Degree Structure: Diploma in STEM (Science and the Environment)
Program code: ZDSTE
Complete 48 units for either of the following:
- Both of the following:
- 36 units for Core courses, and
- 12 units for Electives, or
- 48 units for one Major from Majors
Study plan
A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.
Enrolment information
Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.
Courses
Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.
What courses you'll study
Complete 48 units for either of the following:
- Both of the following:
- 36 units for Core courses, and
- 12 units for Electives, or
- 48 units for one Major from Majors
Complete 36 units comprising:
- 18 units for all Core courses, and
- 18 units from Core selective courses
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Critical Thinking: Media and Academia
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Course code
COMM1032
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Statistical Literacy
|
Course code
MATH1037
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Introduction to Academic Life
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Course code
SOCI1032
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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Course name
Writing for Academic Purposes
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Course code
COMM1033
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Science for Tertiary Learning
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Course code
EART1020
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
ICT Literacies
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Course code
INFO1027
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Essential Mathematics 1: Algebra and Trigonometry
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Course code
MATH1056
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Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Introduction to Algebra
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Course code
MATH1060
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Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Foundations in Physics
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Course code
PHYS1000
|
Units
6
|
Complete 36 units comprising:
- 24 units for all Core courses, and
- 12 units from Core selective courses
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Critical Thinking: Media and Academia
|
Course code
COMM1032
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Science for Tertiary Learning
|
Course code
EART1020
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Introduction to Algebra
|
Course code
MATH1060
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Introduction to Academic Life
|
Course code
SOCI1032
|
Units
6
|
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Course name
Foundations in Chemistry
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Course code
CHEM1000
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Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Introduction to Biosciences
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Course code
EART1019
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Statistical Literacy
|
Course code
MATH1037
|
Units
6
|
Electives description
A flexible course choice within your degree.
Complete 12 units comprising:
- 12 units from University-wide electives
Electives description
A flexible course choice within your degree.