2552 - Diploma of Tertiary Studies
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | DipTertStuds |
|---|---|
| Managing faculty | Arts |
| Study location and mode | On-campus (Gippsland, Berwick) Students may select limited units from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus. Students may also select units offered in off-campus mode. |
| Total credit points required | 48 |
| Duration (years) | 1 year FT, 2 years PT |
| Contact details | http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/contact_us/ |
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 is available online at http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/humcass/ugrad/dots.php.
Objectives
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.
Structure
The course comprises 48 points, made up of eight first-level degree or diploma units, including two core units.
Requirements
Students must complete:
Core units
- DTS1611 Understanding university learning
- DTS1612 Knowledge and context
Discipline-based units
Students complete six discipline-based units offered by participating faculties, schools and departments. The disciplines include:
Faculty of Arts
- Australian Indigenous studies
- communications
- criminal justice
- history-politics
- journalism
- psychological studies
- public relations
- social and community welfare
- sociology
- writing
Faculty of Art and Design
- visual arts - studio stream or digital stream
Faculty of Business and Economics
- accounting
- business law
- economics
- human resource management
- international business
- management
- marketing
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- chemistry
- engineering systems
- environmental science
- mathematics
- physical science
Faculty of Education
- physical education
- primary teaching
Faculty of Information Technology
- applications development and networks
- business systems
School of Nursing
- nursing practice
- health and human behaviour
- multicultural nursing
Faculty of Science
Basic:
- mathematics
- biology
- chemistry
- environmental science
- physical science
Award(s) received on completion
Diploma of Foundation Studies
13 October 2017 18 May 2024