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Diploma in General Studies (Extended) (D-GENSTEXT)
DiplomaYear: 2024 Delivered: On Campus
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Currently enrolled students:
Prospective students:
Principal Coordinator
Ros Gall
Overview
| Award title | Diploma in General Studies |
|---|---|
| Year & campus | 2024 |
| CRICOS code | This course is available to domestic students only, and is not available to international students. |
| Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
| Study level & type | Undergraduate Coursework |
| AQF level | 5 |
| Credit points | 150 credit points |
| Duration | 18 months full-time |
The Diploma in General Studies (Extended) is an 18-month long program that provides a transition into higher education and is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. A semester of study in addition to the one year D-GENST program provides students with foundation knowledge and skills in science, mathematics, communication and cultural knowledge, while supporting the development of students’ academic skills for further tertiary study. Upon completion, graduates will have completed all the requirements of the Diploma of General Studies.
Links to further information
https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/undergraduate/diploma-in-general-studies-extended/
Last updated: 6 November 2025