Program Overview

Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced)

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) enables students to develop analytical and critical capacities in their chosen field, applying conceptual frameworks to contemporary issues. This program provides practical skills through internships and placements, serving as a pathway to further study, including the Master of Arts (Advanced Seminar and Shorter Thesis), Master of Arts (Thesis only), or Doctor of Philosophy Arts.

Course Details

• Course code: GDA-ARTS
• Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time
• Location: On campus (Parkville)
• Intake: February, July
• Fees: AUD $30,976 (2025 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available.

Who is it for?

The Graduate Diploma of Arts (Advanced) is intended for those seeking a specific, professionally-focused stream of study that can also lead to further study. Each related course has its own entry requirements and course structure.

Related Study Areas

• Arts, humanities and social sciences
• Asia
• Culture and communication
• History and philosophy
• Language and linguistics
• Social and political science

Acknowledgement

The University acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Owners of the unceded lands on which we work, learn, and live, paying respect to Elders past, present, and future, and acknowledging the importance of Indigenous knowledge in the Academy.