Arts @ a glance

What?

Diploma of Arts

An Introduction to contemporary issues in society, and influence of culture and communication, as well as providing foundation concepts to accelerate your progress in your proposed area of degree studies.

Why?

  • Smaller classes and individual attention compared with 1st year Bachelor programs (only 25-30 students in class)
  • Flexible start dates and study options - 3 possible start dates (Feb, Jun, Oct)
  • Fast track option available (complete in 8 or 12 months)
  • Extra contact time with your tutors and free Tertiary Skills Development programs.

How?

  1. Download the pdf below, for full details of this course.
  2. Contact us with any questions through the 'Ask a question' button on this page.
  3. Click 'Enrol today' to send through your application, or
  4. Click the 'Our Representatives' button below to find details of someone in your country who can help you apply.
Want more info? Download a PDF » Our Representatives »

Core Courses

  • Communication: Rhetoric and Reasoning
  • Computers, Communication and Society
  • Global Societies
  • Communication, Culture and Indigenous Australians
  • Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange
  • Media Literacies

Electives

  • Cultural Perspective on Health
  • Desktop Publishing for Publication
  • Introduction to Digital Media
  • Psychology 1B

Entry into the 1st year of

  • Bachelor of Architectural Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Arts (Indigenous Cultures and Australian Society)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Language and Intercultural Communication)
  • Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication)
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education*
  • Bachelor of Education (Primary and Middle)*
  • Bachelor of Industrial Design
  • Bachelor of Interior Architecture
  • Bachelor of Journalism
  • Bachelor of Marketing and Communication
  • Bachelor of Social Sciences (Human Services)
  • Bachelor of Social Work
  • Bachelor of Visual Arts (Specialisation)

    • *An entry quota applies to these UniSA programs.

Entry into 2nd year of

  • Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Media Management)
  • Bachelor of International Relations
  • Bachelor of Arts (Writing and Creative Communication)
  • Bachelor of Communication (Media and Culture)
  • Bachelor of Media Arts (Animation)
  • Bachelor of Media Arts (Digital Design)
  • Bachelor of Media Arts (Drama)
  • Bachelor of Media Arts (Film and Television)
  • Bachelor of Media Arts (Interactive Media)
  • Bachelor of Media Arts (Music Media)
  • Bachelor of Media Arts (Performing Arts)
  • Bachelor of Media Arts (Web Development)
  • Bachelor of Psychological Science
  • Bachelor of Public Relations

Popular Careers for Graduates

Bachelor of Architectural Studies

  • Run your own practice
  • Private firms
  • Commercial organisation
  • Charted architect

Bachelor of Arts

  • Communications
  • Management and Administration
  • Education
  • Advertising
  • Writing and Editing
  • Organisational Communication

Bachelor of Communication

  • Advertising
  • Cultural policy development
  • Creative industry management
  • Education
  • International affairs
  • Politics
  • Public relations
  • Public service

Bachelor of Design

  • Art Director
  • Animator
  • Exhibition Designers
  • Freelance design business

Bachelor of Education

  • Childcare
  • Kindergartends/Preschools
  • Schools
  • Metropolitan/Regional

Bachelor of Industrial Design

  • Consumer product design
  • Toy design
  • Vehicle design
  • Furniture design

Bachelor of Interior Architecture

  • Corporate furniture suppliers
  • Private firms
  • Furniture and expedition designs

Bachelor of Journalism

  • Publications
  • Marketing
  • Public relations
  • Desktop publisher
  • Journalist
  • Corporate affairs

Bachelor of Marketing and Communication

  • Advertising Consultant
  • Communications Manager
  • Market specialist

Bachelor of Media Arts

  • Animator
  • Web designer
  • Publication designer
  • Actor
  • Director
  • Lighting technician
  • Script writer
  • Camera hand
  • Editor
  • Graphic designer
  • Film and video producer
  • Musician
  • Sound Technician

Bachelor of Psychological Science

  • Disability Support Officer
  • Community Development Officer
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Training Officer
  • Crime Prevention Officer
  • Drug/Alcohol Case Worker

Bachelor of Public Relations

  • Consultant
  • Communication Officer
  • Media Liaison
  • Publicist
  • Community Relations Officer
  • Promotions
  • Government Relations Officer
  • Corporate Affairs Coordinator
  • Event Coordinator
  • Speech Writer

Bachelor of Social Sciences

  • Family and youth services
  • Community development
  • Correctional services
  • Disability services
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Mental health services
  • Government departments

Bachelor of Social Work

  • Aged care
  • Domestic violence
  • Child and youth welfare
  • Multicultural services
  • Community development
  • Legal and court services
  • Research and private industry

Bachelor of Visual Arts (Specialisation)

  • Art teacher
  • Photographer
  • Textile artist
  • Glass designer

Prices for 2012

Year International Students

2012

A$18,200