| 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
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
Available locations
Your course
You must complete 8 units (48 credits):
- 1The core structure (2 units)
- 2Six units from within the Bachelor of Arts
Unit details
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
What you'll study
The two core units you'll study are listed below - click on the unit name below to learn more about these units.
You'll then have the option to select six level-1 units from the Bachelor of Arts as follows:
- Two units from one Arts major
- Two units from a second Arts major
- Two units from an Arts minor
Additional information
If you have already completed a study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.
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.
Please note there may be other costs involved apart from your tuition fee.
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.
