Advanced Diploma in Arts

The Advanced Diploma in Arts is designed for those who wish to gain an undergraduate qualification that is shorter in length than a Bachelor's degree.

Graduates of the Advanced Diploma in Arts are eligible to proceed to the Bachelor of Arts.

The Advanced Diploma in Arts provides students with skills and knowledge in a range of disciplinary areas in the humanities, arts and social sciences.

The Advanced Diploma in Arts examines historic, environmental, social, behavioural and cultural features of humanity, allowing students to analyse, reflect upon and anticipate patterns of human conduct.

It equips graduates with creative, critical and analytical skills to assist with future employment or to pursue further study.

Course Aims

The Advanced Diploma in Arts provides students with a broad range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary studies from across the University, with a strong focus on aspects of human culture and achievement. The course aims to provide students with:(i) a sound basis of knowledge in their chosen areas of study; (ii) the ability to effectively apply the knowledge they have acquired;(iii) the ability to communicate effectively in a range of ways; (iv) creative, critical and analytical skills;(v) the ability to work independently and collaboratively;(vi) self-reliance, especially in regards to the acquisition of information, the ability to assess evidence, convey ideas and answer questions;(vii) a variety of skills to connect across geographical, disciplinary, social and cultural boundaries; (viii) an understanding of the value of ethical behaviour; and(ix) the skills demanded by employers in a global jobs market enabling them to achieve exciting and rewarding career outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: demonstrate breadth of knowledge in one or more areas of study; demonstrate an understanding of theories, factual content and research procedures and practice in one or more fields of study; exhibit lifelong learning skills and employment skills including the ability to analyse, evaluate and communicate ideas, as well as solve problems with some degree of intellectual freedom in their fields of study; act as informed and accountable participants within a community of scholars; and display well-developed communication skills and, in the case of students taking language units, read, write and speak another language with competence and appreciate its cultural context.

Graduate Attributes

Knowledge of a Discipline Graduates will demonstrate general knowledge with some depth relevant to their fields of study, and have a firm understanding of the key principles, practices and boundaries of the disciplines they study. They will also understand the need to adopt a global perspective to the understanding of issues in these fields. Communication Skills Graduates will have skills that enable them to investigate, synthesise and communicate the ideas and information acquired from their areas of study including, where applicable, the possession of these skills in languages other than English. Graduates will recognise the importance of continuing to develop their communication skills, and be able to use appropriate communication technologies. Problem Solving Graduates will have a sound understanding of key problem solving strategies in their fields of study and be able to apply these skills to develop their own responses to particular problems in different environments, topics and issues. Information Literacy Graduates will have skills in how to recognise relevant information and to use appropriate media, tools and methodologies to locate, access, document and use information. They will be able to critically evaluate the sources, values and validity of information, and to interpret it. Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility Graduates will understand and practise ethical behaviour and professional standards. They will be open-minded about social, cultural and linguistic diversity in Australia and the world, and appreciate their ethical responsibilities towards colleagues, research subjects, the wider community and the environment. Lifelong Learning Graduates will have the skills to continue to investigate, evaluate issues and further their learning. The development of intellectual capacity and critical thinking skills will enable graduates to be able to research, write about and discuss a range of issues. These skills are transferable and essential lifelong skills. Independence and Collaboration Graduates will develop skills in independent study as well as the ability to work collaboratively. They will learn the importance of participating in discussions in a professional, respectful and ethical manner.