Why study arts at CDU?

Future-proof your career when you study arts with us. You'll learn to think critically and creatively in a rapidly changing world. Our courses are highly flexible and tailored to fit your interests and career goals.

#1 in Australia for postgraduate teaching quality in humanities and social sciences (GUG 2024)

#2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)

Learn from leaders in Indigenous and Asia Pacific knowledge, with close ties to important research initiatives

Entry requirements

Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, masters degree or equivalent international qualification.

Consideration will also be given to applicants who do not have one of the above qualifications, but who have at least five years appropriate professional experience.

Applicants must provide further documentation detailing their employment experience in the form of a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application.

CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40) Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4

IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake) A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.

Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.

Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.

TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.

Fees and scholarship

The annual tuition fee for full time study in 2024 is AUD $17,124.00. This equates to $ $4,281.00 per 10 credit point unit (0.125 EFTSL).

These fees are subject to increases annually, effective at the start of each calendar year.

We offer an exciting and generous range of scholarships to support international students coming to study at CDU from around the globe. Our scholarships reward high-achieving students with outstanding academic accomplishments and who contribute to the potential to make a positive impact on the world.

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