University of New England

Diploma of Arts

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Are you looking to add an additional area of expertise to your CV to enhance your career prospects and become future fit for life, without committing to a full degree? Perhaps you just want to dip a toe into university study, with the option of continuing on to an advanced diploma or even a bachelor's degree? Well, our Diploma in Arts is the perfect way to achieve both goals. This course will equip you with a variety of fundamental skills and knowledge in a range of subjects in the arts, humanities and social sciences.>

Delivery mode

University of New England offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • Armidale

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Admission Criteria:

You can apply for this course through various admission pathways based on your educational background:

You are currently studying Year 12 (school or TAFE) or have done so within the past 2 years.

If you have studied at UNE or other higher education institutions, completed or otherwise, and hold qualifications such as:

  • Undergraduate Certificates
  • Diplomas
  • Advanced Diplomas/Associate degrees
  • Bachelor degrees
  • Postgraduate degrees

If you have undertaken VET study through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), e.g. TAFE, considering factors such as:

  • Level and type of qualification (Certificate IV or above)
  • Graded or ungraded (competency-based)
  • Complete or incomplete

If you left high school more than two years ago or did not finish Year 12, you can apply based on work and/or life experience:

  • Professional Experience: Provide a resume and a Statement of Service from your employer/s in your application.
  • Mature Age Special Entry: Complete the form and upload it in your application, detailing your work and life experience.
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT): UNE accepts the multiple-choice component completed within the three years prior to course commencement.

    • Admission Criteria:

    You can apply for this course through various admission pathways based on your educational background:

    You are currently studying Year 12 (school or TAFE) or have done so within the past 2 years.

    If you have studied at UNE or other higher education institutions, completed or otherwise, and hold qualifications such as:

    • Undergraduate Certificates
    • Diplomas
    • Advanced Diplomas/Associate degrees
    • Bachelor degrees
    • Postgraduate degrees

    If you have undertaken VET study through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), e.g. TAFE, considering factors such as:

    • Level and type of qualification (Certificate IV or above)
    • Graded or ungraded (competency-based)
    • Complete or incomplete

    If you left high school more than two years ago or did not finish Year 12, you can apply based on work and/or life experience:

  • Professional Experience: Provide a resume and a Statement of Service from your employer/s in your application.
  • Mature Age Special Entry: Complete the form and upload it in your application, detailing your work and life experience.
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT): UNE accepts the multiple-choice component completed within the three years prior to course commencement.
    • Additional requirements may apply.

    Course fees

    Estimated Fee* $12,758 - $30,200 Fees are based on full-time study.
    * Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
    Standard Tuition:
    $12,758
    Full Fee Tuition:
    $30,200
    Enquire with University of New England to find out more.
    Study mode Blended
    Duration 12 Months
    Estimated fee* $12,758 - $30,200 Support may be available

    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...

    Avg yearly income $99,840
    Entry barriers Low

    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...

    Avg yearly income $74,984
    Entry barriers Low

    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 ...

    Avg yearly income $88,400
    Entry barriers Low

    About University of New England

    For over 60 years, the University of New England has been a leader in providing distance education to students throughout Australia and the world.

    UNE was formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. The University became fully independent in 1954 and pioneered teaching to external students by correspondence, making UNE Australia's most experienced provider of distance and now online education — UNE is Australia's second-largest online university.

    Our focus is on your future, providing you with a personal and flexible approach to learning. We offer more than 200 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and higher degree research levels with options to study online or on campus.

    We work to ensure that our research is relevant and responsive to the challenges facing us today and insightful towards the future needs of individuals and communities at all levels.

    We continue to build research excellence and develop a culture where achieving impact with our research is an integral part of our academic life that is both rewarding and rewarded, and institutionally acknowledged and supported.