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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
March, July
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Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
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Location
Gold Coast, Lismore, Online
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Placement
No
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ATAR
45
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Inherent Requirements
No Learn more
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 5.5
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
DipArts
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Course code
2125310
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Credit points
96
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Equivalent units
8
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Scholarships
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Indicative fee
Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.
International snapshot
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Start Date
March, June
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Duration
1 year full-time
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Location
Gold Coast, Lismore
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Placement
No
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ATAR
45
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Inherent Requirements
No Learn more
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 5.5
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
DipArts
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Course code
2125310
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Credit points
96
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Equivalent units
8
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Scholarships
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Indicative fee
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CRICOS
Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.
Overview
Ready to kickstart a career in the creative industries? The Diploma of Arts empowers you to pursue your passion while equipping you with the skills for success at University. You will choose a specialisation in Arts, Digital Media or Art and Design.
The Diploma of Arts is a pathway course into a range of Bachelor degrees in humanities, digital media and visual art, providing up to eight (8) units of credit towards these courses.
This course is offered through SCU College, where we understand that students have diverse experiences and ways of learning. The College supports your study success and connects you to your peers through additional workshops to develop academic and study skills.
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“The lecturers were so amazing and taught me that art isn’t actually about your creative skills; it’s about your ideas and how you bring those ideas into the world.”
The Southern Cross Model is a game-changer in higher education study.
Our students now engage in shorter, six-week unit structures designed around immersive and interactive learning experiences. The shorter unit structure gives students a greater sense of momentum as they achieve milestones quickly, resulting in increased student success rates, and course and teacher satisfaction. Lectures are a thing of the past - students will be engaged in active, interactive and discussion-based learning.
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes.
Our online study option is highly interactive and may include a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes.
The method of teaching and assessment may vary from unit to unit.
Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes (GA).
| Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions within defined settings for one of the following areas of digital media, art and design, contemporary music, or humanities. |
GA2: Creativity Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of digital media, art and design, contemporary music, or humanities. |
GA3: Ethical practice Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined contexts for one of the following areas of digital media, art and design, contemporary music, or humanities. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of digital media, art and design, contemporary music, or humanities. Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions within defined settings for one of the following areas of digital media, art and design, contemporary music, or humanities. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work within defined settings for one of the following areas of digital media, art and design, contemporary music, or humanities. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Apply academic knowledge and skills to communicate information, concepts, and solutions, individually and/or in a team within defined settings for one of the following areas of digital media, art and design, contemporary music, or humanities. |
GA7: Cultural competence Demonstrate an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined contexts for one of the following areas of digital media, art and design, contemporary music, or humanities. |
Students choose one of the following specialisations:
- Arts
- Digital Media
- Art and Design.
| Location | Teaching period |
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| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3 |
| Lismore | Term 1, Term 3 |
| Online | Term 1, Term 3 |
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
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| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3 | N/A | 115097H |
| Lismore | Term 1, Term 3 | N/A | 115097H |
Career Outcomes
Graduates will be eligible for paraprofessional roles in the related areas of digital media, art and design or humanities.
The Diploma of Arts is also a pathway course into the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Digital Media or Bachelor of Art and Design.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5.5 |
| Writing | minimum 5.5 |
| Reading | minimum 5.0 |
| Speaking | minimum 5.0 |
| Listening | minimum 5.0 |
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Arts, students must complete 8 units (96 credit points), comprising:
- 1 specialisation in Arts or Digital Media or Art and Design or Contemporary Music
Other things to consider
There are different pathways into an undergraduate degree.
Whether you are returning to study after some time or you have just finished school and you need some extra academic preparation before embarking on a degree, Southern Cross University offers two excellent, fee-free academic preparation programs that develop the skills you need to be successful at university.
SCU College also offers a range of one-year Diplomas that provide extra academic support as you commence university. Diplomas are a great pathway to a degree and may also prepare you for diverse paraprofessional roles.
Credit for Prior Learning, also referred to as ‘Advanced Standing’ or Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL), is the process of looking at your prior study and/or experience to assess if you can be awarded academic credit or gain entry to a course on the basis of your existing knowledge and skills.
The Early Offer program allows Year 12 students to secure a place in a Southern Cross University undergraduate degree before Year 12 results are released. It’s designed to remove some of the pressure from Year 12 and provide a pathway directly into university study that is not based solely on Year 12 results.
Course structure
Fees and Scholarships
Domestic students
You are a domestic student if you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or Australian humanitarian visa holder. Your course will either be a Commonwealth Supported Place or a full fee-paying place. This is noted in the course snapshot.
Commonwealth Supported Places:
In a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), the Government pays some of your fees and you pay the rest as the Student Contribution Amount (SCA).
SCA is calculated per unit, not per course. Eligible students can defer the SCA through a HECS-HELP loan.
Full Fee-Paying Places:
A full fee-paying place is where you pay the full (unsubsidised) tuition fee for your course. Eligible students can defer the payment of their tuition fees through the FEE-HELP scheme (including employer-reserved places for The Hotel School courses).
Also known as SSAF, the Student Services and Amenities Fee is a compulsory fee for most students used to provide important services and amenities to students both on and off campus. It’s charged per unit, based on the unit’s credit point value. Eligible domestic students have the option of deferring this fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme. More about SSAF
Depending on your course, your costs could also include computer equipment and software, books, stationery, field trips, uniforms or other course-specific expenses such as art materials, musical equipment or travel for practicums, internships, vaccinations or industry experience.
Southern Cross University offers a range of scholarships for undergraduate (your first degree), postgraduate, Indigenous Australian students as well as international students. There are also scholarships available to help you study overseas for a short period as an international exchange student. Scholarships range from a few hundred dollars a year to several thousand dollars a year.
Fees and Scholarships
International Students
If you're an international student, you can find the annual course cost in Australian dollars (AUD$) on our International Courses and Fees page or on the web page for your course under fees.
Also known as SSAF, the Student Services and Amenities Fee is a compulsory fee for most students used to provide important services and amenities to students both on and off campus. It’s charged per unit, based on the unit’s credit point value. Eligible domestic students have the option of deferring this fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme. More about SSAF
Depending on your course, your costs could also include computer equipment and software, books, stationery, field trips, uniforms or other course-specific expenses such as art materials, musical equipment or travel for practicums, internships, vaccinations or industry experience.
Southern Cross University offers a range of scholarships for undergraduate (your first degree), postgraduate, Indigenous Australian students as well as international students. There are also scholarships available to help you study overseas for a short period as an international exchange student. Scholarships range from a few hundred dollars a year to several thousand dollars a year.
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Early offer
If you're a current year 12 student you can register for our Early Offer program. You may be eligible to receive an early offer based on your School Principal's recommendation.
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Dates for the diary
Our shorter, more focused six-week unit structure gives students a greater sense of momentum and motivation as they achieve milestones quickly. Application dates per Term are shown on each course page however refer to our key dates and teaching calendar for detail on when enrolment opens, studies commence and when grades are published. There are also Dual Term and Tri Term calendars for those who have specific subjects.
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