Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Course Content
Personal Development Portfolio
Provides basic academic skills required to undertake tertiary study, including research, essay writing, report writing and referencing. Students develop a portfolio connecting academic skills development to transferrable skills for ongoing university study and beyond to the workplace.
Arts subjects
The diploma program structure provides an introduction to communication, international relations, content creation, and world languages.
Bond Core subjects
Bond's unique core subjects that ensure every student develops leadership skills in critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and integrity. All undergraduate students at Bond must complete three core skills subjects and Beyond Bond.
Common Questions
The Diploma of Arts is a direct pathway into a broad range of undergraduate programs, including communication, creative arts, film and television, global studies (sustainability), humanities, international relations, journalism, psychological science, and social science. Successful completion guarantees students a place in most undergraduate degrees at Bond University, with a possible 80 credit points credited towards their new program of study.
Yes. The flexible program allows you to customise your subject load and manage your transition to study – starting with one or two subjects part-time and building to full-time as your confidence grows. Alternatively, you can complete the diploma in just eight months studying full-time.
Bond University College offers extra support including an intensive Academic Skills program covering essay writing, critical reading, study techniques, and time management; more face-to-face teaching time in small group classes; tutorials specifically for diploma students; one-on-one tutoring; workshops; and targeted study help through the Academic Skills Centre. Students also have access to all university facilities including the gym, pool, sporting facilities, on-campus clubs and societies, Career Development Centre, Student Services, libraries, IT services, computer labs, and multimedia learning centre.
Bond University College students have access to all campus facilities, resources, and student support services, including one of the largest film and TV production facilities in south-east Queensland and labs equipped with VR, AR, and 3D printing facilities. Your Student Activities membership includes the gym, pool, sporting facilities, on-campus clubs, and societies.
The Diploma of Arts is delivered on-campus at the Gold Coast Campus. Intake dates are available in May 2026, September 2026, January 2027, and May 2027. The program code is CO-00021 and the CRICOS code is 0101729.
Application
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