Diploma of Higher Education

The Diploma of Higher Education provides an alternative entry pathway to university study for selected undergraduate courses. If you have the drive and desire to study arts, business, commerce, education, information technology, learning design and technology or science at university but don't quite meet the requirements for entry, have missed a prerequisite (particularly mathematics), have experienced educational disadvantage or are returning to study after time away, the Diploma of Higher Education can help you achieve your academic goals.

When you apply for the Diploma of Higher Education, you will begin studying towards your Monash degree from day one. When you apply for the Diploma of Higher Education, you will select a stream from arts, education, learning design and technology or science. These streams provide a direct pathway into the second year of specified Monash degree courses. If you are undertaking the Diploma of Higher Education, you will be able to access support from the relevant faculty.

Streams

Arts

In arts, you will have the opportunity to undertake a broad range of core and specialist units from your preferred undergraduate degree including: art and social science, criminology, international relations and media communication. Through these units you will be given the opportunity to develop your knowledge and you will be challenged to think critically and constructively about the world around you.

Business (Not offered in 2025)

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.

Commerce (Not offered in 2025)

In commerce, you will be introduced to core commerce discipline principles that provide the foundations for the development of analytical, conceptual and quantitative skills. These skills will equip you for a wide range of careers in decision making, leadership and management, policy development, and problem solving in the corporate sector, the public sector and the professions.

Education

In education, you will be introduced to studies about learning, learners and teaching and build a foundation in the professional skills and knowledge required to practise as a teacher/educator in a range of educational and school settings.

Information technology (Not offered in 2025)

In information technology, you will be introduced to the application of computer-based technologies and systems to meet individual and organisational information needs. You will gain a foundation in the knowledge and skills needed to use IT effectively and to use, develop and manage IT-based systems.

Learning design and technology

In learning design and technology, you will explore and develop skills in learning theory, educational technologies, media and teamwork to create engaging and impactful educational experiences for learners of all ages. Learning designers work around the world in universities, businesses, government, educational technology companies, schools and not-for-profit organisations.

Science

In science, you will be introduced to a broad range of science fields by completing a sequence of study in two of the following areas: biological science, chemistry, earth, atmosphere and environment, mathematics and physics. This will allow you to gain a foundation in key scientific principles while determining your future major area of study.