The Graduate Diploma of Arts at the University of Melbourne builds a solid foundation for your further studies and research. Develop the analytical and critical capacities you need to apply to contemporary contexts, and understand the important issues and conceptual frameworks relating to your area of study.

Examine contemporary modules like anthropology, gender studies, and creative writing, or opt to major or minor in languages such as Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian, or French. Tailor your study through a range of electives and benefit from flexible study options, including evening classes.

The Graduate Diploma in Arts is designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in an unrelated area of study. If you're keen for further study, or want to gain new skills, you will be introduced to a specialised area and emerge with a fresh body of knowledge. The 12-month structure gives you an opportunity to explore a new discipline before deciding on a longer period of study - it's an ideal program because there's no assumed knowledge in your chosen area.

Mix and match your subjects in the Graduate Diploma in Arts and improve your communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. After graduating, you may be eligible for a Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) or a range of Masters by coursework.

Specialisations

• Anthropology
• Arabic
• Art History
• Asian Studies
• Australian Indigenous Studies
• Chinese
• Classical Studies and Archaeology
• Classics
• Creative Writing
• Criminology
• English and Theatre Studies
• French
• Gender Studies
• German
• Hebrew and Jewish Studies
• History
• History and Philosophy of Science
• Indonesian
• Islamic Studies
• Italian
• Japanese
• Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
• Media and Communications
• Philosophy
• Politics and International Studies
• Russian
• Screen and Cultural Studies
• Sociology
• Spanish and Latin American Studies

Depending on the area of study you specialise in, with a Graduate Diploma in Arts you can expect to advance in areas including:

• Higher research and academia
• Public service
• Private enterprise
• Entry-level positions

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have completed an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.

IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.