Undergraduate
Diploma of Arts
2021
Batchelor: this course is available to Indigenous students by mixed mode delivery through the Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education (BIITE) in Batchelor.
The Diploma of Arts program offers students a pathway into diverse specialist and interdisciplinary thematic areas including communications, text and digital media; society and culture; digital and global humanities; Indigenous governance and policy; contemporary Indigenous Australian languages and linguistics; digital and creative arts; music, production and performance; and architectural design. As a student, your journey through this program will also develop core communication, critical and creative thinking skills to prepare you to participate in a multi-disciplinary and global workforce.
The Diploma of Arts is ideal for anyone who wants a taste of studying arts and would like to gain a qualification but may not be ready to commit to a full bachelor's degree.
Career opportunities
Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities in a wide range of fields. The knowledge and skills you acquire through this qualification will begin to prepare you for work in a range of government and statutory authorities such as land councils, museums, training and research organisations, as a policy advisor, or work in diplomacy, communications, media, or consultancy: particularly where these organisations engage with central and northern Australia and Asia. Study with a focus on creative endeavours will support your career as an artist, writer, designer or performer, particularly if you can combine your study with some work in entrepreneurship and business management.
Credit transfers & pathways
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
International applications
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This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
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Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 5.
Contact details
For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:
Course structure
The course requires the successful completion of 80 credit points of study. Core units provide a foundation of Indigenous knowledge traditions, cultural capabilities and an orientation to our place in Northern Australia. Sixty (60) credit points of Specialist Electives allows students to diversify their studies into areas of specific interest.
- 2021 HE unit offerings and unit fees are not yet available however will be published no later than 1 December 2020.
- Always refer to the Course Catalogue for the latest information about your course prior to enrolment.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless otherwise indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Specialist Electives (6 units) |
60cp |
Specialist Elective units totalling 20 credit points from the Group A unit listing: Group A Specialist Elective units totalling 40 credit points from the Group B unit listing: Units are categorised in alignment with the majors in the Bachelor of Arts, but there is no requirement to complete all Specialist Elective B units from one grouping. Group B SOCIETY AND CULTURE GLOBAL HUMANITIES IN A DIGITAL AGE INDIGENOUS GOVERNANCE AND POLICY CONTEMPORARY INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIA LANGUAGES AND LINGUISTICS CREATIVE AND DIGITAL ARTS MUSIC MAKING, PRODUCTION AND PERFORMANCE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN |
| General Electives (2 units) |
20cp |
Units totalling between 20 credit points may be selected from undergraduate units offered by the University. Students may select units from any of the approved specialisations (as above), other units offered throughout the university or by cross institutional enrolment as approved by the course coordinator. |
| 80cp | Total Credit Points |
Study plan
- 2021 HE unit offerings and unit fees are not yet available however will be published no later than 1 December 2020.
- Always refer to the Course Catalogue for the latest information about your course prior to enrolment.
Students commencing in Semester 1
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard full time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | E = Elective |
Full-time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| Specialist Elective Group A or B | SE | Specialist Elective Group A or B | SE |
| Specialist Elective Group A or B | SE | Specialist Elective Group A or B | SE |
| Specialist Elective Group B or General Elective | SE/E | Specialist Elective Group B or General Elective | SE/E |
| Specialist Elective Group B or General Elective | SE/E | Specialist Elective Group B or General Elective | SE/E |
Students commencing in Semester 2
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard full time load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | E = Elective |
Full-time Study Plan
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| Specialist Elective Group A or B | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective Group A or B | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective Group B or General Elective | SE/E | ||
| Specialist Elective Group B or General Elective | SE/E | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| Specialist Elective Group A or B | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective Group A or B | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective Group B or General Elective | SE/E | ||
| Specialist Elective Group B or General Elective | SE/E | ||
Course fees
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) Australian Citizenship; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit.
2020: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
2021: Information about fees and charges for 2021 are not yet available however will be published prior to 1 December 2020.
International tuition fees
The annual course tuition fee for full time study of 80 credit points for commencing students in 2021 is AUD $25,328.00.
These fees are subject to annual increases each year of your study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia.
CDU offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.