Diploma of Higher Education Studies
KPT/JPT (R/140/4/0007) 01/23 - MQA/SWA0654
Why study a Diploma of Higher Education Studies?
Do you have pre-university or foundation year qualifications but need another chance to earn a degree and move closer to your dream of becoming a journalist, social scientist, business professional, IT expert or scientist?
This one-year program is an alternative pathway to a Monash degree. It allows you to study first-year units in four of our schools – arts and social sciences, business, IT and science – and qualify for the second year of a chosen degree.
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Degree options and units
You have seven degrees to choose from across the four participating schools. Whichever you choose, you need to study six units related to your degree and two compulsory study-skills units, Learning in Higher Education and Academic Literacies, in your first year.
Duration
This course takes one year of full-time study to complete.
Entry requirements
To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic, English language and age requirements.
Entry scores
You will need the following entry scores for the Diploma of Higher Education Studies:
| Qualification | Score |
|---|---|
| Commencing Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) in 2019/2020* | 60%* |
| A Level GCE | 6 |
| ATAR | 65 |
| Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education | 15 |
| Indian School Certificate Examination | 55% |
| All India Senior School Certificate Examination | 60% |
| SMA3, Indonesia | Please refer to https://priorstudy.monash.edu/prior-study/ to find out the entry score |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB Diploma Program) | 24 |
| STPM, Malaysia, | 7 |
| UEC, Malaysia, | 6 |
| Program Matrikulasi (Matriculation Program), Malaysia | 1. 7 |
| Ontario Secondary School Diploma | 72.3% |
| Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) | 8 |
| High School Diploma, Vietnam | 7.5 |
| UNSW Foundation Studies | 6 |
| Foundation in Arts, Sunway College | 55% |
| Foundation in Science and Technology, Sunway College | 55% |
*The undergraduate entry requirements published are for students who commence the MUFY program in 2019/2020.
Specific subject requirements
In addition to the above English language and academic requirements, some schools require you to have fulfilled these pre-requisite subjects to enrol in their streams.
Science – at least one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography, Physics, Psychology or Mathematics at a higher level (Australian Year 12 equivalent)
Business – Mathematics (Australian Year 11 equivalent)
Information technology – Mathematics (Australian Year 12 Higher Level equivalent)
Fees
| Malaysian student | International student | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-science stream | RM34,821 | RM39,061 |
| Science stream | RM39,326 | RM43,990 |
Once-only fees
- Application – RM100
- Registration – RM200
Per-semester fee
- General amenities – RM100
Visa application fee for new international student
- Indonesia - RM3,340
- Other countries - RM 2,330
Intake periods
The intake periods for the Diploma of Higher Education Studies are in February, July or October.
How to apply
For more information about this Diploma program, including how to apply, contact us.