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.
  • Additional requirements may apply.

    Course fees

    Estimated Fee* $12,758 $30,200 Fees are based on full-time study.

    For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

    Study mode Blended
    Duration 12 Months
    Estimated fee* $12,758 $30,200

    Career opportunities

    The Diploma of Arts will prepare you for the following roles.

    About University of New England

    UNE is the highest rated Australian university for student satisfaction.

    Canstar Blue awarded UNE ‘Most Satisfied Students’ in the National Universities, Online Universities and NSW Universities categories in 2022. We are also the only Australian public university awarded the maximum 5 stars for Overall Experience 17 years in a row by the Good Universities Guide.

    Whether it’s our commitment to teaching quality, the excellent employment outcomes of our graduates, or our reputation for providing exceptional online education, UNE is consistently recognised as a great Australian university.

    As Australia’s longest continual provider of distance education, the majority of our 140+ courses are available for study online. It makes sense to trust a university that has an extensive history of helping adults like you become future fit while they study at home.

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