Diploma of Arts
The Diploma of Arts program at SIBT provides a strong foundation for further studies in arts, communication, or social science. You will explore various disciplines, including linguistics, cultures, criminality, and creativity. This diploma equips you with practical teamwork and communication skills for entry-level positions. Successful completion also qualifies you to progress to the second year of a bachelor's degree at university.
Intakes: March, July, October
Entry Requirements
Completing Year 12 successfully.
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of this course, you may qualify for various career options, such as government positions at the federal, state, or local level, policing and protection roles, administration, creative industries, media and communication roles, and community programs.
Study Subjects
The course is divided into two or three sessions and consists of both core and elective units. In total, you will study eight units, comprising five core units and three elective units.
Core units
- COMM101 Writing and Research for Arts and Communication
- ARTS103 Ideas and Society
- ARTS101 Reasoning and Argument
- COMM104 Understanding International Communication
- COMM150 Culture, Media and Communication
Choose 3 elective units
- ARTS102 Understanding Crime and Criminality
- COMM107 Language as Communication
- COMM106 National and Global Media
- COMM108 Digital Media Principles