Program Overview

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Diploma of Multidisciplinary Studies

The Diploma of Multidisciplinary Studies is a program that consists of eight courses. After completing four core courses, students may study four specialisation courses from a discipline area or four courses chosen from the list of electives.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

1. Use academic, digital, and cultural literacy skills and knowledge effectively to interpret and communicate information and argument, within an undergraduate program of study.
2. Effectively discuss, evaluate and communicate foundation concepts, processes and practices related to mathematical problem-solving and/or humanities.
3. Explain and apply concepts of self-regulation, academic self-efficacy, and ethical behaviour appropriate for the university context.
4. Apply reflective and analytical thinking to career decision-making processes.
5. Study successfully at undergraduate level.

When Can I Start?

The program is available to start in Trimester 1, Trimester 2, and Trimester 3.

Admission Requirements

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting all advertised eligibility requirements, or satisfying the requirements of an approved non-standard admission pathway. The University of Southern Queensland accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission.

English Language Requirements

All applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University's English Language requirement.

Recognition of Prior Learning for Credit

If you have prior work or other life experience or have studied previously, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL) for credit.

Program Rules

This program consists of eight courses. After completing four core courses, students may study four specialisation courses from a discipline area or four courses chosen from the list of electives.

Program Structure

Core

The core courses are:

• MDS1001 - Study Management
• MDS1002 - Communicating at University
• BHAC1001 - The Professional Self: Building Career Identity
• One of the following core courses:
  • DIP1003 - Essential Mathematics
  • DIP1004 - Mathematical Literacy
  • MDS1004 - Humanities Fundamentals

Specialisations

The specialisations available are:

• Business and Commerce
• Construction
• Creative Arts
• Engineering
• Indigenous Community Development
• Science
• Social Studies
• Spatial Science

Specialisation Courses

Business and Commerce

Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Multidisciplinary Studies (Business and Commerce) are eligible to apply for direct entry into a range of UniSQ undergraduate degrees. Courses studied in the Diploma of Multidisciplinary Studies could also count as credit toward this undergraduate program.

Construction

Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Multidisciplinary Studies (Construction) are eligible to apply for direct entry into selected UniSQ undergraduate construction degrees.

Creative Arts

Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Multidisciplinary Studies (Creative Arts) are eligible to apply for direct entry into selected UniSQ undergraduate arts degrees.

Engineering

Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Multidisciplinary Studies (Engineering) are eligible to apply for direct entry into selected UniSQ undergraduate engineering degrees.

Indigenous Community Development

Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Multidisciplinary Studies (Indigenous Community Development) are eligible to apply for direct entry into selected UniSQ undergraduate arts degrees.

Science

Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Multidisciplinary Studies (Science) are eligible to apply for direct entry into selected UniSQ undergraduate degrees.

Social Studies

Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Multidisciplinary Studies (Social Studies) are eligible to apply for direct entry into selected UniSQ undergraduate degrees.

Spatial Science

Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Multidisciplinary Studies (Spatial Science) are eligible to apply for direct entry into selected UniSQ undergraduate Surveying degrees.

Course Offer Guide

The Course Offer Guide is an integrated tool designed to help students plan their studies with confidence.

Fees

At UniSQ, fees are generally charged at course level and are therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors.

Pathways, Exits and Articulations

Articulation

The Diploma of Multidisciplinary Studies articulates with the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies.

Exit

An exit award is a lower-level qualification you may be eligible to receive upon completing a portion of a program.

Pathway

If you do not meet the entry requirements for this program, a Pathway program may provide an alternative pathway.

Recommended Enrolment Patterns

The Recommended Enrolment Patterns will help you decide which courses to study and when.

Program Level

The program level is Undergraduate.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level

The AQF level is Level 5 - Diploma.

Duration - Full-Time (Years)

The duration of the program is 1 year full-time.

Max Time to Complete (Years)

The maximum time to complete the program is 3 years.

Location(s) of Offer

The program is offered in Toowoomba.

Start

The program can be started in Trimester 1, Trimester 2, or Trimester 3.

Program Deferment

This program is able to be deferred.

Quota

Places in this program are not limited by quota.

Fees

The program is available as Domestic fee paying, Commonwealth supported places, and International fee paying.