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Diploma of Higher Education Studies (Monash Malaysia)
Monash University Malaysia
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Why study a Diploma of Higher Education Studies?
Do you have pre-university or foundation year qualifications but need another chance to earn a degree and move closer to your dream of becoming a journalist, social scientist, business professional, IT expert or scientist? This one-year program is an alternative pathway to a Monash degree. It allows you to study first-year units in four of our schools – arts and social sciences, business, IT and science – and qualify for the second year of a chosen degree.
Degree options and units
You have eight degrees to choose from across the four participating schools. Whichever you choose, you need to study six units related to your degree and two compulsory study-skills units, Introduction to academic research and Academic Literacies, in your first year.
| School of Arts and Social Sciences | First-year units |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences | AMU1277 Media studies |
| Bachelor of Digital Media and Communication | AMU1278 Communication technologies and practices |
| AMU1325 Introduction to world politics and history | |
| AMU1055 Introduction to global studies | |
| Additional options | |
| Option 1 | |
| AMU1224 Film, television and screen studies: Forms | |
| AMU1223 Film, Television and Screen Studies: Approaches | |
| or | |
| Option 2 | |
| AMU1310 Introduction to gender studies | |
| AMU1309 Introduction to sexuality studies | |
| or | |
| Option 3 | |
| PSY1011 Foundations in psychology | |
| PSY1023 Introduction to psychological inquiry | |
| School of Business | |
| Bachelor of Business and Commerce | Studying a non-Accountancy major: |
| ACW1020 Accounting in business | |
| MGW1010 Introduction to management | |
| ECW1101 Introductory microeconomics | |
| BTW1042 Business law | |
| MKW1120 Marketing fundamentals | |
| ETW1001 Introduction to statistical analysis | |
| Studying a major in Accountancy: | |
| ACW1120 Financial accounting 1 | |
| MGW1010 Introduction to management | |
| BTW1042 Business law | |
| ETW1001 Introduction to statistical analysis | |
| ECM1953 Principles of economics | |
| BFW1001 Foundations of finance | |
| School of Information Technology | |
| Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science | FIT1043 Introduction to data science |
| FIT1045 Introduction to programming | |
| FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security | |
| FIT1055 IT professional practice and ethics | |
| FIT1058 Foundations of computing | |
| FIT1008 Fundamentals of algorithms | |
| Bachelor of Computer Science in Artificial Intelligence | FIT1045 Introduction to programming |
| FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security | |
| FIT1058 Foundations of computing | |
| FIT1008 Fundamentals of algorithms | |
| FIT1055 IT professional practice and ethics | |
| FIT1061 Introduction to artificial intelligence | |
| Bachelor of Computer Science | FIT1008 Fundamentals of algorithms |
| FIT1045 Introduction to programming | |
| FIT1047 Introduction to computer systems, networks and security | |
| FIT1055 IT professional practice and ecthics | |
| FIT1058 Foundations of computing | |
| FIT1043 Introduction to data science | |
| or | |
| FIT1051 Programming fundamentals in java | |
| or | |
| FIT1056 Introduction to software engineering | |
| or | |
| FIT1061 Introduction to artificial intelligence | |
| School of Science | |
| Bachelor of Science | BIO1011 Blueprints for life |
| Bachelor of Food Science and Technology | BIO1022 Life on Earth |
| Bachelor of Medical Bioscience | CHM1051 Chemistry 1 advanced |
| CHM1052 Chemistry 2 advanced | |
| SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning | |
| Science elective |
- Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences AMU1277 Media studies
- Bachelor of Digital Media and Communication AMU1278 Communication technologies and practices
- Bachelor of Business and Commerce Studying a non-Accountancy major:
- Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science FIT1043 Introduction to data science
- Bachelor of Computer Science in Artificial Intelligence FIT1045 Introduction to programming
- Bachelor of Computer Science FIT1008 Fundamentals of algorithms
- Bachelor of Science BIO1011 Blueprints for life
- Bachelor of Food Science and Technology BIO1022 Life on Earth
- Bachelor of Medical Bioscience CHM1051 Chemistry 1 advanced
Duration
This course takes one year of full-time study to complete.
Entry requirements
To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic, English language and age requirements.
Entry scores
You will need the following entry scores for the Diploma of Higher Education Studies:
| Qualification | Score |
|---|---|
| Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)* | 60% |
| GCE A Level** | 6 |
| ATAR | 65 |
| Gaokao, China | 60% |
| Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education | 12 |
| Indian School Certificate Examination | 55% |
| All India Senior School Certificate Examination | 60% |
| SMA3, Indonesia | Please refer to https://priorstudy.monash.edu/prior-study/ to find out the entry score |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB Diploma Program) | 24 |
| STPM, Malaysia | 7 |
| UEC, Malaysia | ≤6 |
| Program Matrikulasi (Matriculation Program), Malaysia | 1. 7 |
| Ontario Secondary School Diploma | 72.3% |
| Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) | 6 |
| High School Diploma, Vietnam | 7.5 |
| UNSW Foundation Studies | 6 |
| Foundation in Arts, Sunway College | 2.2 |
| Foundation in Science and Technology, Sunway College | 2.2 |
*The undergraduate entry requirements published are for students who commence the MUFY program in 2023.
**The Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) accepts a minimum D Grade in A Level to be equivalent to the STPM Pass grade. For more information, please click here.
Specific subject requirements
In addition to the above English language and academic requirements, some schools require you to have fulfilled these pre-requisite subjects to enrol in their streams. Science – one of Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Physics, Psychology or Higher Level Mathematics (Australian Year 12 equivalent).
Business – Mathematics (Australian Year 11 equivalent)
Information technology – Mathematics (Australian Year 12 Higher Level equivalent)
Fees
In 2027, annual tuition fees for this course are:
| Malaysian student | International student | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-science stream | RM40,800 | RM49,440 |
| Science stream | RM46,560 | RM55,680 |
Once-only fees
- Application – RM100
- Registration – RM200
Per-semester fee
- General amenities – RM100
For more details on the student pass application fee, please click here.
Intake periods
The intake periods for the Diploma of Higher Education Studies are in February, July or October.
How to apply
For more information about this Diploma program, including how to apply, contact us.