Things to consider when selecting units
Do you want to study a language?
Take a diploma alongside you degree
Study units at another university
Do you plan to transfer your course?
Full-time or part-time study?
In most courses part-time study is allowed without permission*. You can choose to enrol in one, two, three or four units in each semester. Simply enrol online in the number of units you want to study.
If you study part-time, you must complete a single degree within eight years and a double degree must be completed within ten years. This information is included in the 'Monash University Course Structure Policy' and applies to all undergraduate degrees.
*If you are studying on an international student visa you must obtain permission to study part-time. For information see: Underload semester enrolment
Note: If you decide to study on a part-time basis you will not be eligible for certain types of Centrelink payments. To be eligible for payments you must undertake a minimum of 18 points (typically 3 units) during each semester.
Further information
Part-time study - domestic students
Underload semester enrolment - for international students
Study units at another campus
You can take 1 unit per semester at another campus without permission.
Do you want to study a language?
You can start from the very beginning. If you have previously experience in a language, you can continue to develop your expertise in the language at a level appropriate to you.
Make sure you refer to the areas of study entry for your chosen language as this will show you the various language entry points.
Language units are offered sequentially with odd numbers (1, 3 etc) offered in semester 1 and even numbers (2, 4 etc) are offered in semester 2.
Examples
ATS1001 Chinese 1: This is a first-year language level 1 unit that is offered in first semester.
ATS1002 Chinese 2: This is a first-year language level 2 unit that is offered in second semester.
ATS1003 Chinese 3: This is a first-year language level 3 unit that is offered in first semester.
ATS1004 Chinese 4: This is a first-year language level 4 unit that is offered in second semester.
Language placement tests
If you have previously studied the language, either formally at school, or informally, you are required to undergo a placement test. These are organised by the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics. For details go here: Language placement tests
Take a diploma alongside your degree
Our undergraduate diplomas allow you to pursue an interest in an area of study from Monash Arts concurrently with a degree at Monash or another Australian institution.
Diplomas are available in almost every area of study. It is the equivalent of a full major (8 units), and generally adds a further year to the length of studies.
Further information is available here: Arts undergraduate diplomas
Note: Unfortunately, because our diplomas are offered on a part-time basis they are not available to international student visa holders.
Study units at another university
Complementary Studies is when you study units at another Australian university as part of your Monash degree. You can do this if the unit is not offered by the Faculty of Arts at Monash in a particular semester.
Please visit the complementary studies website for further information.
Do you plan to transfer courses?
Many students begin their first degree with the intention of transferring to another. It is also possible to apply for a campus transfer in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Arts (Global).
Transfer to a double degree
Make sure you check both the course outline for your current degree and the double degree to which you intend to transfer.
If you intend to transfer to a double degree and want to take units from another faculty, you should note that you may not receive full credit for units completed. For example, if you completed a marketing unit in the Bachelor of Arts and then transferred to the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws you would not receive credit for the marketing unit in the double degree course.
When can you transfer?
It will depend on the managing faculty; make sure you speak to them about transferring. Remember the course outline tells you which faculty manages your course.
The Faculty of Arts does not anticipate having a mid-year intake in 2011. We will accept applications from students intending to transfer within the Faculty of Arts. This means if both your current course and the course you want to transfer to are managed by the Faculty of Arts, you can apply to transfer at mid-year. You must complete a minimum of 12 credit points to apply to transfer. However, if your current course is managed by a faculty other than Arts you cannot apply to transfer until the end of the year.
More information
Arts course and campus transfers
University transfer information
Units that require permission
A small number of Arts units require permission to enrol because place numbers are limited. You cannot enrol in these units online.
Find out which units require permission here: Units that require authorisation
How to enrol in a unit requiring permission
To enrol in a unit that requires authorisation you must complete an enrolment amendment form (available at the faculty office on your home campus) and have it signed by the relevant school/faculty.
Once you have been authorised to study one of these units, your enrolment will be processed by a member of the Arts Student Services team.
We recommend you enrol in the other units you intend to study online by the enrolment deadline. You will be able to add the unit requiring permission after the deadline.
Next Section
Follow the university's enrolment instructions to set up your computer access, complete online forms, enrol in your units, and select class time preferences.
Afterwards, you should return to this website to read our after enrolment steps.
Important Dates
You must ensure you are aware of the key dates at Monash University. Strict penalties will apply if you miss important deadlines.