Diploma of Arts
A Diploma of Arts prepares students for a broad range of further study in arts, communication or social science, by exploring a broad range of disciplines including linguistics, cultures, criminality and creativity. Graduates will be qualified to gain entry level positions in a range of fields using the practical team work and communication skills which they have acquired whilst studying at SIBT. Students who successfully complete the diploma will be eligible to enter second year of a bachelor’s degree at university.
The course can be completed over two or three sessions. It comprises of core (mandatory) and elective units. Students will study 8 units in total from the list below, 5 core units and 3 elective units.
Core units
- COMM101 Writing and Research for Arts and Communication
- ARTS103 Ideas and Society
- ARTS101 Reasoning and Argument
- COMM104 Understanding International Communication
- COMM150 Culture, Media and Communication
Choose 3 elective units
- ARTS102 Understanding Crime and Criminality
- COMM107 Language as Communication
- COMM106 National and Global Media
- COMM108 Digital Media Principles
Our friendly Student Advisors will help you to choose the most appropriate elective units for your program.
Intakes
- March
- July
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Federal, state or local government positions, Policing and protection, Non Government Organisations, administration, creative industries, media and communication roles, community programs.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
For India
Indian Higher Secondary School Certificate (State Boards)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (Year 12) with an average 55% or above in 4 subjects.
All India School Certificate (CBSE)
- Successful completion of AISCE (CBSE) with an overall GPA of 50% in best 4 subjects.
Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Successful completion of ISCE with an overall GPA of 50% in best 4 subjects
For Bangladesh
- Higher School Certificate (Year 12) with a GPA of 3.0 of above.
For Nepal
- Higher Secondary Certificate with an average of 50% in 4 subjects (not including native language) / HSC 1st Division.
For Pakistan
- Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate with an average of 50% for 4 subjects.
For Sri Lanka
- GCE A Level with passes in 2 academic subjects.
For More Information Please Contact to Our Counselor.
- Course Code: 053148G
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
23600 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A