The Diploma of Arts is designed to provide students who have already completed a bachelor's degree in a different field, with an academic foundation in the humanities. The diploma allows you to progress to further postgraduate study in your chosen field.
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Entry Requirements
You must meet ALL of the following requirements:
IELTS score of 6.50 or TOEFL iBT score of 85.00 or PTE score of 61.00 or its equivalent.
To be eligible for admission, you must either:
1. be enrolled in an undergraduate degree or combined degree program at the University of Sydney and have approval for concurrent enrolment from the Deans of the Faculties; or
2. be enrolled in an undergraduate degree or combined degree program at another recognised tertiary institution; or
3. have been awarded, or be eligible for the award of, an undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution.
Qualifications
Mandatory for Course Entry
To be eligible for admission, you must either:
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate degree or combined degree program at the University of Sydney and have approval for concurrent enrolment from the Deans of the Faculties; or
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate degree or combined degree program at another recognized tertiary institution; or
- Have been awarded, or be eligible for the award of, an undergraduate degree from a recognized tertiary institution.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Related study may be credited towards your degree. This may also include relevant work experience for some postgraduate courses.
Assumed Knowledge
Depends on majors or units of study chosen.
English Language Requirements
Mandatory for Course Entry
You may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study with us. Find out which requirements are applicable to you below:
English is My First Language
If English is your first language, you may be able to meet the English language requirements if you have;
- Citizenship or permanent long-term residency (minimum ten years), AND
- Completed secondary or higher education (tertiary) studies recognized by the University in an approved English-speaking country.
English is NOT My First Language
English Language Skills Test
If English is not your first language, you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within 2 years of commencing the course.
Required Scores:
- IELTS Score: A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
- TOEFL - IBT Score: A minimum result of 85 overall, including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening, and Speaking, and 19 in Writing
- Pearson Test of English: A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band
Course fees
Course fee
$16,992
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Related career opportunities
This course will prepare you for the following roles.
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