DIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION STUDIES GENERAL STUDIES
KPT/JPT (R/140/4/0007) 01/23 - MQA/SWA0654 General Studies units equip you with knowledge and soft skills such as
philosophy, arts and communication to encourage intellectual, balanced
and holistic development. General Studies comprises units from four
broad categories:
You can still study for an undergraduate course through an alternative
pathway if your pre-university/Year 12/equivalent scores fall below the
normal entry requirements. Upon successful completion* of this course,
you may be eligible to transfer into the second year of the following
Monash degrees:
Arts
• Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences.
• Bachelor of Digital Media and Communication.
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MPU U1: Appreciation of philosophy, values and history
MPU U2: Mastery of soft skills
MPU U3: Broadening of knowledge in Malaysia
MPU U4: Practical management of community project.
All international and Malaysian undergraduate students enrolled at
Monash University Malaysia are required to complete and pass General
Studies, as prescribed by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and
the Malaysian Qualifications Agency. This is a prerequisite for the award
of an undergraduate degree.
Business
• Bachelor of Business and Commerce.
Computer Science
monash.edu.my/general-studies
• Bachelor of Computer Science.
Science
• Bachelor of Science.
• Bachelor of Food Science and Technology.
• Bachelor of Medical Bioscience.
Choose the stream
you’d like to study
Successfully
complete your
studies
Progress to the
second year of
the corresponding
Monash degree
At a glance
• Duration: 1 year (full-time)
• Intakes: February, July and October
• Fees: Malaysian student
RM34,821 (non-science stream)
RM39,326 (science stream)
International student
RM39,061 (non-science stream)
RM43,990 (science stream).
I developed a strong foundation in skills such as
academic writing and critical thinking, which are
essential for undergraduate students. I felt well
equipped for my degree studies.”
ASHLEY ONG
Diploma in Higher Education Studies
Currently pursuing the Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences
2020 fees per year
Benefits
• Pathway to undergraduate degrees in arts, business, computer science
and science
• Develop important academic literacy skills such as strategic and critical
reading in higher education, sound academic writing competencies, and
insight into the world of academic research
• Transition successfully to a Monash degree with the help of a mentor
• Acquire lifelong learning skills.
Academic literacies development
This course is designed with units to help you adapt to important
academic and research skills. You’ll be taught academic reading, writing
and research competencies through two compulsory units: Learning in
Higher Education and Academic Literacies.
monash.edu.my/dhes
* Pass each unit in the diploma on the first (and only) attempt and achieve the minimum average mark
required for the destination course.
UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020
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