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What will I learn?

The Diploma in Arts provides students with a broad range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary studies from across the University, with a basic focus on aspects of human culture and achievement. The course aims to provide students with: (i) an introductory knowledge in their chosen areas of study; (ii) the ability to apply the knowledge they have acquired; (iii) the ability to communicate effectively in a range of ways; (iv) creative, critical and analytical skills; (v) the ability to work both independently and collaboratively; (vi) the skills to connect across geographical, disciplinary, social and cultural boundaries; (vii) an understanding of the value of ethical behaviour; and (viii) the foundational skills demanded by employers in a global jobs market. Learning outcomes demonstrate general knowledge in their chosen areas of study in the arts, humanities and social sciences and be able to apply that knowledge; demonstrate a basic understanding of theories, factual content, research procedures and ethical practice in their areas of study; exhibit lifelong learning skills and employment skills including the ability to analyse, evaluate and communicate ideas, as well as solve problems with a degree of intellectual independence in their fields of study; act as informed participants within a community of scholars; and display communication skills and, in the case of students taking language units, read, write and speak another language at an introductory level and have some appreciation of its cultural context. 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.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education

CRICOS

093386G

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
A$30,200.00 (US$ 19,902) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

24 February 2025, 23 June 2025

Venue

University of New England (UNE)

Armidale Campus,

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND,

New South Wales,

2351, COUNTRY NSW, Australia

Online/Distance (1 year)

Tuition fees
A$30,200.00 (US$ 19,902) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

24 February 2025, 23 June 2025, 20 October 2025

Entry requirements

For international students

Entry is based on Australian Year 12 equivalence. English Language Requirements: An IELTS (Academic): overall score - 6.0, Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking - 5.5; TOEFL Computer-based test overall score - 213, Internet-based test overall score -79, Writing – 22; Pearson PTE (Academic) overall score -57, Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking – 50.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of New England (UNE)

UNE is the only Australian public university awarded the maximum 5 stars for Overall Experience 18 years in a row by the Good Universities Guide.

  • Study in Armidale, Sydney, or online
  • International students from 70 different nationalities
  • Multicultural and fast-growing campus in Parramatta suburb
  • On campus student accommodation options in Armidale

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