• Program summary 
• Program overview
• Admission requirements 
• Program structure
• Program requirements 
• Enquiries

Program summary

Program title: Graduate Diploma in Arts
Award abbreviation: GDA
Degree type: coursework
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Fee type 2010: postgraduate coursework places, international fee-paying places
Total courses: 8
USC program code: AR605
CRICOS code: 069714G

Program overview

In a work environment in which employees experience several changes of career during their work life it is often beneficial to acquire different skills sets or knowledge. To this end, the Graduate Diploma in Arts recognises an opportunity to value add to existing qualifications by adding a suite of eight thematically based courses in a particular area of relevance to the student. This program affords students the opportunity to follow interests to enhance quality of life aspirations and satisfy curiosity driven study in an efficient and effective manner.

Admission requirements

A student entering the Graduate Diploma program will normally be required to hold an undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from a recognised higher education institution. Entry by non-graduates who have extensive relevant industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Minimum English language requirements also apply.

Program structure

Eight 12 unit courses or equivalent that constitute a Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences major or two complementary minors.

When selecting courses within a major, select no more than two introductory (100 level) course, with the exception of the Counselling major. Choose courses from the following majors: *

• 3D Design
• Australian Studies
• Communication Studies
• Counselling
• Creative Writing
• e-Media Design
• English
• Environmental and Planning Studies
• Graphic Design
• History
• Human Services
• Indonesian
• Italian
• Japanese
• Journalism
• Justice Studies
• Politics and International Relations
• Public Relations
• Sociology

When selecting courses within a minor, select no more than two introductory (100 level) course, with the exception of the Creative Advertising, Indonesian, Italian or Japanese minors. Choose courses from the following minors: *

• 3D Design
• Australian Studies
• Child Protective Practices
• Communication Studies
• Community Development
• Comparative Studies
• Counselling
• Creative Advertising
• Creative Writing
• e-Media Design
• English
• Environmental and Planning Studies
• Graphic Design
• History
• Indonesian
• Italian
• Japanese
• Justice Studies
• Legal Studies
• Politics and International Relations
• Public Policy
• Public Relations
• Sociology

Program requirements

1. Eight 12-unit courses or equivalent that constitute a Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences major or two complementary minors:
   1. no more than two introductory level (100 level) courses to be included in the major with the exception of the Counselling major;
   2. no more than one introductory level (100 level) course to be included in each minor with the exception of Creative Advertising, Indonesian, Italian or Japanese minors.

Enquiries 

How to apply

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259

Program Leader
Professor Pam Dyer
Tel: +61 7 5430 1242
Email: dyer@usc.edu.au 

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