University of Southern Queensland
Diploma of Arts
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Create new career possibilities and pursue your passion with the Diploma of Arts. A diploma is the perfect introduction to university study if you don't want to commit to a full bachelor degree and can provide a chance to quickly hone professional skills that make you more employable.
Our Diploma of Arts makes explicit career and employment linkages, with most courses featuring career development in fully supported learning environments. The core course allows you to explore and fine tune your career direction. Tailor this degree to suit your career goals and self-expression by selecting up to seven courses across a diverse range of study areas, including Criminology, Creative Writing, Journalism, History, English Literature, Counselling, Legal Studies, and more. Gain transferrable skills sought after by employers, such as teamwork, adaptability, communication, creative thinking and problem-solving; as well as an awareness of the nature of study in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
This Diploma can be studied online or on-campus and you have the choice to study full-time or part-time, so there is plenty of flexibility that enables you to balance work, life and family commitments along with your study.
Delivery mode
University of Southern Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- UniSQ Ipswich campus, 11 Salisbury Rd, Ipswich
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Pre-requisites
To study this degree, we assume you have sound knowledge in:
- English (Units 3 & 4, C)
We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12).
TAFE (VET) Qualification
If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet UniSQ's entry requirements.
As a TAFE or VET graduate, you can use your Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) awards of certificate III, certificate IV, diploma, or advanced diploma to submit an application to study with UniSQ.
We convert your TAFE or VET qualification and results along with your past school results and work experience (if applicable) into a selection rank. It is this selection rank that determines which degrees you may meet the entry requirements for.
English Language Requirements
You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements, and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Additional requirements may apply.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 Southern Queensland
A recognised leader in online and blended education, we are renowned for our supportive environment and student-focused commitment to learning and teaching.
At UniSQ, we're fostering a values driven culture - one that is built around relationships and community, mutual respect, diversity and inclusion, and a strong commitment to ethics and integrity, collaboration, creativity and innovation.
We believe that every individual has a role to play in bringing our values to life. Our people live out the UniSQ values every day through the positive, supportive and meaningful relationships they create with their peers, students and the community.
