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
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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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 and mathematics skills and undertake a unit relevant to your destination course of choice.
- In Part 2 you will gain required knowledge and preparation in more advanced mathematics and/or sciences where these are required for your course of choice.
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, or only one which may be Part 1 or Part 2. Advisors will work with you to develop an individual plan to meet your goals.
Course structure
Part 1
You must complete:
- MCD1110 Data Analysis
- MCD6010 Academic Writing
- one level 1 university unit chosen from a recommended list or in consultation with the faculty
Part 2
You must complete a total of three units:
a. At least one of the following units:
- MCD1230 Applied Math
- MCD4410 Biology 1
- MCD4390 Chemistry 1
- MCD1200 Physics A
b. At least one level 1 university unit chosen from the recommended list for the destination course or in consultation with the destination faculty
c. One Monash College unit, or a level 1 university unit selected in consultation with the destination faculty
Learning outcomes
- 1
demonstrate an understanding of the requirements and expectations of university study at a bachelor level
- 2
demonstrate confidence in their intellectual abilities and have an appreciation for study and scholarship
- 3
demonstrate they are proficient tertiary learners 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, and selected double degree courses, provided that you meet the guaranteed Monash Transition Program entry score for that course and any additional entry requirements including prerequisites.
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Criminology
- Bachelor of Global Studies
- Bachelor of Media Communication
- Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Criminology
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Education (Honours)
- Bachelor of Fine Art
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Surgery
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Nutrition Science
- Bachelor of Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
- Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging (Honours)
- Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) and Master of Pharmacy
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science Advanced – Global Challenges (Hons)
Notes for students
This course is not available to international students.
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 you will develop your academic writing and mathematics skills and undertake a unit relevant to your destination course of choice.
- In Part 2 you will gain required knowledge and preparation in more advanced mathematics and/or sciences where these are required for your course of choice.
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, or only one which may be Part 1 or Part 2. 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 2020 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.