Arts (Graduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Graduate Diploma in Arts
Length
2 to 3 years part-time
Campuses
Bendigo
Course description
This course is intended principally for graduates who wish to extend their range of expertise by studying a new undergraduate discipline or area of study. Students may undertake the program in any one of the disciplines or areas of study offered in the Bachelor of Arts: English, history, Indonesian, or social sciences; or in other disciplines (from other Faculties).
With the course coordinator's permission, students may also undertake disciplines from other Faculties.
Course structure
Students complete one of the Bachelor of Arts' accredited majors (six subjects with appropriate sequential prerequisites). The equivalent of one year of full-time study, the program is normally taken part-time to allow for sequential development in the chosen discipline.
Contact hours
Approximately 6 -8 hours per week .
Handbook (2010)
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Contact the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (Bendigo campus) for details on how to apply.
Fee type
Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available
Tuition fee (AUD)
Indicative (2010): $11,160 (per 120 credit points)
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/pg/Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) of at least three years' full-time duration, or equivalent. Original/certified copies of academic transcripts must be presented as proof of completion.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Additional information
Some Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available upon application, based on academic merit.
Mid-year entry (July intake) available.
Career opportunities
The course enables graduates to extend their expertise, upgrade their professional skills or pursue new studies in a particular discipline or area of study, enhancing their employment opportunities in public and private sectors.
Contact information
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Bendigo
T (03) 5444 7225
E huss.bendigo@latrobe.edu.au
All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover