Diplomas on offer
Undergraduates will have access to a range of diplomas which may be completed concurrently
with bachelors degrees, to enable them to complete an in-depth sequence of study in disciplines
such as mathematics, languages, and music. The diploma normally consists of a sequence of first,
second and third year subjects in a relevant area of study. Applications for concurrent diplomas
are made following enrolment in an undergraduate degree.
Diploma in Informatics
The Diploma in Informatics provides an option for students in all new generation degrees (except Biomedicine) to
complete a sequence of study in the IT area, in order to complement their main major. This is a concurrent diploma, which
means it must be undertaken in conjunction with a degree in another discipline at the University . You can enrol in the Diploma
of Informatics after completing 50 points of Informatics subjects (see 'Course Structure' below).
Note: Students in the Bachelor of Science majoring in any of Computer Science, Science Informatics or Software Systems cannot
enrol in the Diploma in Informatics.
Diploma in Mathematical Sciences
The Diploma in Mathematical Sciences enables students to complete one specialization of the Mathematics and
Statistics major from the Bachelor of Science. Students who take appropriate mathematics or
statistics subjects within the breadth component of their bachelor degree will be eligible to
complete the diploma by taking an extra 50 points (four subjects) in Mathematics and Statistics
in addition to the 300 points needed for your bachelor degree. In some circumstances it may be
possible to complete your bachelor degree and the Diploma within three years.
The Diploma in Mathematical Sciences is available to students who are currently enrolled in the New
Generation undergraduate degrees of Arts, Biomedicine, Commerce, Environments, Science or Music.
Note: For more information please contact the
Science Student Centre.
Diploma in Languages
The Diploma in Languages enables students to gain an undergraduate diploma in a single
language in an integrated sequence. The concurrent diploma may be awarded provided students
complete 50 points of subjects in addition to the 300 points required for the New Generation
degrees. Some studies completed in the New Generation Bachelor of Arts will also be credited
toward the diploma. Where possible, these diplomas can be completed within three years. The
following languages are available: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Indonesian, Italian,
Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish.
Diploma in Music (Practical)
The Diploma in Music (Practical) provides students with the opportunity to pursue practical
music study, but without committing to professional music training. The Diploma is structured
around a three-year sequence of practical study, to which a student adds a suite of six Music Skills
electives and two Advanced electives. The practical subjects involve weekly one-to-one tuition
and instrumental/vocal masterclasses, as well as the opportunity to perform in regular concert
classes.
Completing two degrees sequentially
Students, who complete one New Generation undergraduate degree such as Science, may
apply to undertake a second or sequential New Generation undergraduate degree. Applicants who meet
the entry requirements for the second degree (including prerequisites) will be granted
100 points of credit. Most sequential (or second) degrees will be able to be completed in
two full-time years of study, but sequencing of subjects may necessitate three years in some
degrees.
More details
Contact the relevant faculty for more details, or see the Course & subject handbook.