Diploma in Arts and Social Science
University of Newcastle - Newcastle - Callaghan
Overview
There is so much to explore in arts and social science, and even more career pathways for you to follow.
Find your special interests or develop diverse skills across a broad range of subjects including Indigenous studies, communication, criminology, sociology and anthropology, geography, history, linguistics, human services, and international studies. Whether you want to become a journalist, community development manager, anthropologist, or cultural heritage conservationist, 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.
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’ll 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 Media and Communication, or the Bachelor of Social Science.
Majors
Areas of study
Society and Culture, Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Communication, Criminology, Development Studies, Global Indigenous Studies, Media, Sociology, English and Writing, Screen and Cultural Studies.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
The Society and Culture study area is large and diverse with employment opportunities in local, state and commonwealth public service, non-government organisations, higher education, media and communications and in arts and cultural organisations.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 63.2 | 63.2 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 53.88 | 53.88 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 50.45 | 50.45 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Newcastle website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
University of Newcastle
Campus
Newcastle - Callaghan
Course Type
Diploma
Study Area
Arts
Indicative ATAR
50.45
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 1 years, Part-time: Available
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 147
- Campuses
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Central Coast - Ourimbah Gosford Newcastle - Callaghan Newcastle City Precinct Port Macquarie Sydney
Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at University of Newcastle. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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