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The University of Melbourne

Diploma of General Studies

The University of Melbourne

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00116K

Available to domestic students only, the Diploma in General Studies is a sampler of the Melbourne bachelors degrees and provides the opportunity to study Agriculture, Biomedicine, Commerce, Design or Science. This gives students the breathing space of a year to decide what they want to do next and provides a structured stepping stone to a meaningful outcome - whether that is employment, or further study in a University of Melbourne degree or TAFE program. Students will have the chance to try new subjects, pursue an interest, or undertake prerequisite subjects that they missed out on at secondary school, and will be given support and advice to select subjects that are the best fit with their goals.

Structure

  • The Diploma in General Studies consists of specialist streams in Agriculture, Biomedicine, Commerce, Design and Science. Full-time students undertake four subjects per semester for two semesters
  • part-time students undertake two subjects per semester for four semesters. Subjects are 12.5 credit points each
  • the course is 100 credit points total. All students must complete the compulsory subject Academic Writing and Communication in their first semester.

Subjects

  • General Studies.

Standard entry requirements

  • Year 12
  • Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in English/English Language/Literature or at least 25 in EAL. Applicants may be required to attend an interview, complete a test, or supply referee reports or employer references as part of the selection process.

Study pathways

Graduates of the Diploma in General Studies who are eligible for Access Melbourne may receive guaranteed entry into a University of Melbourne degree in Agriculture, Biomedicine, Commerce, Design or Science, if they satisfy the prerequisites for the relevant course.

Further information

Dookie campus is a state-of-the-art agricultural facility set on the tranquil rolling hills between Shepparton and Benalla in Victoria, Australia. Situated on 2440 hectares, the campus includes a small community which houses students and teaching staff, merino sheep, an orchard, robotic dairy, winery and a natural bush reserve.

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