Diplomas
Our Diploma programs offer both domestic and international students guaranteed entry into second year at Monash University for a range of related undergraduate degrees. All you need to do is complete the Diploma with the required entry score.
GUARANTEED COMMONWEALTH SUPPORTED PLACE (CSP)
Choose your study area
Note that if you are interested in studying law, medicine, nursing, health sciences or pharmacy, you’ll need to study foundation year.
Art, Design and Architecture
Choose from Fine Art, Industrial Design, Communication Design, Spatial Design and Architectural Design.
Business
Choose the business or commerce option depending on your preferred Monash degree.
Engineering
Enter engineering single and double degrees with this diploma.
Information technology
Access computer science or IT degrees with the Diploma of Information Technology.
Science
Your guaranteed pathway to 2nd year science at Monash University.
Diplomas at a glance
| What you can study | Arts, business, education, engineering, IT and science (Docklands) Art and design (Docklands) |
| How long? | Part 1: 9 months* *Depending on program and start date |
| Maximum duration of course | Part 1 and 2: 6 trimesters, except for Diploma of Engineering with 7 trimesters and Diploma of Art and Design Part 2.1 with 5 trimesters Part 2: 4 trimesters, except for Diploma of Engineering with 5 trimesters and Diploma of Art and Design Part 2.1 with 3 trimesters |
| Class structure | Tutorials and lectures (+ laboratory practicals for engineering, IT and science) |
| Contact hours | 5–7 hours per unit, per week |
| Study model | Trimester |
| Start dates | February, June and October |
| Double degrees | Yes – selected degrees only |
| International locations | Jakarta International College, Indonesia Universal College Bangladesh, Bangladesh Universal College Lanka, Sri Lanka Tianhua College, China |
Why study a diploma?
Fast track to second year
In part 2 of your diploma, you’ll study the same subjects as first year university students. Some people use this as a fast track, completing first year in 8 months.*
Smaller class sizes
Our small classes mean you will receive individual attention from your teachers. You’ll still study undergraduate level subjects – but the extra support will make sure you are ready for university.
Expert teachers
Our teachers are experts in teaching international students. They will help you develop your academic skills and will provide you with lots of feedback and support.
How diplomas work
The Monash College diploma is in two parts. You can start in part 1 or part 2, depending on your academic results.
| Part 1 | Part 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Who should enter? | Australian Year 11 or equivalent | Australian Year 12 or equivalent |
| How long? | 9 months | 9 months* *Engineering Part 2 Engineering stream is 12 months, Part 2 Fine Art & Architectural Design is 4 months. |
| What happens when you finish? | You can start part 2. If you achieve exceptional results, you can start first year at Monash University. | You can start second year at Monash University, subject to faculty entry requirements. |
Admissions Transparency
Monash College admits students from a range of educational pathways into its diplomas. Although an ATAR and an OP (Queensland) score is published for each diploma, students can also be admitted based on previous higher education or vocational education (complete or incomplete) or Yr 11 study. Details on specific entry requirements and pre-requisites are available from the Academic entry requirements page.
To get a better understanding of admissions at Monash College, see the admissions information here.
The table gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at Monash College overall and by course. It provides data for students that commenced study in Australia and passed the census date in 2016.
Do you need help with English?
If you don't meet the English language requirements for a Monash College diploma, you can study our 10–20 week Monash English Bridging course before your diploma begins. After successfully completing MEB, you can start your diploma without sitting another IELTS test.
*The Diploma of Engineering (Engineering stream) takes 12 months.
Art & Design – CRICOS 045084G
Arts – CRICOS 061625F
Business – CRICOS 043633M
Engineering – CRICOS 043634K
Information Technology - CRICOS 0100159
Science – CRICOS 086068B