Diploma of General Studies

University of Melbourne - Dookie

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Overview

The Diploma in General Studies is a sampler of the Melbourne bachelor degrees, providing you with the opportunity to study Science, Commerce, Agriculture or Design. Aside from being a pathway into our undergraduate degrees, studying DiGS allows you to: 
  • Explore your study options before committing to a bachelors degree
  • Complete prerequisite subjects you may have missed in high school
  • Access a range of scholarships to help you fund your study and living expenses 
  • Develop independence and create a life away from home within a closely-knit community
  • Get exposure to in-demand STEM areas and prepare for your next step
  • Complete practical Certificate III courses alongside the diploma
The course framework provides students with broad study options and the opportunity to experience a range of discipline areas. Depending on subject choice and academic results, graduates may satisfy the entry requirements for a range of bachelor degrees.

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

As for Year 12 or subject equivalents.

Majors

Agriculture, Commerce, Design, Science.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer98.55N/P
Median rank to receive an offer63.10N/P
Lowest rank to receive an offer44.6549.15

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of Melbourne website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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University

University of Melbourne

Campus

Dookie

Course Type

Diploma

Study Area

Commerce

Indicative ATAR

44.65

Delivery Mode

On-campus

Duration

Full-time: 1 years, Part-time: Available

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