Non-Award Pathways Scheme
Indigenous students who apply through VTAC for entry into Monash University courses but just miss out, may apply to undertake the Indigenous Non-Award Pathway (INAP) scheme for Australian Indigenous students.
What is a Non-Award Unit?
Non-Award Units are single subjects. You are not enrolled in a degree course but you are undertaking two single undergraduate subjects at the Clayton campus. On successful completion these units will be counted towards your Bachelor Degree.
What is the Indigenous Non-Award Pathway all about?
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Students undertake two non-award units of study at the Clayton campus over one or two semesters.
* The University has two semesters consisting of 13 weeks each, with the academic year beginning in the first week of March and ending in the last week of October. The mid year break is for 5 weeks beginning in June and ending in July.
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Students undertaking this program are exempt from course fees (approximately $1200) which is subsidized by the University. These first two units do not incur a HECS debt and are credited to your undergraduate degree.
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Students undertaking this program are required to undertake 2 hours private tutorial assistance per week till they complete the two units. The cost of this tutoring is paid under the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS).
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Students are academically supported by CAIS and their progress is monitored by CAIS while they undertake the two units.
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Students who successfully pass the two units are enrolled into an undergraduate Bachelor Degree at Monash University.
You can apply if you:
- Are of Australian Indigenous or Torres Strait Islander descent;
- Have applied through VTAC and the Monash Indigenous Access Scheme (MIAS) to undertake a degree course at Monash University and have or think that you may have just missed out on being offered a place;
- Have writing skills comparable to a year 12 pass or TAFE equivalent;
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to tertiary study.
How can I apply?
Complete the Access Scheme Application Form. The application form is available on-line or from CAIS by phoning (03) 9905 4200.
What is the application process?
- Complete the application form by 20th January.
- CAIS will interview the candidates who meet the above criteria. At the interview, applicants are required to write a 300 - 500 word essay.
- Applicants will be notified following the interview process.
- Successful applicants will undertake enrolment process in the first week of February.
For more information contact:
Peggy Swindle
Indigenous Student Services
Centre for Australian Indigenous Studies (CAIS
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Level 2, Monash University Museum of Art (Building 55)
Wellington Road
Clayton, Victoria 3800
Phone: (03) 990 54200
Email: cais@arts.monash.edu.au