Diploma
The Diploma of Arts offers students diverse specialist and interdisciplinary thematic knowledge in a variety of areas including:
As a student, your journey through this program will also develop core communication, critical and creative thinking skills to prepare you to participate in a multi-disciplinary and global workforce.
The Diploma of Arts is ideal for anyone who wants a taste of studying arts and would like to gain a qualification but may not be ready to commit to a full bachelor's degree.
Admission requirements are met by one of the following:
* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
The course requires the successful completion of 80 credit points of study. Twenty (20) credit points of Core units provide a foundation of Indigenous knowledge traditions, cultural capabilities and an orientation to our place in Northern Australia. Twenty (20) credit points of Specialist Electives and forty (40) credit points of General Electives allow students to diversify their studies into areas of specific interest.
Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in a wide range of fields. The knowledge and skills you acquire through this qualification will begin to prepare you for work in a range of government and statutory authorities such as land councils, museums, training and research organisations, as a policy advisor, or work in diplomacy, communications, media, or consultancy: particularly where these organisations engage with central and northern Australia and Asia. Study with a focus on creative endeavours will support your career as an artist, writer, designer or performer, particularly if you can combine your study with some work in entrepreneurship and business management.