Overview:

The Graduate Diploma of Arts course is designed for those who hold a tertiary qualification in a non-theological discipline who wish to pursue a graduate qualification in theology, and who are seeking skills in theological studies to enhance their professional work. It is also appropriate for those seeking personal enrichment.

Entry Requirements:

A three-year bachelor award or equivalent in any discipline. Students holding a Sydney College of Divinity Graduate Certificate in Arts may enter the program. To receive the award they are required to complete a further 36 credit points (i.e. 4 units), and hand back the Graduate Certificate in Arts upon graduation.

Duration:

12 months full-time or up to 3 years part-time.

Mode:

Full-time or part-time.

Structure:

72 credit points (i.e. 8 units). The Graduate Diploma of Arts has nested within it the Graduate Certificate in Arts:

• Graduate Certificate in Arts requires 36 credit points
• Graduate Diploma of Arts requires an additional 36 credit points giving a total of 72 credit points

The course may be taken with or without a specialisation.  A specialisation in the Graduate Diploma of Arts comprises 36 credit points in a sub-discipline with at least one unit at 500 level.

Enrolment Options:

On-Campus Weekly Lectures: full time and part time study available

Distance Education (Online): part time study available

Exit Point:

Graduate Certificate in Arts (36 credit points).

English Proficiency:

Applicants whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institution where English is not the language of instruction normally require a minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS, or equivalent) score of 7.0 in all bands of the ‘academic format’ of the test.

Fees:

$1070 per 9 credit points, taken at 400 level or 500 level. Please read Financial Information for further details and scholarship opportunities. FEE-HELP is available (conditions apply).