Art and Design - U0602

Art and Design (International students)

Diploma

Your pathway to a Monash Art, Design, or Architecture degree

The Diploma of Art and Design is your first step toward a career in the creative industries. Whether you’re interested in design, visual communication, or architecture, this program prepares you for entry into the second year of a related Monash University degree.

Throughout the course, you’ll develop your creative and conceptual thinking while building essential skills in problem solving, collaboration, time management, and independent learning. You’ll also begin or enhance your personal portfolio, showcasing your technical abilities and arctic development.

This course is only available for international students. For domestic students, please refer to this link.

Program Ownership:
Monash University Diplomas are awarded by Monash University (CRICOS Provider Code: 00008C) and delivered by Monash College Pty Ltd (CRICOS Provider Code: 01857J) on behalf of the University.

At a glance

Course Details

Location
  • On-campus at Docklands: Full time
Duration
 Part 1: 9 months (2 trimesters)
Part 2: 9 months (2 trimesters)
Start date

Part 1:

  • Architectural Design stream: Trimester 2 (June), Trimester 3 (October)
  • Design stream: Trimester 1 (February), Trimester 2 (June), Trimester 3 (October)

Part 2:

  • Architectural Design stream: Trimester 1 (February), Trimester 2 (June)
  • Design stream: Trimester 1 (February), Trimester 2 (June), Trimester 3 (October)

Qualification
 Diploma of Art and Design
Fees

Information about fees

Course Handbook

This course is only available for international students.

How the program works

The Diploma of Art and Design is delivered in two parts:

Part 1: Foundations and folio development
In Part 1, you’ll focus on building fundamental creative and technical skills while beginning to develop your personal folio, a collection of your own creative work. This folio will form the foundation of your application into a specialised stream in Part 2 and your future studies.

Part 2: Specialisation and university-equivalent study
In Part 2, you’ll choose to specialise in one of the following streams:

  • Design: Prepares you for Monash University's second-year entry into Communication Design, Industrial Design, Spatial Design, or Collaborative Design.
  • Architectural Design: Prepares you for second-year entry into the Bachelor of Architectural Design at Monash University.

During Part 2, you’ll study the same curriculum and complete equivalent assessments as first-year undergraduate students at Monash University. You must complete both trimesters of Part 2 to be eligible to receive the Diploma qualification.

Entry requirements and credit exemption

This course is equivalent to two years of full-time study and is delivered in an accelerated format, allowing you to complete it in just 18 months.
Depending on your academic background, you may enter at different points in the program:

  • Part 1: 9 months (2 trimesters)
  • Part 2: 9 months (2 trimesters)

Your entry point will depend on your most recent qualification:

  • If you have completed an Australian Year 11 (or equivalent) with the required scores, you’ll begin in Part 1 and complete the full 96 credit points.
  • If you have completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) with the required scores, you may be eligible to enter directly into Part 2. You will receive 48 credit point exemption for Part 1, reducing your course duration.

Entry Requirements

This course is only available for international students.

You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.

Minimum Entry Requirements (International students)

Qualifications

To be accepted into a Monash University Diploma, you must meet the academic and English language requirements. You will also need to check the age, subject and course prerequisites before you apply.

Entry requirements for Monash University are subject to change.

Minimum age requirements

To enrol in this course, you must meet the following minimum age requirements:

  • Part 1: At least 16 years of age at the time of enrolment
  • Part 2: At least 16 years and 6 months of age at the time of enrolment

If you do not meet the minimum age requirement, you may be offered a deferred place until you become eligible.

Academic entry requirements

To be eligible for entry into the Diploma of Art and Design, you must meet the minimum academic entry requirements for your intended entry point:

Part 1
  • Successful completion of Australian Year 11 (or equivalent) with a credit average (60%*)
    *Based on a 100% grading scale where 50% is a pass

Part 2

  • Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with an ATAR of 60, or equivalent

Have a different qualification?
Entry requirements for international and other qualifications can be found on our Academic Entry Requirements page. If your qualification is not listed, we will assess your application individually when you apply.


Not eligible for direct entry?
Explore alternative pathway options to help you get started.


Destination degree entry requirements
Upon successful completion of Part 2 of a Monash University Diploma with the required academic score and any applicable prerequisites, you’ll have a guaranteed entry into the second year of a related Monash University undergraduate degree. Please refer to Destination Degrees for full details and additional conditions that may apply.

English entry requirements

The English entry requirements for entry into this course can be satisfied as follows:

Part 1:

One of the following:

  • Satisfactory completion of English (Australian Year 11) with a pass (50%*) average, or equivalent.

*Based on a 100% grading scale where 50% is a pass

  • VCE: Units 3 & 4: a minimum study score of at least 23 in any English, or equivalent.

Part 2:

  • VCE: Units 3 & 4: a minimum study score of at least 23 in any English, or equivalent.

English subjects completed in other qualifications may be accepted and are assessed on a case by case basis when you apply.

English tests

You can also meet the English entry requirement if you have completed a Monash approved English test and achieve the required scores for entry into this course as follows:

Diploma Part 1

English testOverallListeningReadingSpeakingWriting
IELTS (Academic)5.55.05.05.05.0
IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic)
IELTS Online
TOEFL (Internet based)46441414
TOEFL iBT Paper Edition
Pearson Test of English (Academic)4236363636
C1 Advanced162154154154154
C2 Proficiency

Diploma Part 2

English testOverallListeningReadingSpeakingWriting
IELTS (Academic)6.05.55.55.55.5
IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic)
IELTS Online
TOEFL (Internet based)60781618
TOEFL iBT Paper Edition
Pearson Test of English (Academic)5042424242
C1 Advanced169162162162162
C2 Proficiency

Additional information

  • If your English test scores do not meet the minimum requirements, you may wish to consider enrolling in a Monash English course to help you meet the entry standard.
  • English test results must be completed within three years prior to your Monash course start date (other conditions may apply).
  • If you have completed multiple English measures, the highest valid measure will be considered.
  • Monash University reserves the right to request an additional English test to confirm you meet the English entry requirements.
  • International students must also meet the English language requirements set by the Australian Department of Home Affairs, which may differ from Monash University requirements.

Alternative English language entry pathways and accepted test scores can be found on our English language test score requirements page.

Prerequisite subject requirements

To gain entry into this course, you must meet the following prerequisite subject requirements:

English
You must meet the English language requirements as outlined in the English requirements section above.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Making the application

Future students

Part 1:

  • Architectural Design stream: Trimester 2 (June), Trimester 3 (October)
  • Design stream: Trimester 1 (February), Trimester 2 (June), Trimester 3 (October)

Part 2:

  • Architectural Design stream: Trimester 1 (February), Trimester 2 (June)
  • Design stream: Trimester 1 (February), Trimester 2 (June), Trimester 3 (October)

Apply directly to Monash using course code U0602

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Fees

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee

Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2025 are:

Diploma of Art & Design

  • Part 1: A$34,000
  • Part 2: A$37,300

Enrolment Obligations

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course. See standard 8.19 and 8.20 of National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.

CRICOS code: 116953J