The Advanced Diploma in Arts is designed for those who wish to gain an undergraduate qualification that is shorter in length than a Bachelor's degree. Graduates of the Advanced Diploma in Arts are eligible to proceed to the Bachelor of Arts.
Key details
Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1.5 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Course Code
AdvDipArts, 054919F
Study Mode
In person, Online
About this course
The Advanced Diploma in Arts is designed for those who wish to gain an undergraduate qualification that is shorter in length than a Bachelor's degree. Graduates of the Advanced Diploma in Arts are eligible to proceed to the Bachelor of Arts. The Advanced Diploma in Arts provides students with skills and knowledge in a range of disciplinary areas in the humanities, arts and social sciences. The Advanced Diploma in Arts examines historic, environmental, social, behavioural and cultural features of humanity, allowing students to analyse, reflect upon and anticipate patterns of human conduct. It equips graduates with creative, critical and analytical skills to assist with future employment or to pursue further study.
Entry requirements
A candidate shall:
(a) be qualified for admission (see
Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Rule
and
Admission Undergraduate and Postgraduate (Coursework) Procedures
);
or
(b) hold an AQF Level 5 Diploma in Arts from UNE.
Study locations
Armidale
Online
What you will learn
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
demonstrate breadth of knowledge in one or more areas of study;
demonstrate an understanding of theories, factual content and research procedures and practice in one or more fields of study;
exhibit lifelong learning skills and employment skills including the ability to analyse, evaluate and communicate ideas, as well as solve problems with some degree of intellectual freedom in their fields of study;
act as informed and accountable participants within a community of scholars; and
display well-developed communication skills and, in the case of students taking language units, read, write and speak another language with competence and appreciate its cultural context.
Career pathways
Graduate career paths include, but are not limited to, national and international public and private sectors, management and administration, heritage and archival, translation, education, media, tourism and creative industries.