Charles Darwin University
Diploma of Arts
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Diploma of Arts offers students a pathway into diverse specialist and interdisciplinary thematic areas including:
- Communications, text and digital media;
- Society and culture;
- Digital and global humanities;
- Indigenous governance and policy;
- Contemporary Indigenous Australian languages and linguistics;
- Digital and creative arts;
- Music, production and performance; and
- Architectural design.
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.
Delivery mode
Charles Darwin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- Ellengowan Drive, Brinkin
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements are met by one of the following:
- Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
- Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
- Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
- Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
- Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.
- Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognized tertiary preparation course.
- Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
- Air Force: Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman
- Army: Corporal, Lance Corporal, Private
- Navy: Able Seaman, Leading Seaman, Seaman
- Best of 3 Year 12 subject grades
- School recommendation program
- CDU English for Academic Purposes 3 (ZEAP30): Successful completion of EAP003 English for Academic Purposes 3
- IELTS Academic Module: A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0.
- Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): A minimum overall score of 169, with no skill below 169.
- Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency: A minimum overall grade of B2.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module: A minimum overall score of 50 with no score lower than 50.
- TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT): A minimum overall score of 60 and a minimum writing score of 21.
Current School Leaver Pathways:
English Language Requirements
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below:
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Arts will prepare you for the following roles.
Anthropologist
Anthropologists are social scientists who study the development and connections in human society. Their research and studies involve a lot of field...
Content Creator
A Content Creator produces media content on a range of digital platforms. You might write articles or blogs, film videos or clips or produce illust...
Curator
A Curator sets up exhibitions in museums and art galleries. You might arrange for pieces to be part of your displays and coordinate information on...
About Charles Darwin University
CDU ranked 91st in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia-Pacific University Ranking 2019. The Ranking features 35 Australian universities, with CDU placing 29th among them. The Ranking analysed more than 300 universities across 13 nations in East Asia, Southeast Asia and Oceania.
As a leading cross-sectoral institution, CDU is well placed to help students become 'future-ready' workers who co-develop digital knowledge, skills and mindsets to both meet their personal needs and interests and prepare them for a world of constant change.
CDU students will value lifelong and life-wide learning and understand that learning occurs anywhere, anytime and through varied experiences. Throughout their studies, our students will build essential skills for success in academic pursuits, their work and their lives beyond CDU.
