Diploma of Higher Education Studies for 2013

At a glance

Major study areas  

Career opportunities

The Diploma of Higher Education Studies is a pathway programme to a degree in one of following areas: Arts and Social Sciences, Business and Economics, Information Technology or Science.

On completion of the DHES and the relevant degree there are many career paths available.

Graduates of the DHES Arts and social science stream and the Bachelor of Arts (Social Science) and the stream of subjects students choose in their arts degree may guide them towards a particular career. Monash arts graduates are working in fields such as:

journalism, publishing, editing, writing, electronic media, public relations, corporate communications

marketing, advertising, business research and analysis

management consulting, international trade, human resources, training and development, management and administration

diplomacy, foreign affairs, politics

social and community services, counselling, social welfare, social research, policy and planning

Graduates of the DHES business stream and the Bachelor of Business and Commerce and depending on the area of major study undertaken, graduates can work in many occupations, including financial analyst and human resources officer, as well as in marketing, accountancy, international trade, administration and advertising.

Graduates of the DHES IT stream and the Bachelor of IT and Systems degree enter a variety of roles such as:

Specialist programmer

Systems analyst

Business analyst

Database administrator

Games developer

Multimedia developer

IT Consultant

Why study Diploma of Higher Education Studies?

The one-year (2 semester) course provides intensive learning opportunities in problem-solving, analytical, and research skills that will prepare students for the rigours of tertiary level academic study. In addition, students gain credit towards their undergraduate degrees by successfully completing (subject to individual Faculty specifications) six first year subjects in their chosen streams and two additional core units. This course offers an alternate pathway to Monash undergraduate degrees offered at the Sunway Campus through the Faculties of Arts, Business and Economics, Information Technology and Science for applicants.

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

1 year full-time
2 years part-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Fee information not presently available.

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Note: Fees for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

Intakes

First Semester (March), Second Semester (July)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Malaysia: full-time, part-time

On campus at Sunway, FT or PT

Note: attendances for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

Faculty

Faculty of Arts

Course code: 4099

CRICOS code:

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Prospective Students Office (PSO) Sunway Campus and Course Management Office, School of Arts and Social Sciences (SASS), Sunway Campus

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Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

MIN ATAR 60

VCE prerequisites

Prerequisite for Science Stream only: Year 12 equivalent in one of biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, geography, psychology or higher mathematics

Prerequisite for Business and Information Technology streams only: In addition to English (as specified), applicants must have the following or equivalent, Unit 1 and 2 - two units (any study combination) for general mathematics or mathematical methods (CAS) or Units 3 and 4 - mathematics (any)

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Major study areas

Arts and Social Sciences

Business and Economics

Information Technology

Science