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Diploma in Arts and Social Science

  • 1 year full-time / Part-time available

University of Newcastle in NSW offers Diploma in Arts and Social Science, a AQF Level 5 program. The program runs for 1 year full-time / Part-time available, with domestic fees from $0. Government subsidised places may be available.

University of Newcastle

Tier 2

University · NSW

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Domestic fee · Full qualification

$0Commonwealth supported
  • Government Funding
  • HECS-HELP
Duration
1 year full-time / Part-time available
ATAR requirement
50.3

HECS-HELP

This is a Commonwealth Supported Place — the government pays part of your tuition directly, and HECS-HELP lets you defer your remaining student contribution as an income-contingent loan. Available to eligible domestic students only. Confirm your CSP status with the provider.

Government funding

  • HECS-HELP

    Commonwealth Supported Place — defer your student contribution through HECS-HELP.

    $8,301

Estimated out-of-pocket

After applicable subsidies

$0

Fees and funding are indicative only. Contact the provider to confirm your eligibility and final costs.

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About this qualification

Here is what the Diploma in Arts and Social Science qualification offered by University of Newcastle covers and who it is designed for.

There is so much to explore in arts and social science, and even more career pathways for you to follow.

Find your interests or develop diverse skills across a broad range of subjects including Indigenous studies, communication, criminology, sociology and anthropology, geography, history, linguistics, human services International studies. Whether you want to become a journalist, community development manager, anthropologist, cultural heritage conservationist or upskill for your current career, the Diploma in Arts and Social Sciences will help you get there.

You will receive embedded support from the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, including access to a dedicated Student Liaison Officer, a quiet workspace for independent study and smaller class sizes in your foundational courses. Plus, when you study a Diploma with the University of Newcastle, the supported Pathways courses you complete are FREE.

The Diploma in Arts and Social Science provides you with a level 5 Diploma qualification and a degree pathway at the University of Newcastle. Upon completion of the Diploma, you will receive guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Criminology, the Bachelor of Development Studies, the Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies, the Bachelor of Social Science All programs in the Guaranteed Admissions Scheme.