Tertiary Studies - D0502
Diploma
The Diploma of Tertiary Studies (DoTS) provides an alternative entry pathway that is equivalent to the first year of a university undergraduate course.
If you didn’t get the ATAR score you expected, or you’re looking to pathway to university as a TAFE graduate or a mature-age applicant, DoTS can get you there. DoTS provides the choice, flexibility and support you need for success at university. In addition to the resources of Australia’s biggest university, you’ll be supported by a team of lecturers and tutors who will work alongside you throughout your studies.
The Diploma of Tertiary Studies is a one year program that lets you begin studying towards your Monash course from day one. When you apply for DoTS, you will select a preferred stream. You’ll have the flexibility to choose a stream that interests you from business, education or nursing. The stream you choose forms the first year of your course, and determines which Monash course you’ll progress to.
Alongside six first-year units in the stream of your choice, you’ll complete two introductory tertiary units. The first unit will introduce you to what it’s like to study at university. The second unit varies depending on your prior studies. If you don’t have the mathematics prerequisites for your desired Monash course, you’ll have the opportunity to gain the required level of mathematics as your second unit. If you already meet the mathematics prerequisites, you’ll take a unit in understanding knowledge and its contexts, which will help you to identify, compare and discuss different approaches to knowledge.
On successful completion of DoTS you can receive up to one year of credit towards a range of courses in business, business administration, education or nursing. You’ll have developed skills for tertiary success. Your critical and analytical thinking, and oral and writing skills will be polished and you’ll be ready to take the next step in your higher education path with confidence.
In addition to the destination courses, you can apply for entry into other Monash courses through VTAC after successfully completing DoTS. Make sure that you’ve met the prerequisites for your chosen course. Admission into your course will be based on your academic performance and meeting the course prerequisites. All your study is at university level so if you progress to a bachelor’s degree course you’ll 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.
At a glance
ATAR - Business
ATAR - Education
ATAR - Nursing
^Entry to this course is based on a range of criteria so there is no Lowest Selection Rank to which an offer was made.
Subject prerequisites
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Course Details
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Start date |
Semester 1 (February) |
Qualification |
Diploma of Tertiary Studies |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
Please note: All applicants must complete a VTAC Personal Statement. The Personal Statement should outline why the applicant is applying for the Diploma of Tertiary Studies (in a particular stream, e.g. Business, Education or Nursing), and provide evidence to demonstrate their motivation to study and their relevant work experience and/or community involvement.
Prerequisites
All applicants must satisfy the following prerequisites or their equivalents.
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Australian VCE subjects | Education stream: Unit 3 & 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.Business stream: Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 27 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EALNursing stream: Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 27 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL | N/A | N/A |
IB | At least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL | N/A | N/A |
Alternative qualifications and prerequisites
For other domestic and international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course use the study credit and admissions eligibility search.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
For those with Bachelor of Nursing as a destination degree, please see the additional English language proficiency requirements
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
This course consists of two foundation units and discipline units within the area of study corresponding to your chosen field.
Making the application
Future students
Semester one (February)
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
Semester two (July)
This course is not available for Second Semester (July) entry.
Enrolment considerations:
Successful applicants will be required to complete the following checks prior to commencing their professional experience.
- Police check (Only for Nursing and the Education specialisations that include Early Years)
- Working with children check (Education and Nursing only)
- Immunisation/infection (Nursing only)
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
The average annual student contribution amount for 2024 is:
A$7000
Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.
Fee assistance
As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:
- pay all of your student contribution upfront, or
- defer payment through the HECS HELP loan scheme.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2024 are:
A$35,700
Fee assistance
As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.