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Diploma in Liberal Studies

This course is available only to international students.

Course NOT available for domestic applicants.

The course for international students assists you to prepare for a career in areas such as government, industry, journalism, creative arts and education. This course is an opportunity for students to study either a selection of units for personal development or a sequence of units in a particular subject area.


Summary

International Students

Available at these campuses tooltip

  • Brisbane, Queensland
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Sydney (Strathfield), NSW

Course Duration

1 year

Deferment

Yes. See Defer your offer.

Delivery Mode

On Campus

Commencement Availability

Brisbane
  • 23-Jul-2012, 11-Feb-2013, 22-Jul-2013, 03-Feb-2014, 21-Jul-2014, 02-Feb-2015, 20-Jul-2015
Melbourne
  • 23-Jul-2012, 11-Feb-2013, 22-Jul-2013, 03-Feb-2014, 21-Jul-2014, 02-Feb-2015, 20-Jul-2015
Strathfield
  • 23-Jul-2012, 11-Feb-2013, 22-Jul-2013, 03-Feb-2014, 21-Jul-2014, 02-Feb-2015, 20-Jul-2015

Course Costs

  • Unit Fee: 1500.00
  • Average first year fee: 12200.00
  • Estimated Total Cost: 12200.00

Important Note on Fees

Tuition fees may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). No guarantee is made for tuition fee increases beyond the minimum duration.

Credit Points

80 cp

Course Units (Subjects)

Schedule of Unit (Subject) Offerings

Course Enrolment Guide (CEG)

Enrolment Information

Applying for Admission

International Students

Eligibility

Apply directly to Australian Catholic University.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the equivalent of year 12 level with a minimum 50% pass, plus an overall academic IELTS score of 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each test).

How to Apply

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Description

The Diploma in Liberal Studies course is available as a UniAccess-International program.

This course is designed for students interested in a broadly-based program that integrates the study of Australian society with a wide choice of subjects and the development of communication skills. Students may choose subjects that provide credit towards the Bachelor of Arts or other undergraduate courses in areas such as education.

The course assists students to prepare for a diversity of careers in areas such as government, industry, journalism, creative arts and education. This course provides an opportunity for students to study either a selection of units for personal development or a sequence of units in a particular subject area.

The course is offered on a fee-paying basis and is available to international students (UniAccess-International).

A student who successfully completes four or more units in the Diploma in Liberal Studies may exit with a Certificate in Liberal Studies.


Pathways to Further Study

A UniAccess-International student who successfully completes eight units specified by a UniAccess program may either leave with a Diploma qualification or continue their studies with a place in the Bachelor of Arts course.

Contacts for Future Students

International Students