Duration

1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Commencing 2013

Semester 1
Semester 2

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

16

Faculty

Arts

Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

View the course list View the Course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Executive).

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field.

Fees for Australian students

Domestic full-fee place 2013:

Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 20100

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.

Apply online

Apply Online

Enquiries for Australian students

Faculty of Arts

Email: arts@uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3365 1333

Duration

1 Year full-time

Commencing 2013

Semester 1
Semester 2

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

16

Faculty

Arts

Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

View the course list View the Course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Executive).

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field.

CRICOS Code: 073263F

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.

Fees for International students

Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 26700

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%.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged through Faculty of Arts.

Closing Date

To commence study in semester 1 - April 30 of the previous year.

To commence study in semester 2 - April 30 of the year of commencement.

This program is not eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing. View program eligibility.

How to apply

Enquiries for International students

International Student Advisor

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: study@uq.edu.au

Why study the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Executive)?

he Graduate Diploma in Arts (Executive) is designed for students who aspire to be the leaders and managers of the future. The program will provide you with specific skills and knowledge related to professional positions in management and administration in the public, not-for-profit, and the private sectors.

In today's workplace, whatever the career, employees need the ability to read a balance sheet, understand the principles of project management, understand how the legal system works, plan an event, be aware of intercultural differences and methods of communication.

The Graduate Diploma in Arts (Executive) will give you the edge as you develop your career in today's highly competitive work environment.

What you can study

Courses

See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Executive).

How to apply

Entry requirements for Australian students

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field.

Apply online

Apply online to the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Executive).

Entry requirements for International students

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field.

Visa requirements

CRICOS Code: 073263F

International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.

Click here for more information on applying for a 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 Faculty of Arts.

Click here for application procedures for International students.

Closing date

To commence study in semester 1 - April 30 of the previous year.

To commence study in semester 2 - April 30 of the year of commencement.

This program is not eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing. View program eligibility.

Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

What it costs

Fees for Australian students

Domestic full-fee place 2013:

Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 20100

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$ 26700

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 Graduate Diploma in Arts (Executive)

To complete the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Executive), 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 units from the course list. There are no minimum or maximum enrolments as the program is made up entirely of courses which are already available, without cohort restrictions, for coursework postgraduate students at the University.

See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Executive).

Program Rules for the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Executive)

Early exit points

Based upon course selection, students may be able to exit this award with the: