Diploma of Tertiary Studies

The Diploma of Tertiary Studies is a pathway course to university study. If you have the drive and desire to study at university but have experienced educational disadvantage, don't quite meet the entry requirements for entry into your preferred course at Monash University, are returning to study after some time away, or would benefit from additional learning support, the Diploma of Tertiary Studies can help you achieve your academic goals. The course will enhance your critical and analytical thinking, and oral and writing skills. It will provide you with the skills to become an independent learner and will also provide you with an introduction to tertiary studies in your area of interest.

When you apply for the Diploma of Tertiary Studies, you will select a stream from business, education or nursing. These streams provide a direct pathway into the second year of specified Monash degree courses.

You may also use your successful completion of the Diploma of Tertiary Studies as the basis for an application to other courses at Monash. All your study is at university level so if you progress to a bachelor's degree course, you will be eligible to apply for credit for prior study. The amount of credit granted will be at the discretion of the relevant faculty and will not automatically allow for progression into the second year of your preferred course.

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.

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 settings, from early childhood to secondary schools.

Nursing

In nursing, you will be introduced to nursing and healthcare as a profession. You will study foundational knowledge in human bioscience, nursing and midwifery, health assessment and professional practice.