Diploma of Arts
Diploma of Arts
The Diploma of Arts (DipA) is a 1-year undergraduate pathway award into the Sheridan Bachelor of Arts. There are also credit pathways from the DipA into the undergraduate programs at Edith Cowan University, Alphacrucis College, Avondale University College and Christian Heritage College. Course Learning Outcomes Diplomas qualify individuals who apply…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Diploma of Arts (DipA) is a 1-year undergraduate pathway award into the Sheridan Bachelor of Arts. There are also credit pathways from the DipA into the undergraduate programs at Edith Cowan University, Alphacrucis College, Avondale University College and Christian Heritage College.
Course Learning Outcomes
Diplomas qualify individuals who apply integrated technical and theoretical concepts in a broad range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled or paraprofessional work, and provide a pathway for further learning.
Upon completion of their study, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate theoretical and technical knowledge of specialised learning areas within the humanities and social sciences.
- Exercise cognitive skills successfully to identify, analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources.
- Plan, propose and evaluate potential solutions to unpredictable problems relating to specialised learning areas within the humanities and social sciences.
- Communicate understanding of knowledge and skills relating to specialised learning areas within the humanities and social sciences to others in various learning contexts.
- Apply learned technical and creative tools from one or more specialised learning areas within the humanities and social sciences to interpret and resolve unpredictable problems in a range of scenarios.
- Demonstrate the capacity to seek knowledge and truth with persistence, independence, rigour, and integrity.
- Evaluate the relevance of Christian faith and practice to the pursuit of knowledge in the humanities and social sciences.
- Model self-discipline, servant leadership and respect for the dignity of individuals and groups in various settings.
Each unit taken in the Diploma of Arts program will contribute towards the fulfilment of these broader learning outcomes.
Pathways to a Bachelor degree
Student graduating with a Diploma of Arts at Sheridan Institute of Higher Education will receive 24 credits towards the Sheridan Bachelor of Arts.
REQUIREMENTS
Open to persons who are 18 years of age or over who have either:
Completed the WACE and achieved the published ATAR entry score (or its equivalent as determined by the Academic Council) for the course, or
Completed the WACE and a university preparation course authorised by an Australian university, or
Completion of a recognized university foundations course, or
Completed a VET Certificate IV in a relevant discipline, or
Completed an International Baccalaureate (Applicants should contact Sheridan’s Registrar for information regarding what score is required for entry into their chosen course), or
Completed secondary school offshore and met the minimum academic entry score upon completion of their study (with evidence to Sheridan’s Registrar for review), or
Provided a portfolio (applicants are asked to contact the Sheridan Registrar for information regarding portfolio entry).
Minimum English language proficiency requirements for undergraduate courses are:
IELTS (Academic): 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet based): 85 (no band less than 20)
TOEFL (Paper based): 550 (with Test of Written English 5)
Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic): 57 (no band less than 50)
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