Program Overview
The Diploma in Liberal Studies at Australian Catholic University is a Preparation Course programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Diploma in Liberal Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 20,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Diploma in Liberal Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- English Language Communication Skills (International students only)
- Arts Advantage
- Our World: Community and Vulnerability
- Communication
- Computing
- Digital Journalism
- Drama
- Economics
- Geography
- Healthy Development
- History
- Literature
- Mathematics
- Media
- Music
- Philosophy
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Study of Religions
- Theological Studies
- Visual Arts
- Youth Work
- Introduction to Development Studies
- Humanitarian Work and Development Aid
- English Language Communication Skills
- Global Health
- Introduction to International Development Studies
- Global Change and Development
- Foundations of Management
- Introduction to International Relations
- Introduction to Human Rights
- Introduction to Sociology
- Knowing Young People
- The Developing Young Person
- Exploring Literature
- Digital Communication Technologies
- Introduction to Mathematical Thinking
- The Global Citizen: Civics and Citizenship in a Changing World
- Science in Our World
- Our World: Community and Vulnerability
- Our World: Community and Vulnerability
- Interpreting and Communicating Ideas
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed year 12 or equivalent with a minimum 50% pass, plus an overall academic IELTS score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each test).
Recognised international high school qualification
English language proficiency.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 20,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Tuition fees: USD 20,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Australian Catholic University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Australian Catholic University
Australian Catholic University
Queensland, Australia
university with six campuses across Australia
University Profile- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
