General knowledge about Arts and basic knowledge of Chinese.

Developing of a strong theoretical and practical understanding of the discipline and gaining of in-depth knowledge and skills of the discipline to engage critically with the discipline is included as major concept of study.

The normal admission requirements are successful completion of the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Arts (Specialisation) or a Bachelor of Arts degree or its equivalent from the University of Tasmania or a university degree from another university or tertiary institution, deemed to be appropriate by the Faculty of Arts or candidates not holding a bachelor's degree but whose employment experience indicates a level of knowledge and skill deemed by the Faculty to be sufficient to complete the course satisfactorily may be deemed eligible for admission.

The students who have satisfactorily completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Arts (Specialisation) may proceed to the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Specialisation). Where specialisations permit, students who satisfactorily complete the requirements for the Graduate Diploma may then proceed to the Master of Arts (Specialisation).Where specialisations permit, students will have the opportunity to undertake 12.5% or 25% of internship units (subject to negotiation with the course co-ordinator) as part of the Graduate Diploma. The maximum percentage of internship units able to be counted to the Graduate Diploma is 25%.Credit may be given, at the discretion of the Faculty, for previous postgraduate or honours level study, or alternative achievements by students in other awards and professional practice areas at equivalent level.

The opportunities are in various fields such as teaching English, editing, proofreading, freelance writing, and computer work.