Diploma in Arts
Each diploma program requires the completion of a minimum of 42 units, with a maximum of 12 units at 1st year level (generally 2 courses) and a minimum of 30 units at later-year level (generally 5 courses), which is equivalent to an Arts major as defined later in this chapter. All studies for the diploma are undertaken at the undergraduate level. The diploma must be completed within five years of commencement.
Note: Although it may be possible to complete the diploma in one academic year, course availability in any given year may prevent this.
Attendance Pattern
For students including first-year courses in their program, the typical pattern is to complete 2 first-year courses in the first year and 1 or 2 later-year courses per semester subsequently. First-year and later-year courses cannot normally be taken simultaneously. Not more than 12 units of the diploma can be at first-year level.
Fees
Diploma students are liable only for HECS (Higher Education Contribution Scheme) charges, rather than full tuition fees.
Diploma Programs
The diplomas span a number of the Faculty of Arts' offerings in the humanities, languages and the social sciences. The requirements and options for each diploma are virtually equivalent to the majors offered within the Bachelor of Arts degree. Prospective students are encouraged to discuss their study plans with the Convenor for the particular diploma.
The following diploma programs are available:
American Studies
Ancient Greek *
Anthropology
Applied Linguistics
Archaeology
Art History
Art History & Curatorship
Art Theory
Australian Studies
Biological Anthropology
Classics
Contemporary Europe
Development Studies
Drama
English
Film Studies
Forensic Anthropology
French *
Gender, Sexuality and Culture
German *
Health, Medicine and Body
History
Indigenous Australian Studies
International Communication
International Relations
Italian *
Latin *
Linguistics
Musicology (Bachelor of Arts)
Persian *
Philosophy
Political Science
Population Studies *
Religious Studies
Social Research Methods
Sociology
Spanish *
Turkish *
See the major entry for the relevant discipline later in this chapter for details.
* Students are advised that, in the case of Diploma in Population Studies, International Relations and languages it may not be possible to complete the program in two years. Students should consult the convenors in those areas to obtain information on future offerings.
The programs are known generally as the 'Diploma in Arts'. Diplomas are awarded in two grades: Pass and Pass with Merit. A Pass with Merit requires an average mark for all units in the 'distinction' range.
Status
Students who have completed relevant courses at a university in the last ten years may apply for status for up to 12 units (generally 2 courses) in the diploma. Students who complete a diploma and subsequently enrol for a Bachelor degree are eligible to be granted status for up to seven specified courses in the degree. A diploma cannot be undertaken concurrently with a degree, but may be commenced afterwards. Degree students interested in extending the breadth of their studies may only enrol in a combined degree program.
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
