VCE Extension Program in Philosophy
The VCE extension (formerly Enhancement) program is offered by Monash to enable students in their last year at school to take a pair of university subjects as part of their VCE year. The subjects count both toward the ENTER score and toward an eventual degree. To gain entry to the program, students have to be established 'A level' achievers, and they must have the support of their school.
In 2012, students in the Philosophy VCE extension program take two subjects:
ATS1371 Philosophy: Introduction A (Life, death, and morality)
ATS1835 Philosophy: Introduction B (Time, self, and mind)
These are normal university subjects, and to pass, you must reach the usual university standards. Both subjects use materials prepared for the Philosophy flexible learning program at Monash.
VCE Philosophy students are supported in a number of ways, with two key services offered:
- All the on-line resources offered to Monash flexible learning students are available to VCE students, so they can seek assistance and support via phone, email and fax. Web-based discussion groups are also active throughout semester.
- Regular one-day workshops are also held, usually four per semester, at Monash Clayton on Saturdays.
Tutorials are also conducted in any school where a viable enrolment is achieved. Monash staff will arrange to visit schools from time to time. Students can also take the subjects entirely in Distance Mode, and the subjects have been designed to facilitate this.
For more details about the Monash University Extension Program, see: http://www.monash.edu.au/extension/
For further information about the Philosophy program, contact us at:
Flexible Learning Program
Philosophy Department
Ph: (03) 9905 3222
Fax: (03) 9905 3221
Email: arts-phil-flex@monash.eduFlexible Learning Program
Philosophy Department
9th Floor West
Building 11
Monash University VIC 3800
Students applying or enrolling for 2012 should also visit the VCE Introductory page.