Diploma of Arts
Studying this course at Southern Cross University (SCU) in LISMORE, NSW qualifies international graduates for 2 additional years on the Australian Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa and extra points towards Permanent Residency (PR). Read Regional Study Guide →
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The Diploma of Arts is a Diploma course from Southern Cross University (SCU). The CRICOS code for this course is 115097H. The main language of Diploma of Arts is English.
In Australia, training providers must be approved for registration on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) before they can teach overseas students. The Diploma of Arts is an approved CRICOS course from Southern Cross University (SCU).
The field of studies for Diploma of Arts is Creative Arts, Communication and Media Studies and Communication and Media Studies, n.e.c..
Course Details
The Diploma of Arts at Southern Cross University (SCU) has following details.
| Course name | Diploma of Arts |
|---|---|
| Course status | Active |
| CRICOS Course Code | 115097H |
| Institute Name | Southern Cross University (SCU) |
| Location & State | LISMORE, NSW (2480) • Study in NSW |
| Regional Status | Category 3 - Regional Centre (+2 Yr 485 Extension) |
| Broad Field | Creative Arts |
| Narrow Field | Communication and Media Studies |
| Detailed Field | Communication and Media Studies, n.e.c. |
Course Fees
The estimated total course fees for Diploma of Arts is around $28,000.00. This includes $26,000.00 tuition fee and $2,000.00 non-tuition fee.
| Tuition fee | $26,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Non-tuition fee | $2,000.00 |
| Estimated total fees | $28,000.00 |
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Course Duration
The Course duration on CRICOS must accurately reflect the time taken by a student to complete the course including any reasonable compulsory periods of orientation.
| Course duration | 52 weeks / 1.0 year |
|---|
The total course duration for Diploma of Arts is around 52 weeks. The registered duration cannot exceed the time required for completing the course on the basis of the normal amount of full-time study, and must not include any period of work-based training unless this is necessary in order to obtain the course qualification. Course duration should not include the period between when assessments or examinations for the course have been completed, and the time when results become available.
This course does not include any work component as part of the registered course. Work component hours (WIL hours) that are formally registered as part of the course are not included in the fortnight limitation.
Course Locations
The Diploma of Arts course is available at following locations of Southern Cross University (SCU).
| Location | City | State |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Airport Development Park - Bilinga | BILINGA | QLD |
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FAQs - Diploma of Arts
Frequently Asked Questions
The total course fee for Diploma of Arts is $28,000.00. This includes $26,000.00 tuition fees and $2,000.00 non-tuition fees.
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|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Media and Communication (52 weeks) at Sydney Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd | NSW | $27,410.00 |
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