Diploma of General Studies
Diploma of General Studies DipGenStud
On Campus - Albury-Wodonga
On Campus - Bathurst
On Campus - Dubbo
On Campus - Port Macquarie
On Campus - Wagga Wagga
Online - Bathurst
Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.
Course duration is the effective time taken to complete a course when studied full-time (full-time equivalent duration). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern to determine length of study. Not all courses are offered in full-time mode.
Full-time: 1.0 year (or part-time equivalent)
To be eligible for admission, applicants must have completed Year 10, or have work experience that demonstrates the development of literacy, numeracy and entry level professional skills.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.
The course structure of the Diploma of General Studies is as follows:
Session 1
Core subjects:
GEN173 Preparing for University Study
ESL173 Academic Literacy
MTH173 Introduction to Mathematics (1)
ITC174 Introduction to Digital Literacy for Online Learning
Session 2
Core subjects:
MTH174 Mathematics and Statistics (2)
IKC107 Introduction to Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Realities
Electives based on the choice of specialisation
Stream 1 - Education/ Social Sciences/ BJBS
EED173 Human Development
POL112 Understanding Australia: History, Politics and Society
Stream 2 - Science
SCI174 Current Topics in Health and Biosciences
SCI175 Current Topics in Natural and Physical Sciences
Albury, Bathurst, Dubbo, Port Macquarie, Wagga Wagga
Full-time On Campus
Session 1 (30)
GEN173 Preparing for University Study
ESL173 Academic Literacy
MTH173 Introduction to Mathematics (1)
ITC174 Introduction to Digital Literacy for Online Learning
Session 2 (60)
MTH174 Mathematics and Statistics (2)
IKC107 Introduction to Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Realities
Plus 2 subjects from Stream 1 or Stream 2
Full-Time Online
Session 1 (30)
GEN173 Preparing for University Study
ESL173 Academic Literacy
MTH173 Introduction to Mathematics (1)
ITC174 Introduction to Digital Literacy for Online Learning
Session 2 (60)
MTH174 Mathematics and Statistics (2)
IKC107 Introduction to Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Realities
Plus 2 subjects from Stream 1 or Stream 2
Full-Time Mixed Mode
Session 1 (30)
GEN173 Preparing for University Study
ESL173 Academic Literacy
MTH173 Introduction to Mathematics (1)
ITC174 Introduction to Digital Literacy for Online Learning
Session 2 (60)
MTH174 Mathematics and Statistics (2)
IKC107 Introduction to Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Realities
Plus 2 subjects from Stream 1 or Stream 2
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: February 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.