The Graduate Diploma of Contemporary Arts is a professionally oriented course that facilitates technical and conceptual development through practice in contemporary arts. Specialisations include: Visual Arts, Theatre, Music, Digital Design, Gallery Practices or a cross-disciplinary approach. The Graduate Diploma of Contemporary Arts is a single-semester full-time or equivalent half-time study program. Students may apply for semester 1 or semester 2 entry. Note: Entry into the Graduate Diploma of Contemporary Arts (Specialisation) is on a full fee-paying basis only.

Career outcomes for graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Contemporary Arts may include: theatre practitioner, musician, visual artist, graphic designer, teacher, curator and arts administrator.