| Duration | 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time |
| Location | Rockhampton and Online |
| Next start term | Term 1, 2025 |
| Study mode | On Campus, Online |
| Course code | CF36 |
| CRICOS | 075040E |
| First-year fee | A$32,730 (Indicative) |
Overview
The Diploma of Arts provides you with an opportunity to explore a humanities or social sciences discipline. Successful completion of the course will allow you guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Arts at CQUniversity.
The Diploma of Arts provides you with an opportunity to explore a humanities or social sciences discipline at an introductory level, preparing you for employment in a range of fields, or further study. Successful completion of the course will allow you guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Arts at CQUniversity.
During your education and training, you will explore disciplines that study the way humans recognise, record and debate human practices, meanings and values. This will aid you in developing a contemporary understanding of both the human condition and how society operates.
You will have the opportunity to gain crucial lifelong learning and transferable generic skills, such as critical thinking and problem-solving, and you will be able to apply these skills to a range of employment opportunities and life situations.
As a graduate of the course, you may find career opportunities in administrative and assistant roles in a range of fields, including advertising, government administration and planning, communications, history, and many more.
Study experience
- Industry Relevant
- Seamless Pathways
Career Opportunities
Completion of the Diploma of Arts will prepare you to pursue employment opportunities in fields such as:
- advertising
- arts administration
- editing
- government administration and planning
- communications
- copywriting
- desktop publishing
- environmental planning and management
- geography
- history
- journalism
- librarianship
- research
- nature and heritage conservation
- political research
- psychology
- welfare
- writing.
Structure & Availability
Course structure
You are required to complete a total of 2 core units and 6 units from the Bachelor of Arts. You will be required to choose two majors from the Bachelor of Arts and study two units from each, plus you will study two units from your choice of minor within the Bachelor of Arts.Unit information
For information on the units, you could study as part of this course, visit the Handbook and select the "Course Structure" tab.Credit transfer information
If you have already completed a study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.On-Campus Availability
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| Term 1, 2025 | Rockhampton |
| Term 2, 2025 | Rockhampton |
Online Availability
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| Term 1, 2024 | Available Online |
| Term 2, 2024 | Available Online |
| Term 1, 2025 | Available Online |
| Term 2, 2025 | Available Online |
Majors and minors are not applicable to this course.
This course has no residential schools.
Requirements
To be eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
During your study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
Fees & Scholarships
Course fees
This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms).
Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.
Scholarships are not available for this course.
How to apply
Our easy to use online application system for international students will guide you through the process of applying for a course at CQUniversity Australia.
