The Graduate Certificate of Engaging the Pacific offers students an opportunity to explore the island regions' diverse histories, cultures, arts, languages, politics, migration and environmental issues so they can engage ethically with Pacific communities. The program utilises critical approaches from interdisciplinary perspectives that are inclusive and supportive of indigenous Pacific voices, knowledges and methods. Students hoping to work in the Pacific region across any industry or discipline, or in the wide variety of agencies and organisations engaged with Pacific policy, teaching, collections and communities in the islands and diaspora, will receive a strong grounding in thinking with and for Oceania.

Employment Opportunities

Students completing this degree will be well positioned for employment in any sector that works with Pacific nations and communities, including the public service, diplomacy, business, research, consulting, aid and development, tourism, and non-profit management.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the cultures, languages, societies, arts, politics, environments, and histories of the Pacific.

2. Build intercultural leadership skills through multidimensional and self-reflective inquiry.

3. Reflect critically on how Australia might effectively engage with the Pacific islands and diaspora, drawing on a range of contexts and perspectives.

4. Demonstrate familiarity with research principles and research-based writing.