Diploma of Arts Alphacrucis College

The Diploma of Arts is an undergraduate award with core skills in postgraduate writing and research, as well as the AC core value of Christian Worldview. The course draws on the College's established areas of expertise while including offerings in general subject areas that are of interest to the student, such as history and communication. Graduates of the Diploma of Arts will have specialised knowledge and skills for skilled/paraprofessional work and/or further learning through undergraduate programs. They will demonstrate an ability to apply a body of knowledge in a range of contexts to undertake advanced professional or ministry positions.

Graduates of the Diploma of Arts may find employment in ministry or church-based organisations; not-for-profit and mission-focused organisations; business and professional organisations; as well as educational institutions that require skills in research and critical thinking. Additionally, graduates may progress further in the pathway toward Bachelor studies upon completion of the Diploma of Arts.

With lecturers who bring not only academic expertise but practical experience into the classroom,the AC Diploma of Arts will provide an educational experience of holistic formation which prepares students to change the world.

Course Structure

The course structure is based on two semesters (each of 13 weeks duration), with four subjects taught in each semester. It comprises:

• 10 cp from Research
• 10 cp from Christian Studies
• 60 cp Electives

To qualify for award of the degree of Diploma of Arts a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 80 credit points. For accreditation into the second year of the Bachelor of Education, satisfactory completion of the core subjects noted below is required.

Maximum of 4 subjects (40 credit points) at 100 level, and at least two subjects (20 credit points) at 300 level

Have you always wanted to teach but thought that the opportunity had passed you by? Perhaps teaching was something you never thought of but a change in life's experience or a change in circumstances has put the desire on your heart.

Now there is a way to change the future and be equipped to teach!

The Diploma of Arts is an accredited pathway to the Bachelor of Education (Primary). Successful completion of the one year Diploma of Arts gives you the prerequisite tertiary experience to then enrol in the second year of the BEd (Primary) with the subjects taken for the Diploma of Arts credited towards the BEd (Primary).

At AC students are never a number. We are passionate about tailoring our learning and teaching to students' individual needs, in small classes where each student is known and mentored by their subject's lecturer. You can do subjects face-to-face at AC, or learn online or through blended learning, where students come on campus for an Intensive" - a one week's face-to-face seminar for each subject - and then complete the remainder of their study online.

Enrol today! It will change your future and you will be equipped to impact the lives of a generation of children.

Regards

Stephen Brinton

Program Director Diploma of Arts

Entry requirements for this course

Contact Alphacrucis College to find course entry requirements.

View foundation and pathway programmes to help you meet academic and language entry requirements.