation for life in the classroom. You’ll explore how to engage younger children in the classroom with technology, and how to teach them early literacy skills.This course will give you a taste for what it's like to study either the Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or (Primary).
Who’s offering it: Curtin University
Enrolment dates: 22 Feb 2026, 24 May 2026, 23 Aug 2026, 22 Nov 2026
Undergraduate Certificate in Interior Design
Explore the history, techniques and applications of interior architecture. In this course, you’ll put theory into practice and start designing your own spaces. You can use it to enter the Bachelor of Applied Science (Interior Architecture) at Curtin.
Who’s offering it: Curtin University
Enrolment dates: 22 Feb 2026, 24 May 2026, 23 Aug 2026, 22 Nov 2026
Undergraduate Certificate in Psychology
Explore the key concepts that underpin counselling, psychotherapy, and modern psychology. This course gives you lots of career options. You may use the credit gained towards the first year of a degree in psychology, psychological science, criminology and criminal justice or community health.
Who’s offering it: Adelaide University
Enrolment dates: Enquire via the course page
Undergraduate Certificate in English and Cultural Studies
Interested in an arts, education or media career? This undergraduate certificate could be your first step there. You'll learn how to think critically about different cultural texts, which will expand your knowledge about feminism, gender, queer theory and First Nation peoples. Completing this course enables direct entry into a Bachelor of Arts (English and Cultural Studies), with full credit.
Who’s offering it: Curtin University
Enrolment dates: 22 Feb 2026, 24 May 2026, 23 Aug 2026, 22 Nov 2026
Undergraduate Certificate in Business
Start crafting your career in business. Gain insights into ethical, legal and professional issues, and choose electives in marketing, economics, accounting, law, human resource management, tourism or event management, to tailor your learning to your goals. Use the credit gained as a pathway into the first year of any Adelaide University business degree.
Who’s offering it: Adelaide University
Enrolment dates: Enquire via the course page
Undergraduate Certificate in Architecture
Build fundamental architectural skills. Study the science and philosophy of architecture, sustainable principles, interior architectural practice, and more. You may use the credit gained in this course as entry to the Bachelor of Applied Science (Architectural Science) at Curtin.
Who’s offering it: Curtin University
Enrolment dates: 22 Feb 2026, 24 May 2026, 23 Aug 2026, 22 Nov 2026
Undergraduate Certificate in Health Sciences
If you’re keen to start a career in health, this course will give you plenty of pathways—including into nursing. You’ll explore the human body, health and wellbeing principles in different cultural contexts, and the foundations of professional practice. It enables entry into Curtin’s Bachelor of Science, where you can major in Nursing or Public Health, amongst others.
Who’s offering it: Curtin University
Enrolment dates: 22 Feb 2026, 24 May 2026, 23 Aug 2026, 22 Nov 2026
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