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Diploma of Creative Arts
- Melbourne, Australia
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A degree-completion programme awarded by Yorkville University for graduates of a Toronto Film School creative-arts diploma.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate understanding of Creative Arts
- Develop creative work using appropriate techniques and tools
- Critique projects using discipline-relevant artistic and professional criteria
- Present and document creative processes and outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Production executive
- Producer
- Studio head
- Casting director
- Talent agent
- Executive producer
- Consultant
- Development executive
- Creative director
Curriculum
- Degree-completion study on top of a creative-arts diploma. Twelve core courses include Creative Arts in Ethical and Legal Context
- Managing Projects in the Creative Arts
- Financial Leadership
- Entrepreneurship and the Creative Arts
- and two Graduating Projects. General-education courses
- Such as design thinking and psychology of creativity
- Make up the rest
- With four electives.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or comparable qualification
- Or two years' relevant work experience
- Some courses add requirements.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or comparable qualification, or two years' relevant work experience (Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma, admission policy effective 2026-10-06); some courses add requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT Not published
- PTE Academic Not published
- Cambridge Not published
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school completion certificate
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Creative Arts admission requirements at Deakin University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $40,800 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $10,200 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Melbourne Burwood Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts and Education |
| Department | Department of Arts and Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 8 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 |
| Scholarship note | Deakin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Diploma of Creative Arts. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
22 Jan 2027
68 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 22 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $40,800 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $10,200 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT Not published, PTE Academic Not published, Cambridge Not published, IELTS Academic 6.5.