Postgraduate

Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Ethics in AI

Build practical generative AI skills and lead its ethical use in your organisation - confidently, responsibly and without a technical background.

Contact us

Address

Student Central

The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009

Telephone

131 UWA (131 892)

International

(+61 8) 6488 1000

Hours

8.30am - 5pm AWST, Monday - Friday

Frequently asked questions

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways

All industries and sectors are (and will be) required to develop a strategic approach to the impact of Gen AI. Such jobs may include:

  • Manager, Digital Change and Transformation 
  • Manager, Digital Innovation 
  • Project Manager, AI Strategy and Implementation

All industries and sectors are (and will be) required to develop a strategic approach to the impact of Gen AI. Such jobs may include:

  • Manager, Digital Change and Transformation 
  • Manager, Digital Innovation 
  • Project Manager, AI Strategy and Implementation

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course.

Domestic Student Fees

For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Fees are subject to annual indexation. Refer to the Handbook to identify the units required. More information on how fees are calculated.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

Admission requirements

If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

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Course details

About the course

Designed for non IT professionals, this cross-disciplinary course builds practical knowledge of generative AI and its real world applications. You’ll develop the confidence to evaluate, adopt and lead AI use ethically and responsibly, with a strong focus on critical thinking, governance and strategic decision making in professional settings. 
Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Ethics in AI

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Part-time only
Delivery
  • Online
Starting dates
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 6221Z
  • This course is not available to international student visa holders
Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Ethics in AI
Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Part-time only
Delivery
  • Online
Starting dates
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 6221Z
  • This course is not available to international student visa holders

Course Structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

Why study this course at UWA

  • You’ll graduate with the confidence to guide ethical, defensible AI decisions across business, government and community contexts
  • UWA’s interdisciplinary approach gives you a clear understanding of AI systems, risks and opportunities, grounded in real organisational practice
  • You’ll tackle bias, governance, data and IP issues using Australian frameworks, preparing you to act with credibility and influence at work.  

 Ranking

UWA is ranked #1 in WA for Artificial Intelligence (GRAS 2025)

Notable academics

You'll learn to

  • Critically assess technical options, risks and impacts to decide whether, when and how AI should be used and when it shouldn’t in your organisation.
  • Build ethical risk registers, conduct bias audits, and apply Australian privacy, discrimination and intellectual property obligations in practice.
  • Communicate clearly with non technical stakeholders, mentor teams, and drive responsible AI adoption through strong leadership and change management skills.