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- Pathways to Education Courses at Monash
There’s more than one way to become a student at Monash. If you’re interested in becoming a teacher, but do not meet the entry requirements for the Bachelor of Education (Honours), we offer a range of pathway programs to help you achieve your goal.There are options including –
· Diploma of Tertiary Studies (DoTS)Students who have completed Year 12 but did not quite meet the entry requirements for their dream course, DoTS might be the pathway to consider. On successful completion of the DoTS - Education stream, students can transfer into the second year of the:
o Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood and Primary Education
o Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education
o Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary and Secondary Health and Physical Education
o Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Health and Physical Education
This diploma is equivalent to the first year of a university undergraduate degree.
In addition to the Education courses listed above, on successful completion of DoTS, students can get up to one year of credit towards a range of degrees in business, business administration and nursing.
For more information visit the Diploma of Tertiary Studies information page.
· Diploma of Higher Education (DoHE)The Diploma of Higher Education (DoHE) might suit students who have completed Year 12 but did not quite meet the entry requirements for their dream course, if they are returning to study, or would benefit from additional learning support.
On successful completion of the DoHE - Education stream, students can transfer into second year of the:
o Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary and Secondary Education
In addition, students can receive up to one year of credit into the following Education courses:
o Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary and Secondary Inclusive Education
o Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts Primary or Secondary Education
o Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Business Primary or Secondary Education
o Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Science Primary or Secondary Education
The Diploma of Higher Education can also provide you with entry into second year of the single degree Bachelor of Science.
For more information, visit the Diploma of Higher Education information page.
· Monash College DiplomaStudents who have narrowly missed the entry requirements for direct entry into an education double degree, might consider a Monash College Diploma.
As part of the arts, business, and science diploma program, students can choose an education studies specialisation which includes two education studies units and 10 days of professional experience.
On successful completion of the diploma, students will be eligible for direct entry into the second year of the following double degrees:
o Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts Primary or Secondary Education
o Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Business Primary or Secondary Education
o Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Science Primary or Secondary Education
For more information visit the Monash College Education Studies page.
· Non-teaching degree followed by Master of TeachingIf a student attains an ATAR score that does not meet the requirements for direct entry into the Bachelor of Education (Honours), including double degrees, students can consider enrolling in another course - e.g. Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, followed by the Master of Teaching to qualify as a teacher.
Find out more about all the alternative pathways to Education degrees at Alternative pathways into the Bachelor of Education (Honours).
- Subject Adjustments towards the Bachelor of Science
Our VTAC Subject Adjustment rewards students studying more than one Year 12 science subject – this could improve your selection rank by providing additional points (up to 8) towards your ATAR aggregate.
Note: Subject adjustments do not apply to International Fee-paying applicants (IFP).
Visit VTAC Subject Adjustment and gauge what your new estimated ATAR might be for entry into the Bachelor of Science.