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Diploma of Arts
- Adelaide, Australia
- 0.67 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A four-year liberal arts degree with a choice of majors across the humanities and social sciences.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Arts can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Arts Specialist
- Arts Associate
Curriculum
- Four years
- Minimum 120 credit hours (40 courses). Core requirements cover critical reading and writing
- One language
- Quantitative reasoning and breadth across six humanities or social science areas
- Then a major (36-45 credits) and a minor of at least 24 credits. Majors include anthropology
- Economics
- English
- History
- Philosophy
- Political science and sociology
- Co-op in some.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Stage 1: Australian Year 11 or equivalent. Stage 2: Australian Year 12 or equivalent. English IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0) unless the programme page states higher.
Accepted academic background
Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent (country-specific grades, E.g. Bangladesh HSC GPA 3.0/5.0, China Senior Middle 3 with 70% in 4 academic subjects, GCE A Levels with 2 passes), Onshore FSP 50% (250/500), Year 12 Mathematical Methods or equivalent for Engineering and for Computing and IT packaged with Computer Science.
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0)
- TOEFL iBT 51
- PTE Academic 42 (no skill below 36)
- Institutional test PVT internal English test 50
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Birth Certificate.
How to apply
- Check entry requirements and intakes on the programme page. Apply through an authorised education agent via StudyLink
- Or directly via the StudyLink link. Provide passport or birth certificate
- Certified academic transcripts
- Evidence of English ability and official translations. No interview is stated. If the offer is unconditional
- Sign and return the acceptance agreement
- Pay the A$225 enrolment fee (fees page). Receive the Confirmation of Enrolment and use it to apply for the student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $34,000, $36,200 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $1,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Adelaide City Campus - East (Adelaide University) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Diploma Programs |
| Department | Department of Arts (Stage 2) |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 32 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day leftProgram starts
June 2027
Apply by
15 Mar 2027
121 days leftProgram starts
October 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
243 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.67 years.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $34,000, $36,200 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $1,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0), TOEFL iBT 51, PTE Academic 42 (no skill below 36), Institutional test PVT internal English test 50.