Diploma of Arts

Due to the circumstances around COVID-19, you will begin your semester 2 studies online in 2020.

However, when Government guidelines change, on-campus studies will be reintroduced.The Diploma of Arts provides you with opportunities to interpret human culture and behaviour from different perspectives and periods;

to explore today’s big questions and learn how to support the social and economic development of the human race;

and/or to be immersed in creativity, performance and innovation.The award is designed to allow you to choose your path:

it can be the first year of your Bachelor of Arts study, or you may enrol in this degree to pursue your passion and undertake one of the majors in the BA, or if you decide you would like to extend your curiosity and try units from a number of disciplines.

The Diploma of Arts gives you the flexibility to choose from subjects to build your knowledge and diversify your skills from a wide range of over twenty possible majors and minors in the Bachelor of Arts as well as many individual elective study options.

The Diploma of Arts requires the completion of 100 credit points comprising;

• A 100 credit point major or;
• 100 credit points of Discipline Elective units

You may complete any unit from any of the majors in the schedule as a Discipline Elective.

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you’re not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.

Applicants who have recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)

If you have an ATAR of 65 or above, you are guaranteed a place in this course.

To be eligible for an offer, you must have an ATAR of 50 or above. This is the minimum ATAR needed for your application to be considered. Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your study plan and subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.

Applicants for the Theatre and Performance major who have not met the ATAR requirement may be asked to undertake an audition or interview in order to be admitted to the course.

For all other majors, if you do not receive the minimum ATAR please refer to Alternative entry pathways below.

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

Domestic applicants with work and life experience

If you have not successfully completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have relevant work and life experience you can complete a personal competency statement. You may be eligible for an offer if you have work and life experiences that demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.

If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

Admissions information for international applicants, including English language requirements, is available from the International Future Students site. You can also enquire online to check your eligibility.

• Synthesise general and technical knowledge from disciplines in the Bachelor of Arts to identify and reflect on social, cultural, political, ethical or environmental issues in local, cross-cultural and/or global contexts and their impacts
• Communicate by written, oral and technology supported modes to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• Define and solve problems applying knowledge and technical skills as a basis for decision-making and planning
• Apply disciplinary knowledge and skills with flexibility to demonstrate initiative and resilience; accountability and social responsibility whether working independently or in collaboration with others.