Monash University

Entry requirements

• There are no mandated entry requirements.

You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course

Equivalent Australian Year 12

• Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 27 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL
• At least 4 in English SL or 3 in English HL or 5 in English B SL or 4 in English B HL
• VCE subject prerequisites demonstrating the required level of performance in Year 12 or equivalent in English
• VET Diploma graduates: To be considered, applicants who have completed VCE or its equivalent and who are applying with a Humanities or Social Science based diploma will require an average result of at least 60%. Applicants who have not completed VCE but have completed a Humanities or Social Science based diploma will require an average result of at least 70%. Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements.
• VET Certificate IV graduates: To be considered, applicants who have completed VCE or its equivalent and who are applying with a Humanities or Social Science based Cert IV will require an average result of at least 80%. Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements. No credit is granted for these studies.

Higher education:

• University: To be considered on the basis of tertiary study alone, applicants who have completed VCE or equivalent will be required to complete the equivalent of one year (48 credit points) of a recognised university degree and will require an average result of at least 60% (including failed units). For applicants who have completed less than the equivalent of one year of study, both the senior secondary qualification results and the units completed will be considered.

Work and life experience:

• Multiple pathways to this course
• Applicants who have successfully completed Year 12 are eligible to apply for this course.
• Applicants with no formal secondary or tertiary qualifications are not eligible to apply for this course. This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

English entry requirements (Level A)

Overall score for IELTS (Academic): 6.5, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0, and Speaking 6.0

Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent)

Secondary education

• GCE A Level 9
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 28
• Advanced Placement 7
• ACT 24
• SAT - Total score out of 1600 1190
• Pearson International Advanced Levels 9

Higher education

To be considered on the basis of tertiary study alone, applicants who have completed VCE or equivalent will be required to complete the equivalent of one year (48 credit points) of a recognised university degree and will require an average result of at least 60% (including failed units). For applicants who have completed less than the equivalent of one year of study, both the senior secondary qualification results and the units completed will be considered.

For applicants who do not have any formal qualifications, completion of two single units at an Australian higher education or equivalent overseas educational institution satisfy minimum entry requirements, but four units are recommended to be competitive for selection, especially in Humanities or Social Science areas. Applicants should have at least a 60% average in their studies (including failed units). Studies must have been completed within five years of intended commencement.

Additional requirements may apply.