Diploma in Arts

University of New England

Australia, Armidale

University Rank:#1001

Duration1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 21,379 / Year

Next IntakeOctober 1, 2026

Diploma in Arts

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Course information

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Are you looking to add an additional area of expertise to your CV to enhance your career prospects 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.

Why study Diploma in Arts with UNE?
This course will open up a whole new world of historic, environmental, social, behavioural and cultural features of humanity, allowing you to analyse, reflect upon, and anticipate patterns of human conduct. You will also develop the creative, critical and analytical skills that are now in demand by employers.

Our Diploma in Arts offers more than 70 elective units to choose from an extensive range of discipline areas including the arts, humanities and social sciences. It's also a great foundation if you wish to pursue further study.

What makes our course different?
The flexibility and sheer breadth of choice of UNE’s Diploma in Arts makes it stand out from similar courses at other universities:

Choose from more than 70 elective units from subject areas that include archaeology, ancient and modern history, English, writing, film studies, psychology, philosophy, criminology, plus a range of languages — just to name a few.
Flexible study with the option to study on campus or completely online, at home in your own time.

UNE is Australia’s oldest regional university and a pioneer in the delivery of distance education. Students consistently award us the maximum 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support. So, no matter whether you choose to study online or on campus, you are in very good hands.

Study online
Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.

Study on campus
Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.

* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist your and help you to succeed.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Qualifications	Standard Entry
Middle Eastern Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Tawjihiyah)	Grade average of 88 in the final year results, or Successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program, or Successful completion of one year study at a recognised tertiary, or Higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School studies.

English Program Requirements

Criteria you need to meet

IELTS Academic

English Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
IELTS Academic	6.0	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5

The English Language Requirements for admission into this course require the minimum scores shown above. Test results must be attained within 2 years of the date of application for admission.

Criteria you need to meet

TOEFL

English Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
Computer-based test	213	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Internet-based test	79	N/A	N/A	22	N/A

The English Language Requirements for admission into this course require the minimum scores shown above. Test results must be attained within 2 years of the date of application for admission.

Career

Career outcomes

Graduate with a Diploma in Arts and you will have a broad background knowledge and a transferable skillset that will assist you in a huge range of careers including, but not limited to:

management
public relations
education
business
human resources
government and public sector
research and analysis
creative industries
international affairs.

Other career information

Our Diploma in Arts can provide an alternative pathway into courses such as teacher education if you lack the required ATAR or educational background. It also functions as an exit award for students who have completed 48 credit points from units selected from other arts related courses.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

21,379 / year

How to Apply

If you are an international student and want to study one of the following programs at UNE, you can apply online.

Undergraduate (Bachelor) programs
Postgraduate (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters) coursework programs
International Exchange and Study Abroad
English Language Centre programs
Individual UNE units (Non-Award)

Ensure that you attach certified copies of transcripts of all relevant previous studies including:

proof of completion
photo page from passport or another birth record
evidence of English language proficiency
any other documentation requested in the online form

If your documents are in a language other than English, please provide an officially certified English translation with certified copies of the original documents.

Diploma in Arts

University of New England

Australia, Armidale