Diploma in Arts (DipArts)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
This program is not available to International students.
Duration
1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
16
Program code
2320
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Diploma in Arts.
Entry requirements
OP/Rank 2012*
n/79
* OP/Rank for entry into a program may change for 2013 admissions.
QTAC Code(s)
707121 - D Arts (Graduate Entry)
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field.
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 5952
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through 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.
This 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
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Diploma in Arts.
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.
Arts
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Studies
- Ancient History
- Ancient History/History
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Asian Studies
- Chinese
- Classical Languages
- Criminology
- Drama
- Economics
- English
- English Language and Communication
- English Literature
- Film and Television Studies
- French
- Gender Studies
- Geography
- German
- History
- Indonesian
- Information Technology
- International Relations
- Japanese
- Journalism and Mass Communication
- Korean
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Media, Communication and Cultural Studies
- Music
- Peace and Conflict Studies
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Popular Music
- Psychology
- Public Policy
- Russian
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sports Studies
- Studies in Religion
- World Literatures and Cultures
- Writing
Honours
Honours is not available for this program.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
* OP/Rank for entry into a program may change for 2013 admissions.
QTAC Code(s)
707121 - D Arts (Graduate Entry)
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
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.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field.
Visa requirements
International students, studying on a student visa, may not undertake the program on campus at UQ on a full time basis; they may only study from their home countries and will not be eligible for an Australian student visa.
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 through .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 5952
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 0
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Diploma in Arts
To complete the Diploma in Arts, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
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.
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Diploma in Arts.
