D0001 Monash Access Program
Faculty of Education
Monash Access Program (D0001) is a 24-credit-point course from the Faculty of Education, taught at Clayton. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 24
- Campus
- Clayton
- Multi-modal
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Overview
The Monash Access Program offers an alternative entry pathway for mature age students who do not meet standard admission requirements, are motivated to learn, and have a desire to study at the university level.
The Monash Access Program will prepare you for academic study at the university level by introducing you to the foundational skills and knowledge required for entry into a bachelor-level course. In the Monash Access Program, you will examine the context of university learning and develop skills in academic writing and entry-level mathematics. You will also have the opportunity to select a level one university unit in an area of interest from one of the recognised destination degree courses.
Monash Access Program classes are delivered in a supportive environment from April/May until November at Monash University’s Clayton campus. You will have full access to all facilities including library resources and student services.
Course structure
Part A. Foundation studies18 credit points
Part B. Discipline studies6 credit points
Note: You may complete an alternative level one unit provided the unit does not have a prerequisite and the course leader approves of the unit selection and, on your behalf, gains agreement from the faculty that owns the unit.
Arts
6 credit pointsBusiness adminstration
6 credit pointsEducation
6 credit pointsEarly childhood and primary education
6 credit pointsPrimary education
6 credit pointsPrimary and secondary education
6 credit pointsPrimary and secondary inclusive and special education
6 credit pointsPrimary and secondary health and physical education
6 credit pointsSecondary health and physical education
6 credit pointsInformation technology
6 credit pointsLearning design and technology
6 credit pointsThe handbook's description of this structure
The program is structured in two parts, Part A. Foundation studies and Part B. Discipline studies.
A. Foundation studies
These units will prepare you for academic study at university level by introducing you to foundational skills and knowledge. In these units, you will examine the context of university learning and develop skills in academic writing and entry-level mathematics.
B. Discipline studies
The specialist discipline knowledge unit will give you the opportunity to select a unit (usually a level one unit) from one of the recognised destination degree courses including arts, business administration, education, information technology, and learning design and technology. You can select from a pre-approved list of units or choose a unit in consultation with the course leader.
Course progression map
The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.
The program comprises 24 credit points structured into two parts: Part A. Foundation studies (18 credit points) and Part B. Discipline studies (6 credit points).
Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.
A. Foundation studies (18 credit points)
You must complete:
- EDF1010 Learning in a university context
- EDF1012 Mathematics for tertiary study
- EDF1013 Academic writing
B. Discipline studies (6 credit points)
You must complete one of the following units:*
Arts
- ATS1052 Global mobilities
- ATS1280 Understanding the media
- ATS1611 The Medieval and Early Modern world, 1050-1750
Business administration
- MGC1010 Introduction to management
- MKC1200 Principles of marketing
Education
Select one of the following units which is aligned with your intended area of Education study:
- Early Childhood and Primary Education
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EDF1084 English and literacies 1
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- Primary Education
- EDF1078 Local and global environmental and sustainability learning
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EDF1084 English and literacies 1
- Primary and Secondary Education
- EDF1070 Understanding students as learners
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EDF1084 English and literacies 1
- Primary and Secondary Inclusive and Special Education
- EDF1088 Understanding behaviour in classrooms and schools
- Primary and Secondary Health and Physical Education
- EDF1074 Sociocultural foundations of health and physical education
- Secondary Health and Physical Education
- EDF1074 Sociocultural foundations of health and physical education
Information technology
- FIT1045 Introduction to programming
Learning Design and Technology
- EDF1070 Understanding students as learners
* You may complete an alternative level one unit provided the unit does not have a prerequisite and the course leader approves of the unit selection and, on your behalf, gains agreement from the faculty that owns the unit.
Learning outcomes
- 1
achieve success in your studies and proceed to a Monash undergraduate degree
- 2
attain an understanding of the requirements and expectations of university study at a degree level
- 3
demonstrate confidence in your intellectual abilities and have an appreciation for study and scholarship
- 4
demonstrate that you are a proficient tertiary learner through the explicit development of cognitive, analytical, problem-solving, oral and writing skills.
Entry requirements
Other applicants
Applicants must qualify as a Mature Age applicant as defined by Monash University in the Special Entry Access Scheme and must not have previously studied at university.
Selection will be based on an application form addressing an applicant’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: 3.5 Minimum English language requirements for non-award enabling programs of the Admission to Coursework Courses and Units Procedure
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 degree courses provided that you meet the guaranteed entry score for that course and any additional entry requirements including prerequisites:
- A2000 Bachelor of Arts
- B2007 Bachelor of Business Administration
- C2000 Bachelor of Information Technology
- D2003 Bachelor of Learning Design and Technology
- D30013 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education
- D30014 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary and Secondary Education
- D30015 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary and Secondary Inclusive and Special Education
- D30016 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary and Secondary Health and Physical Education
- D30017 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Health and Physical Education
- D30018 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood and Primary Education
Other information
The Monash Access Program offers an alternative entry pathway for mature age students who do not meet standard admission requirements, are motivated to learn, and have a desire to study at the university level.
The Monash Access Program will prepare you for academic study at the university level by introducing you to the foundational skills and knowledge required for entry into a bachelor-level course. In the Monash Access Program, you will examine the context of university learning and develop skills in academic writing and entry-level mathematics. You will also have the opportunity to select a level one university unit in an area of interest from one of the recognised destination degree courses.
Monash Access Program classes are delivered in a supportive environment from April/May until November at Monash University’s Clayton campus. You will have full access to all facilities including library resources and student services.
Common questions
Where can I study Monash Access Program?
At Clayton.
How do I plan my Monash Access 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.