This is a graduate-entry program for anyone who wants to study an undergraduate-level major (or two minors) from our Arts degree. Majors and minors are available in 43 different areas.

Upon completion and subject to satisfactory performance and entry requirements, this program may enable students eligibility for entry into Honours, to postgraduate coursework and, via Honours, entry to research postgraduate study. The Diploma in Arts is a Commonwealth-supported (HECS-Help) program. 

2. First year plans

In order to complete the Diploma in Arts you must successfully complete 8 courses, which equates to 16 units. The standard full-time workload at UQ is 16 units (8 courses) per year however, due to course offerings and the nature of the structure of the Diploma, it is highly unlikely that it could be completed in one year full-time. It is likely that you will need to complete your diploma part-time over a longer duration.

To complete the Diploma you will need to complete either a major or two minors. A full list of the majors can be found on the Courses and Programs website. To complete a minor you must complete an approved combination of 8 units in total, including the gateway and cornerstone courses with a maximum of 4 units at introductory level.

The table below provides a guide to show how the Diploma might be completed in two years part-time.

  Option 1**

Diploma with a major

Units Option 2

Diploma with two Minors

Units
First Year Semester 1

1 x gateway/introductory course

1 x advanced level course with no prerequisites

2

2

1 x gateway course – minor A
1 x gateway course – minor B

2

2

First Year Semester 2

1 x gateway/introductory course

1 x advanced level course (with few or no prerequisites)

2

2

1 x cornerstone course – minor A
1 x cornerstone course – minor B

2

2

Second Year Semester 1

1 x capstone course

1 x advanced level course

2

2

1 x advanced course – minor A
1 x advanced course – minor B

2

2

Second Year Semester 2

1 x capstoneLevel 3 course

1 x advanced level course

2

2

1 x advanced course – minor A
1 x advanced course – minor B

2

2

Total   16   16

**Please note that Option 1 would not be possible with most language majors as they are usually completed over three years, however, students should consult with the School of Languages and Culture for further advice.