A0001 Monash Transition Program
Faculty of Arts
Monash Transition Program (A0001) is a 1 years full-time, 36-credit-point course from the Faculty of Arts, taught at Clayton. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 36
- Duration
- 1 years full time
- 2 years part time
- Campus
- Clayton
- On campus
- Guaranteed ATAR
- Part 1: There is no VCE ATAR eligibility
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Overview
The Monash Transition Program is designed to support Indigenous Australians to make a successful transition to university study. It will help you develop the academic skills for success at university. Successful completion leads to a range of Monash University bachelor courses including in arts, business, information technology, pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, medicine, nursing and health sciences, and science.
The Monash Transition Program has two parts:
- In Part 1 you will develop your academic writing skills, gain an understanding of the university’s requirements and expectations, and undertake a unit related to your destination degree.
- In Part 2 you will acquire foundational mathematics knowledge, explore the connection between knowledge and context, and undertake a unit related to your destination degree.
Depending on your educational background and the requirements of your destination course of choice, you may need to complete both Part 1 and Part 2. Advisors will work with you to develop an individual plan to meet your goals.
Course structure
Part 1. Foundation studies18 credit points
- 12 credit points from the following units; and
- 6 credit points at Level 1 from the recommended list of units for your chosen destination course, or in consultation with the destination faculty.
Part 2. Discipline studies18 credit points
- 6 or 12 credit points from the following list of units; and
- 6 or 12 credit points at Level 1 from the recommended list of units for your chosen destination course, or in consultation with the destination faculty.
The handbook's description of this structure
The Monash Transition Program has two parts:
- Part 1. Foundation studies consists of two academic skills units and one university discipline-based unit.
- Part 2. Discipline studies consists of one maths based unit to address prerequisite studies and either one or two university units.
In both parts, your study will be structured to provide both foundation knowledge and specialist discipline knowledge.
Part 1. Foundation studies
These units will develop your skills to study at university, including academic writing and learning in a University context. Additionally, you will gain required knowledge in mathematics or sciences for entry to your course of choice.
Part 2. Discipline studies
These studies will give you the opportunity to select a unit (usually a level one/foundation unit) for your chosen destination degree course. You can select from a pre-approved list of units or choose a unit in consultation with the course leader.
Part 1. Foundation studies (18 credit points)
You must complete the following 18 credit points comprising:
- 12 credit points from the following units; and
- 6 credit points at level 1 from the recommended list of units for your chosen destination course, or in consultation with the destination faculty.
EDF1010 Learning in a university context
ATS1297 Academic writing
ATS1298 Professional writing
Part 2. Discipline studies (18 credit points)
You must complete 18 credit points comprising:
- 6 or 12 credit points from the following list of units; and
- 6 or 12 credit points at level 1 from the recommended list of units for your chosen destination course, or in consultation with the destination faculty.
EDF1011 Knowledge and context
EDF1012 Mathematics for tertiary study
ETF2700 Mathematics for business
Learning outcomes
- 1
demonstrate an understanding of the requirements and expectations of university study at a bachelor level;
- 2
demonstrate confidence in your intellectual abilities and have an appreciation for study and scholarship;
- 3
demonstrate that you are a proficient tertiary learner through the explicit development of cognitive, analytical, problem-solving, oral and writing skills.
Entry requirements
Guaranteed ATAR and selection rank
Part 1: There is no VCE ATAR eligibility
Other applicants
Selection will be based on an application form addressing a candidate’s:
- educational background including formal and non-formal learning
- relevant work and community experience
- published works including journalism and creative works
- personal statement outlining motivation for returning to study
English language
Applicants must meet the English language requirement for admission to non-award courses. Refer: Section 2.1.2, Admission to Coursework Courses and Units of Study Procedures.
More information
Progression to further studies
Upon successful completion of this program you may be eligible for direct admission into one of the following destination courses, provided that you meet the guaranteed Monash Transition Program entry score for that course and any additional entry requirements including prerequisites.
All exit pathways require the completion of both Part 1 and Part 2 unless specified otherwise.
Art, Design and Architecture
F2009 Bachelor of Design and Bachelor of Media Communication Part 1 WAM 50
Arts
A2000 Bachelor of Arts Part 1 WAM 50
A2001 Bachelor of Global Studies Part 1 WAM 50
A2002 Bachelor of Media Communication Part 1 WAM 50
A2005 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Art Part 1 WAM 50
A2008 Bachelor of Criminology Part 1 WAM 50
A2014 Bachelor of Criminology and Policing Part 1 WAM 50
A2010 Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics Part 1 WAM 50
Business and Economics
B2000 Bachelor of Business WAM 50
B2001 Bachelor of Commerce WAM 50
B2006 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Global Studies WAM 50
B2007 Bachelor of Business Administration WAM 50
B2008 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Computer Science Part 2 WAM 50
B2017 Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Information Technology WAM 50
B2019 Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Arts WAM 60
B2020 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts WAM 50
B2021 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Biomedical Science WAM 50
B2023 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science WAM 50
B2025 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology WAM 50
B2028 Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Media Communication WAM 50
B2029 Bachelor of Accounting WAM 50
B2036 Bachelor of Marketing WAM 50
B2042 Bachelor of Banking and Finance WAM 50
Education
D2003 Bachelor of Learning Design and Technology WAM 60
D3001 Bachelor of Education (Honours) WAM 60
D3002 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts WAM 60
D3005 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Science WAM 60
D3007 Bachelor of Education (Honours) and Bachelor of Business WAM 60
Information Technology
C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology WAM 60
C2001Bachelor of Computer Science WAM 60
C2002 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Arts WAM 60
C2003 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Science WAM 60
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
M2001 Bachelor of Nutrition Science WAM 60
M2003 Bachelor of Biomedical Science WAM 60
M2006 Bachelor of Nursing WAM 60
M2011 Bachelor of Paramedicine WAM 60
M2012 Bachelor of Public Health WAM 60
M2014 Bachelor of Health Sciences WAM 60
M2017 Bachelor of Radiation Sciences WAM 60
M3001 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) WAM 60
M3002 Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) WAM 60
M3005 Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) WAM 60
M3006 Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging (Honours) WAM 60
M6011 Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Surgery WAM 60
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
P2001 Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science WAM 60
P6001 Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy WAM 60
Science
S2000 Bachelor of Science WAM 60
S2003 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Global Studies WAM 65
S2004 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Computer Science WAM 60
S2006 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts WAM 60
S2007 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Biomedical Science WAM 65
S2010 Bachelor of Applied Data Science WAM 60
S3001 Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours) WAM 70
Other information
The Monash Transition Program is designed to support Indigenous Australians to make a successful transition to university study. It will help you develop the academic skills for success at university. Successful completion leads to a range of Monash University bachelor courses including in arts, business, information technology, pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, medicine, nursing and health sciences, and science.
The Monash Transition Program has two parts:
- In Part 1. Foundation studies you will develop your academic writing skills, gain an understanding of the university’s requirements and expectations, and undertake a unit related to your destination degree.
- In Part 2. Discipline studies you will acquire foundational mathematics knowledge, explore the connection between knowledge and context, and undertake a unit related to your destination degree.
Depending on your educational background and the requirements of your destination course of choice, you may need to complete both Part 1. Foundation studies and Part 2. Discipline studies. Advisors will work with you to develop an individual plan to meet your goals.
Common questions
How long is Monash Transition Program?
1 years full time, 36 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 2 semesters of full-time study.
What ATAR do I need for Monash Transition Program?
The guaranteed ATAR listed for 2027 entry is Part 1: There is no VCE ATAR eligibility.
Where can I study Monash Transition Program?
At Clayton.
How do I plan my Monash Transition Program units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.