Spring into a world of opportunities with Tertiary Studies
The Associate Degree of Tertiary Studies provides an alternative pathway into higher education. This two-year associate degree provides strong grounding in academic and foundational learning.
There are introductory studies in sociology and history in the first year, followed by contemporary literature, media and communication, Australian and Asian studies, environmental studies, natural science, history and philosophy in the second.
Graduates are well equipped with general and transferable skills, all of which are keenly sought after by employers in a broad range of industries and are core requirements of degree level study.
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Choose from a number of streams including:
- Sociology
- Contemporary Literature
- Media and Communication
- Australian and Asian Studies
- Environmental Studies
- Natural Science
- History
- Philosophy
You can also take electives from some of NMIT's specialist degrees in Education, Creative Arts, Earth Sciences and Business.
A Diploma of Tertiary Studies is awarded to students exiting the course after the successful completion of the first year.
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Successful completion of this course will give you some credits for all of NMIT's Education Degrees, Accounting, Business, Information Technology Degrees and the Arts Degrees at La Trobe University.
More Information:
About the Course
- Local Students
- International Students
- National Code: HEFEADTER
- Cricos Code: 074621C
Campus: Preston
Duration
Full-time:
2 years
Part-time:
4 years
Part-time not available to International Students
Modes of Delivery
Classroom
Further Study and Careers
Pathways to Further Study
Upon successful completion of the first year of the course (the higher education Diploma of Tertiary Studies) students can gain entry into:
NMIT’s Associate Degree Early Years Study, Bachelor of Early Years Study, or the Bachelor of Education (Early Years), subject to interview, with up to 12 credit points of advanced standing.
NMIT’s Bachelor of Accounting, with up to 24 credit points of advanced standing.
NMIT’s Bachelor of Business, with up to 36 credit points of advanced standing.
NMIT’s Bachelor of Information Technology, with up to 36 credit points of advanced standing.
La Trobe University’s Bachelor of Arts, with up to 60 credit points of advanced standing.
Upon successful completion of the Associate Degree of Tertiary Studies students can gain entry into:
La Trobe University’s Bachelor of Arts, with up to 120 credit points of advanced standing.
Career Opportunities
Students develop a broad range of general transferable skills which provide a pathway to higher education.
Entrance Requirements
Local Students:
Applicants will be selected based on ATAR and an interview. Units 3 & 4 - a study score of at least 25 in English or successful completion of a Senior VCAL or Certificate IV in Liberal Arts. Mature Age students are also encouraged to apply. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend information sessions held in September - November. For the latest information session dates and times, please phone the department.
International Students:
successful completion of studies equivalent to Australian Year 12 education or relevant employment experience. Mature Age applicants must attend an interview. English language proficiency: IELTS Academic test score must be a minimum of 6.5 with no other band scores less than 6.0.Materials
Materials
An upfront material and amenities fee is applicable and is estimated at AU$30 per semester. Lists of materials required and book lists are provided at the start of the course to be purchased at an additional cost.
Fees
Local Fees:
$12,000 per annum. FEE-HELP is available to eligible students. Fees are based on 2011 figures and are indicative only. For more information on fees and charges, please phone the department.
International Fees:
AU$14,000.00 per year
How to Apply:
Local Students
Full-time:
Midyear entry is available for this course.
To start this course, apply directly to NMIT.
Note: evidence of citizenship/residency and proof of age is required when enrolling.
Are you eligible for a government subsidised place?
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Part-time:
Midyear entry is available for this course.
Please contact the department directly if you are interested in studying part-time.
Note: evidence of citizenship/residency and proof of age is required when enrolling.
Are you eligible for a government subsidised place?
Contact NMIT now to find out more about fees and charges.
International Students:
Midyear entry is available for this course.
Click to download an Application for Enrolment Form.
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Please contact the International Office for the latest course information on +61 3 9269 1666.
Units of Study
Credit points are a basic measure of student workload. All subjects are given a credit point value. Most subjects at NMIT are 12 credit points. A normal full-time annual workload is 96 credit points. The academic year is divided into two main semesters; full-time students usually enrol in 48 credit points each semester, part time students usually enrol in 24 credit points each semester or less.
