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Diploma in Arts

This diploma introduces a broad range of humanities and social science subjects.

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How long it takes
1 year
full time
Entry ATAR
From 41.85
Lowest offered at University of South Australia, 2022
How you can study
On campus
Taught by
4 providers
NSW, SA

Is this course right for you?

What the Diploma in Arts asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in creative and cultural ideas
  • curiosity about how the arts work
  • good communication skills
  • a willingness to explore different perspectives

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Diploma or Associate Degree?

The Associate Degree in Arts is the higher level. The Diploma in Arts sits below it.

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Where this course can take you

The study that can follow this course.

If you study further

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 4 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.

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Diploma in Arts.

  • Introduction to humanities
  • Society and culture
  • Writing and critical thinking
  • Communication and media
  • Study skills for university

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. 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 the Associate Degree in Arts?

The Associate Degree in Arts is the higher level. The Diploma in Arts sits below it.

How is it different from the Bachelor of Arts?

The Bachelor of Arts is the higher level. The Diploma in Arts sits below it.

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