Overview

The Diploma of Arts from Charles Darwin University offers students a pathway into diverse specialist and interdisciplinary thematic areas including:

communications, text and digital media;
society and culture;
digital and global humanities;
Indigenous governance and policy;
contemporary Indigenous Australian languages and linguistics;
digital and creative arts;
music, production and performance; and

architectural design.

Quick Facts:

As a student, your journey through this program will also develop core communication, critical and creative thinking skills to prepare you to participate in a multi-disciplinary and global workforce.

Future-proof your career when you study arts with us. You'll learn to think critically and creatively in a rapidly changing world. Our courses are highly flexible and tailored to fit your interests and career goals.

#2 in Australia for creative arts starting salaries (GUG 2024)
#4 in Australia for humanities employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
Learn from leaders in Indigenous and Asia Pacific knowledge, with close ties to important research initiatives

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Indigenous Australia

Northern Exposure

Cultural Capabilities

Northern Futures

Australasian Literature

Creative Practice in a Digital Context

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-12 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-11-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-09 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

80 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Darwin, Australia

Disciplines

Visual Arts View 129 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 116338K
Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.
Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

27096 AUD / year

≈ 27096 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth Supported places are available for this course to students who meet the residency requirements.

Living costs

Darwin

Australia

1493 - 2530 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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