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247 Best Diploma Programs in Australia

247 Diploma courses are taught at 11 universities in Australia; the most common length is 2 years. Courses from Flinders University of South Australia, Western Sydney University and James Cook University of North Queensland come first, because those universities rank highest.

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Australia

Diploma of Nursing Hlt54121

TAFE NSW — The Diploma of Nursing HLT54121 at TAFE NSW prepares you to become an enrolled nurse. You study nursing practice across the Australian health care system, including clien...

DiplomaLevel
1.5 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Medicine & Health Sciences
130Diploma
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Australia

Diploma of Screen and Media 1387

TAFE NSW — TAFE NSW offers the Diploma of Screen and Media as an international pathway that combines the Certificate IV in Screen and Media (0.5 Years) and the Diploma of Screen and...

DiplomaLevel
1.5 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Media & Communication
137Diploma
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Australia

Diploma of Surveying 1373

TAFE NSW — TAFE NSW offers the Diploma of Surveying international pathway, which combines the Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services (Surveying) and the Diplom...

DiplomaLevel
1.5 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Built Environment
138Diploma
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Australia

Diploma of Surveying Cpp50121

TAFE NSW — The Diploma of Surveying at TAFE NSW refines surveying skills and knowledge for leadership roles in the surveying and spatial information services sector. Students learn...

DiplomaLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Built Environment
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Australia

Diploma of Visual Arts Cua51125

TAFE NSW — TAFE NSW’s Diploma of Visual Arts develops drawing and painting skills. You may also explore printmaking, sculpture, photography, and ceramics. The course focuses on comb...

DiplomaLevel
—Duration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Arts, Design & Architecture

How these courses are ranked

5 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #387 (Flinders University of South Australia) to #494 (University of Canberra); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: James Cook University of North Queensland is cited most (3,735,226 citations). 3 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Inside the course list

The most common subjects are Business & Management (45), Arts, Design & Architecture (31), Computer Science & IT (30) and Engineering (17). The usual length is 2 years and 1 year. 98% are full-time and 4 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Spring (98% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (97% of courses with a stated intake). TAFE NSW offers the widest choice, with 133 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Diploma in Australia?

Flinders University of South Australia (QS World #387), Western Sydney University (QS World #400) and James Cook University of North Queensland (QS World #440) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How long does a Diploma course take in Australia?

Most listed courses run 2 years, with 1 year the next most common.

When do Diploma courses start in Australia?

Spring is the main intake — 98% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Can I study Diploma online with a university in Australia?

4 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Diploma courses in Australia?

TAFE NSW, with 133, ahead of Western Sydney University (66).

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