Duration: Part 1: 8 months Part 2: 8 months If you want to work as a journalist, a psychologist, in politics, publishing, communications or foreign affairs, a Diploma of Arts can get you there. After successfully completing a Monash College diploma and achieving the required destination degree score, you will have guaranteed entry into second year at Monash University. There are two streams to choose from – sociology or psychology – depending on what degree you’d like to study at university. Our diplomas are in two parts, part 1 and part 2. The entry requirements in part 2 are higher. In part 1, you’ll study core arts subjects to prepare you for your chosen stream. In part 2, you’ll study the same subjects as first year university students and develop your specialist knowledge of sociology or psychology. Assessments include essays, group projects, presentations, research papers and a final exam.

What careers can a Diploma of Arts lead you to? Social policy Journalism Marketing Psychology Writing Media International relations Communications.