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Associate Degree in Arts
This two year degree gives a broad start in the arts.
- How long it takes
- 2 years
- full time
- Level
- Associate Degree
- University
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- VIC, TAS
Is this course right for you?
What the Associate Degree in Arts asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- a genuine interest in reading and ideas
- curiosity about how people and societies work
- willingness to write and share your thoughts
- a habit of asking questions and weighing evidence
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Associate Degree or Bachelor?
The Bachelor of Arts is the higher level qualification. The Associate Degree in Arts sits below it.
See the courseWhere this course can take you
The study that can follow this course.
If you study further
A bachelor degree in psychology
A step towards work as a, median pay $114,600.
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)
Deakin University
Geelong Waurn Ponds, Melbourne Burwood, VIC
4.4from 2,192 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
- Support services are helpful for students
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Website for University of Tasmania (opens in a new tab)
University of Tasmania
Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston, TAS
4.2from 775 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Associate Degree in Arts.
- Humanities and social sciences
- Communication and critical thinking
- Research skills
- Elective study across disciplines
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose before you enrol.
How is it different from Bachelor of Arts?
The Bachelor of Arts is the higher level qualification. The Associate Degree in Arts sits below it.
How is it different from Diploma in Arts?
The Associate Degree in Arts is the higher level qualification. The Diploma in Arts sits below it.
How is it different from Diploma of Arts?
The Associate Degree in Arts is the higher level qualification. The Diploma of Arts sits below it.