Graduate Diploma in Arts
Course Overview
Course Structure
The proposed course structure is based on two semesters with four subjects taught in each semester. It comprises:
- 2 compulsory core subjects (20 credit points)
- 6 elective subjects (60 credit points)
To qualify for award of the degree of Graduate Diploma in Arts a candidate shall complete at least 80 credit points, including satisfactory completion of the core subjects.
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Applicants whose highest level of study enrolment since leaving secondary education is a higher education qualification must demonstrate the completion of an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree (or higher) by an authorised institution for admission into this course. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Overseas students are required to demonstrate their English proficiency skills. Such students admitted into our programs must attain an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.5 (with no score below 6.0 in any of the four skills areas). IELTS (or equivalent) is not required for applicants who have undertaken five years of required higher education study (or equivalent) in English from an approved country or who have completed a Certificate IV or higher qualification awarded in English under the Australian Qualification Framework by an authorised institution or registered training organisation. |
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Arts will demonstrate an ability to apply a body of knowledge from a range of electives in a range of contexts to undertake advanced professional or ministry positions. This includes, for example:
- - pastoral roles
- - leadership roles
- - not-for-profit employment
- - Higher Education sector employment