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Bond University

Gold Coast , Queensland ,Australia

Diploma of Arts

The Diploma of Arts opens up a wide range of career and further study opportunities in disciplines including Communication, Creative Arts, Film and Television, Global Studies (Sustainability), Humanities, International Relations, Journalism, Psychological Science and Social Science.  The Diploma of Arts will teach students core skills to enhance their career prospects, whether that be a student fresh out of school or someone wishing to upgrade their qualifications. 

Successful completion of the Diploma of Arts guarantees students a place in most undergraduate degrees at Bond University, with a possible 80 credit points credited towards their new program of study. Students are advised to check the degree study structures online to confirm for which subjects they may receive credit.

Intakes

  • Jan Deadline: Dec
  • May Deadline: April
  • Sep Deadline: Aug

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Application Process

More information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from institution
10 Days
Provisional/ Unconditional offer
20 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

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

Australia’s most desirable graduates

  • Australia’s highest employer satisfaction with graduates (2018 Employer Satisfaction Survey)
  • Rated five stars for employability (QS star ratings 2017-2019)
  • Australia’s #1 university for student experience for the past 14 years

Bond’s employability and career services span across four key areas, all of which can be tailored to your career goals and ambitions. 

  • Career guidance
  • Beyond Bond
  • Industry placements
  • The Employability Lab

PSW Opportunity

No Post Study Work for courses less than 2 years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level subjects

A minimum of three (the best three) A level grades are used for entry.
A maximum of two AS level subjects may be combined to substitute for one A Level subject.
Bachelor of Actuarial Science requires a minimum of 11.
Faculty of Law requires a minimum total of 10 points.
All other Faculties and programs require a minimum total of 5 points.
Points system:
A level subjects: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
AS level subjects: A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5


All programs (except Bachelor of Actuarial Science)
All Indian Secondary School Certificate (AISSC) or Indian School Certificate (ISC) - minimum 65% average in the best four subjects.

Minimum 70% average in the best four subjects for the following State Board Secondary Education exit awards:

Intermediate Certificate from the Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education
Pre University Certificate from the Karnataka Board of Pre-University Education
Higher Secondary certificate form the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
Higher Secondary certificate from the Tamil Nadu Board of Higher Secondary Education
Intermediate Certificate from the Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education
Bachelor of Actuarial Science
All Indian Secondary School Certificate (AISSC) or Indian School Certificate (ISC) - minimum 74% average in the best four subjects.

Minimum 74% average in the best four subjects for the following State Board Secondary Education exit awards:

Intermediate Certificate from the Andhra Pradesh Board of Intermediate Education
Pre University Certificate from the Karnataka Board of Pre-University Education
Higher Secondary certificate form the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
Higher Secondary certificate from the Tamil Nadu Board of Higher Secondary Education
Intermediate Certificate from the Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education

  • Course Code: 0101729
  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
  • Duration: 08 Month  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 35360 AUD
    Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
    Application Fee: N/A
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