A0503 Diploma of Higher Education Studies
Faculty of Arts
Diploma of Higher Education Studies (A0503) is a 1 years full-time, 48-credit-point, diploma course from the Faculty of Arts, taught at Malaysia. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 48
- Duration
- 1 years full time
- Campus
- Malaysia
- On campus
- Guaranteed ATAR
- 65
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Overview
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.
Course structure
Part A. Foundation knowledge12 credit points
Part B. Specialist discipline knowledge36 credit points
Arts
36 credit pointsCore
24 credit pointsAdditional options
12 credit pointsOption 1
12 credit pointsOption 2
12 credit pointsOption 3
12 credit pointsBusiness
36 credit points- BTW1042Malaysian business lawNo reviews yet6 cp
- ECW1101Introductory microeconomicsNo reviews yet6 cp
- MGW1010Introduction to managementNo reviews yet6 cp
- MKW1120Marketing theory and practiceNo reviews yet6 cp
Accounting units
6 credit pointsEconometrics and business statistics units
6 credit pointsComputer science
36 credit points- FIT1043Introduction to data scienceNo reviews yet6 cp
- FIT1045Algorithms and programming fundamentals in pythonRated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews6 cp
- FIT1047Introduction to computer systems, networks and securityNo reviews yet6 cp
- FIT1055IT professional practice and ethicsNo reviews yet6 cp
- MAT1830Discrete mathematics for computer scienceRated 3.0 out of 5 from 1 review6 cp
- MAT1841Continuous mathematics for computer scienceNo reviews yet6 cp
Science
36 credit pointsThe handbook's description of this structure
This course consists of two foundation units and discipline units within the stream corresponding to your chosen area of study.
Part A. Foundation knowledge
These units will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to be an independent learner who can succeed at university studies. You will develop enhanced writing and critical reading skills and learn how to produce essays and reports that present a critical argument and adhere to the conventions of academic presentation. You will also learn how to get the most out of lectures, tutorials and other learning materials and understand the expectations of university studies.
Part B. Specialist discipline knowledge
This component of your study will be dedicated to first year units in the course you are aiming for. These units will introduce you to the fundamentals of your chosen stream from arts, business, computer science or science and will ensure you have the knowledge and skills necessary to take the next step in your higher education studies.
The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.
The course requires 48 points comprising 12 points of foundation knowledge (Part A) for successful tertiary study and 36 points of discipline knowledge (Part B) in the chosen stream.
The units required for each stream are detailed below.
Units are 6 credit points unless stated otherwise.
Part A. Foundation knowledge (12 points)
You must complete:
- AMU1017 Academic literacies
- AMU1018 Learning in higher education
Part B. Specialist discipline knowledge (36 points)
You must complete the units listed in your chosen destination area of study.
Arts
You must complete:
- AMU1277 Media studies
- AMU1278 Communication technologies and practices
- AMU1325 Introduction to world politics and history
- AMU1326 Transformation from above: Globalisation and the state
and one of the following pairs of units:
- AMU1304 Television studies: Forms and approaches and AMU1305 Film studies: Forms and approaches
- AMU1310 Introduction to gender studies and AMU1309 Introduction to sexuality studies
- PSY1011 Psychology 1A and PSY1022 Psychology 1B
Business
You must complete:
- ACW1020 Accounting in business or ACW1120 Financial accounting
- BTW1042 Malaysian business law
- ECW1101 Introductory microeconomics
- ETW1000 Business and economic statistics or ETW1100 Introduction to business analytics
- MGW1010 Introduction to management
- MKW1120 Marketing theory and practice
Computer science
You must complete:
- FIT1043 Introduction to data science
- FIT1045 Algorithms and programming fundamentals in python
- FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security
- FIT1055 IT professional practice and ethics
- MAT1830 Discrete mathematics for computer science
- MAT1841 Continuous mathematics for computer science
Science
You must complete:
- BIO1011 Blueprints for life
- BIO1022 Life on earth
- CHM1051 Chemistry 1 advanced
- CHM1052 Chemistry 2 advanced
- SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning
- one level one science elective*
* You choose an elective appropriate to your destination degree: S2000 Bachelor of Science, S2009 Bachelor of Food Science and Technology or S2008 Bachelor of Medical Bioscience.
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1
display proficiency in the analytical, problem-solving, verbal and writing skills necessary to support university-level learning
- 2
gain confidence in your abilities to pursue university level studies and in the higher education learning process more generally
- 3
attain first-year equivalence in a major area or stream of study that you intend to pursue at undergraduate level at Monash University Malaysia.
Entry requirements
Guaranteed ATAR and selection rank
65
English language
Monash Minimum: Level A, that is: IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or TOEFL Paper-based test: 550 with a TWE of 4.5; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test
More information
Progression to further studies
This diploma leads to the destination degree courses listed below. To be eligible to apply for an internal course transfer to gain direct admission into the second year of a destination course, you must:
- pass each unit in the diploma on the first (and only) attempt; and
- achieve the average mark required for the destination course.
Students must complete the course within the standard course duration. Also, students are required to meet a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) score of 50 to qualify for progression to the following courses:
Arts
- Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences
- Bachelor of Digital Media and Communication
Business
- Bachelor of Business and Commerce
Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Food Science and Technology
- Bachelor of Medical Bioscience
Students must complete the course within the standard course duration. Students are required to meet a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) score of 60 to qualify for progression to the following courses:
Computer Science
- Bachelor of Computer Science
Other information
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.
Common questions
How long is Diploma of Higher Education Studies?
1 years full time, 48 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 2 semesters of full-time study.
What ATAR do I need for Diploma of Higher Education Studies?
The guaranteed ATAR listed for 2020 entry is 65.
Where can I study Diploma of Higher Education Studies?
At Malaysia.
How do I plan my Diploma of Higher Education Studies units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.