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Diploma of Creative Arts and Health (A1C)

The Diploma of Creative Arts and Health offers an interdisciplinary study experience, providing knowledge of innovative uses of creative arts in community and health-care settings. Students develop an understanding of the effects of the arts on brain and body in social and cultural contexts.

Overview

This course is available to study as both part-time or full-time, with a minimum duration of 1 year and a maximum of 3 years. It is available online, with semester 1 and semester 2 intakes.

Entry Requirements

• Domestic applicants with recent secondary education are ranked by ATAR, with offers made based on available places.
• Domestic applicants with higher education study must have partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher.
• Domestic applicants with VET/TAFE study must have completed a Certificate IV or equivalent.
• Domestic applicants with work and life experience can complete a personal competency statement.
• International students must meet minimum English Language Requirements and University General Entry Requirements.

Course Structure

The Diploma of Creative Arts and Health requires completion of 100 credit points, comprising:

• 25-50 credit points of Introductory units
• 25 credit points of Intermediate units
• 25-50 credit points of Advanced units

Introductory Units

• Core units: FXA100 - The Arts and Dementia Care, FXA101 - Creativity for Life
• Elective units: CZZ104 - Living and Working with Cultural Diversity, HGA138 - Society, Culture and Health, PSY112 - Brain and Behaviour

Intermediate Units

• FXA202 - The Photo Essay: Storytelling with image and text
• PSY214 - Stress, Self-Care and Mindfulness

Advanced Units

• Core unit: FXA301 - Arts in the Community
• Elective units: FXA300 - Music, Mind and Body, FXA302 - Perspectives of the Arts on Health and Wellbeing, FXA303 - Creative Arts, Play and Mental Wellbeing

Career Outcomes

The Diploma in Creative Arts and Health provides valuable skills and health insights for professional and personal contexts, including welfare, recreation, and community arts. Employment projections are upwards trending, with a 29.3% growth expected by 2034.

Fees and Scholarships

• Domestic students: Commonwealth supported places available, with an indicative annual fee of $9,576.
• International students: Total tuition fee for 2026 is $18,950 AUD.
• Scholarships available for domestic students, with information on general scholarships at the University of Tasmania's scholarships website.