Program Requirements

The Diploma of Studies requires completion of 48 units.

The 48 units must consist of:

24 units from completion of a minor and 24 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

or

A minimum of 24 units towards the completion of a major and a maximum of 24 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

or

A minimum of 24 units from courses in one ALPHA code and a maximum of 24 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

or

48 units from completion of courses listed by code and title in any one ANU Bachelor degree, or any one ANU Bachelor Honours degree, or in either or both programs in any ANU Flexible Double Degree.

Students must successfully apply to transfer 48 units of study into the Diploma of Studies.

Elective Study

Once you have met the program requirements of your degree, you may have enough electives to complete an additional elective major, minor or specialisation.

Admission Requirements

The Diploma of Studies is an exit award only.

To use the Diploma of Studies as an exit point, a student must have completed:

24 units from completion of a minor and 24 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

or

A minimum of 24 units towards the completion of a major and a maximum of 24 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

or

A minimum of 24 units from courses in one ALPHA code and a maximum of 24 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

or

48 units from completion of courses listed by code and title in any one ANU Bachelor degree, or any one ANU Bachelor Honours degree, or in either or both programs in any ANU Flexible Double Degree.

Pathways

The Diploma of Studies is available as an early exit Award for any current ANU student who has met the study requirements.

Adjustment Factors

Adjustment factors are combined with an applicant's secondary education results to determine their Selection Rank. ANU offers adjustment factors based on equity, diversity, and/or performance principles, such as for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.

To be eligible for adjustment factors, you must have:

• achieved a Selection Rank of 70 or more before adjustment factors are applied
• if you have undertaken higher education, completed less than one year full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) of a higher education program
• applied for an eligible ANU bachelor degree program

Please visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further information.

Fee Information

All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are.  Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

Employment Opportunities

Learning Outcomes

1. understand one or more theoretical and/or applied topics;
2. apply skills in analysis, critical evaluation, and/or professional functions to solve complex problems;
3. demonstrate creativity and flexibility in the application of knowledge and skills to new situations; and
4. communicate knowledge, ideas, and solutions to problems to a range of audiences.