Diploma in Arts (DipArts)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
The Diploma in Arts is This program is not available to International students..
Duration
1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2013)
Semester 2 (01 Aug, 2013)
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
2320
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
How to applyThis program is not available to International students.
Why study the Diploma in Arts?
The Diploma in Arts is available to graduates of a Bachelor program in any field of study. Students enrolling in the Diploma are required to complete one major or two minors. It is a flexible program that allows students to complete arts courses in a new area of study in order to gain additional qualifications. Upon completion and subject to satisfactory performance and entry requirements, this program may enable students eligibility for entry into Honours, to postgraduate coursework and, via Honours, entry to research postgraduate study. The Diploma in Arts is a commonwealth supported (HECS-Help) program.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Diploma in Arts.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Diploma in Arts
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Studies Major
- Ancient History Major
- Ancient History/History Major
- Anthropology Major
- Archaeology Major
- Art History Major
- Asian Studies Major
- Chinese Major
- Classical Languages Major
- Criminology Major
- Drama Major
- Economics Major
- English Major
- English Language and Communication Major
- English Literature Major
- Film and Television Studies Major
- French Major
- Gender Studies Major
- Geography Major
- German Major
- History Major
- Indonesian Major
- Information Technology Major
- International Relations Major
- Japanese Major
- Journalism and Mass Communication Major
- Korean Major
- Linguistics Major
- Mathematics Major
- Media, Communication and Cultural Studies Major
- Music Major
- Peace and Conflict Studies Major
- Philosophy Major
- Political Science Major
- Popular Music Major
- Psychology Major
- Public Policy Major
- Russian Major
- Sociology Major
- Spanish Major
- Sports Studies Major
- Studies in Religion Major
- World Literatures and Cultures Major
- Writing Major
Honours
Honours is not available for this program.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field.
Visa requirements
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy)
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Program rules for the Diploma in Arts
To complete the Diploma in Arts
To fulfil the requirements of the Diploma in Arts, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
To complete the program students complete #16 from an approved plan from the Course List. There are no minimum or maximum enrolments as the program is made up entirely of courses (and plans) which are already available for Bachelor of Arts students at the University.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
