
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.
- 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:
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 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.