Diploma of Higher Education Studies

The Diploma of Higher Education Studies is a pathway course to university study. If you have the drive and desire to study at Monash University but you don't quite meet the requirements for entry into your desired course, are returning to study after some time away, or would benefit from additional learning support, this course can help you achieve your academic goals.

The course provides intensive learning opportunities in problem-solving, analytical, and research skills that will prepare you for the rigours of tertiary level academic study and to be an independent learner. In addition, you can gain credit towards your undergraduate degree by successfully completing (subject to individual faculty specifications) six first year units in your chosen streams and two additional core units.

Thus this course offers an alternate pathway to undergraduate degrees for applicants, offered at Monash University Malaysia through the faculties of Arts, Business and Economics, Information Technology, and Science, even if the your pre-university/Year 12 or equivalent scores fall below the entry scores for these courses.

Streams

Arts

In arts you will be introduced to a range of arts and social science disciplines that develop the basic skills relating to understanding human thought and relations, as well as the analysis of societies, social institutions, and the relationships of individuals within those societies.

Business

In business you will be introduced to a range of core business disciplines and the impact they have on multi-discipline decision making in organisations spanning the business, professional and public policy communities.

Computer science

In computer science you will be complete foundational studies for understanding the role and theoretical basis of computer science and computational methods.

Science

In science you will be introduced to a broad range of science fields by completing a two-unit sequence of study in each of biology and chemistry, a mathematics unit and an elective. This will allow you to gain a foundation in key scientific principles while preparing you for the widest choice of future major science area or course of study.