Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Ethics in AI
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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
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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
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
Admission requirements
If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below
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.
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Course details
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Part-time only
- Online
- Postgraduate
- 6221Z
- This course is not available to international student visa holders
Course Structure
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
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.