Diploma of Foundation Studies

Course code: 2552 + Course abbreviation: DipFoundStuds + Total credit points required: 48 + 1 year full-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Gippsland F/T only)

Course description

This course is designed as an alternative entry pathway to university study. The program is particularly suited to students requiring additional learning support in their first year of study. Further information about the course and how to apply is available online at www.arts.monash.edu.au/humcass/students/dofs.html.

Students who have successfully completed this course may be eligible to apply to enter a Monash degree and receive some credit for their studies in this diploma.

Course structure

Course requirements

The course comprises 48 points, made up of eight first-level degree or diploma units. One unit per semester will be a core unit, taken by all diploma students. These units are:

DFS1611 Understanding university learning
DFS1612 Knowledge and context

In addition, three units per semester will be discipline-based units offered by participating faculties. The disciplines include:

Arts and Communication Studies

Australian Indigenous studies, communications, history-politics, journalism, philosophy, psychological studies, public relations, social and community welfare, sociology, writing.

Art and Design

Drawing, visual arts - practice and theory.

Business and Economics

Accounting, business law, economics, e-business, human resource management, international business, management, marketing.

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Engineering systems, environmental science, mathematics, physical science.

Education

Primary/secondary teaching, sport and outdoor recreation.

Information Technology

Computer systems and programming, networks and data communications, system analysis and design.

Nursing

Nursing practice, health and human behaviour, multicultural nursing.

Science

Basic mathematics, biology, chemistry, environmental science, physical science.

Contact details

www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/contact_us/

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