Diploma in Arts
Add the Arts to your resume
At the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide, we support broad learning and insight across fields.
The diploma is a pathway into university for students struggling to meet entry requirements on completion of year 12. It’s a great opportunity to see if pursuing Arts at uni is for you, with the possibility of transferring into a bachelor program once you have some study under your belt.
What will you do?
Our Diploma in Arts is equal to 24 units. The diploma offers all the Arts majors listed in the Bachelor of Arts entry, other than: language studies, Mathematical Sciences, and Psychology. Unlike in the Bachelor of Arts, a major in Liberal Arts is available through the diploma.
Where could it take you?
The Diploma in Arts is your stepping stone to a place in the Bachelor of Arts. Kickstart your dream of going to uni and gain a unique perspective and greater employability.
Entry Requirements
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Look out for any prerequisites or assumed knowledge subjects. Some degrees also have additional entry requirements like interviews and auditions.
Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 316181 |
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| 2024 CSP ATAR | 55 |
| 2024 CSP IB | 24 |
| Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR | 55 |
| Guaranteed Entry Score - IB | 24 |
| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
| Recent Secondary Education | Applicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling. You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors). Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
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| Higher Education Study | You must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units). A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
| Vocational Education and Training (VET) study | You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information. |
| Work and life experience | To be eligible to sit the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as as pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2025. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2025 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2024 or 2023), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2023). If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See for further information. |
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2024 Admissions Data for school leavers
| ATAR (raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors) |
Lowest ATAR to receive an offer | n/a |
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| Median ATAR to receive an offer | n/a | |
| Highest ATAR to receive an offer | n/a | |
| Selection Rank (ATAR plus any adjustment factors) |
Lowest Selection Rank to receive an offer | n/a |
| Median Selection Rank to receive an offer | n/a | |
| Highest Selection Rank to receive an offer | n/a | |
| Minimum eligibility score | 55 | |
| Additional criteria considered | Selection rank only | |
Fees and Scholarships
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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Commonwealth-supported place: $11,740
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More information on Student Contribution Amounts.
Scholarships
Scholarships are not only for high achievers鈥攖hey are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.
Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
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Careers
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Administrative Assistant; Advertising Officer; Linguist; Market Researcher; Anthropologist; Marketing Planner; Archaeologist; Arts Administrator; Ministerial Adviser; Multimedia / Web Designer ...
Degree Structure
Academic Program Rules
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Testimonial
I have always wanted to do a major in History and I can now do this on the side with my MBA.
Aaron Ivory
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Last updated: Saturday, 14 Sep 2024