Master of Arts

Yes, CDU arts courses include flexible study options meaning you can study online, on campus, full-time or part-time. As an online student, your arts degree is just as packed with guest speakers, workshops, seminars, performances, exhibitions and genuine industry opportunities to complement your learning, delivered through CDU's digital learning platform, Learnline.

At CDU, you can study a range of disciplines as part of your Arts degree, including Communications, Literature and Digital Media; Society and Culture; Digital and Global Humanities; Indigenous Governance and Policy; Contemporary Indigenous Australia; Languages and Linguistics; Digital Arts; Music, Production and Performance; and Architectural Design.

CDU arts graduates find roles as diverse as their arts degree, from communications officers, policy advisors and interpreters, to music producers, photographers, graphic designers, and everything in between. According to the ASX-100 Board of Directors Report 2020, arts degrees are the most popular degrees held among professional non-executive directors across Australia's 100 biggest companies.

By choosing to study arts at CDU, you'll gain valuable insight into Northern Australia and learn from lecturers and researchers with strong local industry links, as well as leaders in Indigenous and Asia Pacific knowledge. CDU also ranks #8 among Australian universities for undergraduate employment outcomes according to The Good Universities Guide 2025.

Yes, capstone units in CDU's arts courses provide a balance of academic knowledge and practical experience, ensuring you graduate ready for the workplace. Guided independent learning consolidates your skills, recognises your unique direction and the networks required to get there.