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FIRST YEAR GUIDE 2021
1. INTRODUCTION 1
CONTENTS
2. CAMPUS INFORMATION 2
3. PREPARE TO STUDY 3 -4
4. KEY DATES 5 -6
5. SUPPORT SERVICES 7
6. CONNECT & ENGAGE 8
7. FUTURE STUDY CONSIDERATIONS 9
8. CAPSTONE CONSIDERATIONS10 - 11
9. GUIDE TO MELBOURNE 12
10. FREE THINGS TO DO 13 -14
11. VIRTUAL CAMPUS TOURS 15
Welcome to Monash 1
Business School.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on joining an
institution that is among 1% of
business schools worldwide to hold
the top three international
business accreditations – an
exclusive quality indicator that
reflects our global reputation.
Our focus is to develop strategic
partnerships with other quality
business schools and universities
around the world.
We prepare students to thrive as
adaptable and creative thinkers, to
lead with confidence and to apply
their knowledge in the pursuit of
personal success and career
advancement.
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2 CAULFIELD CAMPUS
Caulfield is the second largest campus, has five
PENINSULA CAMPUS
Peninsula has strong links to industry and the
DID YOU KNOW?
Monash Business School operates on four of
faculties and a number of undergraduate, community. Specialising in nursing, physiotherapy, the Monash University locations in and
graduate, and research programs. occupational therapy, education and business around the city of Melbourne.
administration courses. Check out the virtual tour of the
CAMPUS INFORMATION
900 Dandenong Road Peninsula campus here. In addition to Monash Business School in
Caulfield East, Victoria 3145, Australia Melbourne, the Faculty of Business and
McMahons Road
T: + 61 3 990 32000 Economics also runs specialist courses at the
Frankston, Victoria 3199, Australia
Monash Suzhou Campus in China and Prato
monash.edu/about/our- locations/caulfield- T: +61 3 990 44000
campus Centre in Italy.
monash.edu/about/our-locations/peninsula- campus
CITY LOCATION
The City location is specifically designed for the
Bachelor of International Business students which is
located in Melbourne’s central business district. CITY
271 Collins Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
T: + 61 3 990 38800
CLAYTON CAMPUS
Clayton is the largest of the Monash University’s
campuses with eight facilities represented. They
offer a variety of sporting, cultural and educational
events.
Wellington Road
Clayton, Victoria 3800, Australia
T: + 61 3 990 54000
monash.edu/about/our-
locations/clayton-campus
CAMPUS LIFE
Monash offers a range of opportunities to
enrich your social life! Check out some of the
great things Monash has to offer!
monash.edu/campus-life
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MY.MONASH
ORIENTATION HUB HANDBOOK
My.Monash is the virtual Monash hub which
The Monash Business School Orientation Hub provides students access to their timetables, The Handbook contains all your course requirements
provides access to essential information and support services, important dates and key websites such as code and title of units for your course, units
resources you need to get off to the best such as WES, Monash Connect and Moodle. To required for specific area of study (majors, minor,
PREPARE TO STUDY
possible start – from course information to access My.Monash, sign-in with your email address specialisations), other special requirements or
study help, student services and support, and password. conditions of your course and your course
student associations and events. Be sure to progression map. To complete your course and to
check it out! You can also access your student email through graduate, you need to meet all the requirements set
My.Monash - Make sure you check your inbox out by the Handbook.
monash.edu/business/current- often. This is the Universities preferred
students/orientation communication channel for important updates, such handbook.monash.edu/
as changes during semester.
TRANSITION HUB MOODLE PAGE ALLOCATE+
my.monash.edu/
The Transition Hub is designed to help all
students’ settle into life at Monash. The page Allocate+ is where you create your timetable each
has a suite of content, including key academic Semester. After enrolling in the Web Enrolment
information, essential support services, tools System (WES), you can view your units in Allocate+
and resources, plus a number of student advice and create your personal timetable. To do this, use
videos and more! A must visit for all new your Monash account to log into Allocate+.
students. monash.edu/timetables/allocate
Undergraduate hub
Graduate hub WEB ENROLMENT SYSTEM (WES)
You use WES to:
UNIT GUIDES enrol, re-enrol and manage your enrolment
SUBSCRIBE TO MONTHLY UPDATES
Unit Guides are accessible via the dedicated unit
Every month a student bulletin with content view fee statements and payment history
Moodle page (via your my.monash portal). Along
specific to business students is sent out. The with providing many of the required materials, the access exam timetables and results
bulletin provides the latest updates and draws Moodle provides you with a sense of the overall
attention to events and special opportunities. program for the semester including resources, web update your personal details
links, assessment tasks and assignments.
To subscribe, click on the link below! manage your scholarship
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/8f672fd50ee045 It is highly recommended that you read through unit apply to graduate and track your application
caacae804134434395 guides before enrolling in units to understand the
style of teaching, workload, what the unit covers and purchase letters, academic records and
learning outcomes. access other services.
https://my.monash.edu.au/wes/
TIP: COURSE ADVICE
MONASH CONNECT We recommend that all students seek course advice
Monash Connect provides a single point of at the beginning of their course and at least once a
contact for student information and enquiries, no year. Course advice can help you plan the order you EXAMS RESOURCES AND SUPPORT
matter what it is. You can contact Monash complete units and discuss unit options.
Connect via phone, online or face to face on Monash offers a variety of study skills, exam
Note: Your course progression map ‘suggests’ the preparation resources, workshops and
campus. order in which you should complete units, this is just support. Visit the link below for more details.
a suggestion. Some units require prerequisites which
monash.edu/connect means you are required to complete a unit prior to monash.edu/exams/prepare
undertaking another unit.
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3 TIP: SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS
AT HOME
MOODLE
Moodle is your online learning management
system containing all your curriculum details for the
RESEARCH AND LEARNING ONLINE
The Research and Learning Online offers a
wide range of resources that are crucial to your
While we are all remote learning at home, it is units you are studying. Typically, it will contain
important to set yourself up for success from success at university. From study skill
information on your unit, pre-class resources and resources to understanding the process to
PREPARE TO STUDY
the beginning. assignment details. research and write assignments as well as
Set up a proper work space, ensure you Be sure to check Moodle frequently as your academic integrity and referencing guidelines.
have a proper desk or area where you will lecturers will post important information regarding
study. monash.edu/library/skills
your unit on here. Through Moodle you can access
Invest in a comfy chair and ensure the the different forums for each of your units, these
desk you are working at is at the right forums are generally where lecturers and unit
height. coordinators will communicate information to
students.
Work in a well-lit space to prevent your
eyes from straining! Moodle - getting started
Make your work area your own - add Welcome to Moodle
flowers or pictures.
Get dressed every morning and keep to ENGLISH CONNECT
a routine.
English Connect offer free programs focused on
Be organised by establishing a developing communication and conversational
schedule - Plan out your day. skills. English Connect can help you grow your
Keep your motivations high - remote language skills and enhance your writing, speaking
learning is new and different - remember to and communications in an academic setting. LIBRARY BLOG
just take one step at a time and ask for The Library produces a blog which offers tips
help when you need it! monash.edu/english-connect
and useful resources on study, research and
Be positive! Having positive mindset can teaching to help you adjust to Monash
help you grow confidence and reduce TUTOR SUPPORT University. In addition you can:
stress. Access special collections
Tutoring is an additional service students can seek
out, should they need additional support with their Complete online activities
subjects. To find out information about this service
TIME MANAGEMENT and how to access a tutor, click on the link below. Discover and read research articles
Managing your time effectively is extremely monash.edu/careers/employers/hire-a-tutor Browse news articles
important when you are at studying at University
level. It is not uncommon to have several Click on the link below to access the blog.
assignments and tests due at the same time, as libraryblog.monash.edu/
well as wanting to participate in social activities.
Q-MANUAL
Planning out your semester will help you plan Q-Manual is a comprehensive guide that provides
ahead so you are aware of your deadlines and practical and easily accessible information about
due dates. studying at University level. It will provide you with
STUDENT LEARNING SYSTEMS
ideas, suggestions and guidelines to enable you to The student learning system guide provides you
monash.edu/rlo/study- skills/studying-
achieve academic success by producing quality work. with information on how to access the various
effectively/managing-your-time
https://www.monash.edu/business/5931328906e0c/p Monash University education platforms and tools
PDF version df_file/current-students/qmanual.pdf needed for your online studies.
monash.edu/esolutions/students/systems-guide
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WHAT IS ALLOCATE+? WEB ENROLMENT SYSTEM (WES) DATES UNIT CHANGES (add or discontinue)
Allocate+ is where you will create your personal Dates for WES access provides you with the key Cut-off dates to add or discontinue units via
timetable for the upcoming Semester. It is where dates to access the Web Enrolment System (WES). WES
you will schedule your activities including tutorials Re-enrolment, unit changes (add or discontinue)
You can still discontinue after these dates by using
KEY DATES
lectures, practicals and workshops. and late or failure to enrol deadlines.
an enrolment amendment form or contacting a
monash.edu/timetables/allocate monash.edu/enrolments/dates/wes- access Course Advisor.
monash.edu/business/current- students/course-
planning-admin-resources-and- advice
WHAT IS WES?
ALLOCATE+ DATES
The Web Enrolment System (WES) allows you to
Visit the link below for important allocate+ dates manage your enrolment, view fee statements and
https://www.monash.edu/timetables/allocate/dates payment history, access exam timetables and results,
update personal details, apply to graduate as well as Census date is a deadline after which you
purchase academic records and other services. are liable for fees for the units you're
enrolled in. If you discontinue a unit after
my.monash.edu.au/wes/ census date, you have to pay fees or, if
you have a HELP loan, you incur a debt. It
is also the last day you can discontinue
without 'withdrawn' showing on your
academic record (there are some
exceptions). If you discontinue a unit after
certain dates, your academic record can
ACCESS ALL IMPORTANT DATES show withdrawn or withdrawn fail.
Click here to access the important dates for the year! monash.edu/enrolments/dates/census
monash.edu/students/dates
WINTER/SUMMER TEACHING PERIODS
WHAT IS SWOT VAC? Winter and Summer teaching periods
give students the opportunity to
SWOT VAC (study without teaching vacation) is a
complete units outside of the standard
class free study week before your exam period
semester teaching periods. Winter and
begins. SWOT VAC dates can be found using the
Summer are usually shorter teaching
link below.
periods and are more intensive.
monash.edu/students/dates/summary- dates
monash.edu/enrolments/summer-winter
WHAT IS RE-ENROLMENT? UNIVERSITY TERMS
Re-enrol using the Web Enrolment System (WES). Glossary
To continue your studies, you need to re-enrol during We understand how confusing all these university
the re-enrolment period. For detailed instructions on terms can be. Get familiar with the common terms
how to re-enrol, see below. used at the university by utilising the below glossary.
monash.edu/enrolments/re-enrol monash.edu/get-
started/orientation/glossary?student=international
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4 LATE OR FAILURE TO ENROL
If you miss the re-enrolment dates, you can re-enrol
during the late re-enrolment period:
EXAMS AND RESULTS
Exams and results
Find out when your exams will take place and how
to view and check your timetable. Also see when
GRADUATION
Graduation
Before completing university, you’ll need to plan
your results will be released and how to get them. ahead. Find out about graduating, where to get
If you fail to re-enrol by the end of the late period, There is also information on applying for special
you are no longer considered a student by the advice on employment opportunities and
consideration or what to do if you have concerns
KEY DATES
university. You will need to apply for permission to networking, ensure you explore further study
about your results. options and how to stay connected with the Monash
re-enrol by filling out a late re-enrolment application
form. community.
monash.edu/exams
monash.edu/students/graduations
monash.edu/ data/assets/pdf_file/000
6/277197/late-reenrolment.pdf
TIP: ASSIGNMENTS
Read through your unit guide and take note of
assignment due dates in a diary or similar,
with a reminder set for the week prior. If you
have any questions or require clarification,
ensure you contact your lecturer to ask about
them before they are due.
Note: Check your Moodle and email for any
changes regarding assignments, as due
dates/type of assignments may change and
the unit guide may be out of date. For
example, your group presentation may turn
into an individual assignment.
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COURSE ADVICE AND SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT
SERVICES AND SUPPORT FINDER
The Course Advice and Support team is here to Explore the programs and services available to
Services & support finder (international student international students!
help! If you have questions about your course, reference) A-Z listing of support and other services
unsure about majors, minors and specialisations, available to International students at Monash. monash.edu/students/international
have questions about making changes to you
enrolment or just want some general course advice, monash.edu/students/international/services-
SUPPORT SERVICES
contact the Monash Business School Course finder
Advice and Support Team.
FIX TIMETABLE PROBLEMS
Clashes, full classes and incomplete timetable – if
Book in a course advice appointment STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES you are having issues with your timetable, click on
Request a course progression check Student support services includes a detailed list the link below for assistance.
of support services available to all students - Health
Make an online enquiry. monash.edu/timetables/allocate/fix- problems
and counselling, disability services, Accommodation
Exam resources and support and housing and more!
monash.edu/students/support
monash.edu/business/current-
ENGLISH CONNECT
students/course-advice-and-planning English Connect offers free programs which focus
HEALTH AND WELLBEING on developing communication as well as
conversational skills. You will grow your language
MONASH CONNECT Health and Wellbeing services are available for all skills and enhance your writing, speaking and
students! Monash offers a variety of services, communicating in an academic setting.
Got a question? We can help. Ask questions, get programs and resources to keep you healthy such
answers, view frequently asked questions and as counselling, dental medical, mindfulness and monash.edu/english-connect
trending topics. If you are unsure about something, mental health and wellbeing.
Monash Connect should be your first point of
monash.edu/health
contact. MonTRACK
No question is silly – No doubt, other students Monash offers a range of support to help you with
have asked the same question! LIBRARY your studies! Visit the below link for more
information!
monash.edu/connect Develop research and learning skills, attend a drop
in session or find a quiet place to study, the library
connect.monash.edu/askmonash/ monash.edu/students/new/montrack
offers great support to all students.
monash.edu/library/lib-orientation
EMERGENCY SERVICES
COUNSELLING monash.edu/library
Monash offers counselling help online and face to Call the emergency services or campus security
face. Click on the below links to see what for assistance in the event of an emergency or if
services are available to all students.
STUDY PROGRAMS you feel unsafe at any time 24/7. Put the campus
Study Programs are workshops and sessions security number in your phone for easy access
monash.edu/health/counselling/help- online which any student can attend! Visit the link provided when you need it.
monash.edu/health/counselling/appointments to check out what's on offer! PASS (Peer Assisted Emergency Services: 000
Study Sessions), Staying motivated, exam busters,
stress management, polish up your grammar and Campus Security – internal phone: 333
leap into leadership online.
Campus Security – external phone or mobile:
monash.edu/students/study- 990 53059
resources/programs
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6 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENGAGEMENT PASS CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
International Student Engagement Peer Assisted study sessions (PASS) is an Joining a clubs and/or society is a great way to
academic mentoring program of guided study meet students, develop skills and get involved in
CONNECT & ENGAGE
Explore the range of programs and services groups for students in specific units. The PASS the Monash community! From academic and
available for international students. Check out the leaders will impart useful study skills and tips but sporting to cultural and special interest groups,
services and support finder, Monash essentials unit will also promote active and independent learning. Monash offers a variety of clubs and societies.
on Moodle as well as English Connect.
monash.edu/business/current-
monash.edu/about/mentoring/peer- assisted-
monash.edu/students/international study-sessions-pass students/student-clubs-and-societies
AMIGO
aMigo social network and socials NON-RESIDENTIAL COLLEGES
PEER MENTORING
Get connected (virtually) by joining aMigo and other Non-residential colleges provide students living
social networks. off-campus with a range of social and academic Peer mentoring provides every first year student the
benefits along with support from college advisors. opportunity to be matched with a mentor to help them
Monash Stay Connected Meet like-minded students and form connections by transition to university life and help build connections.
joining one of the eight non-residential colleges. Mentors will be there to direct students to helpful
Monash StalkerSpace FB resources, engage and connect students to
Monash Business School Facebook monash.edu/non-residential-colleges opportunities within the community as well as have
fun!
https://amigo.apps.monash.edu/ monash.edu/about/mentoring/business-school-
peer-mentoring
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteering is a great way to prepare for your
career after Monash. It can help you strengthen
SOCIALS your skills, get work-related experiences, develop a TIP: SOCIAL
professional network, show initiative and develop
Follow us on our socials to see what’s leadership qualities. Check out the link provided to Get out of your comfort zone! Connect with new
happening around the Business School see what volunteer opportunities are available. people and groups. You can do this by joining
- Events, updates and key information! clubs/societies and associations, following the New to
monash.edu/career- Monash Facebook groups, visiting the Orientation
Facebook connect/explore/volunteering Hub to see ways to connect with other students and
get involved in the current virtual events!
Instagram
Twitter MONASH SPORT Note: Visit our Orientation Hub and scroll down to the
bottom of the page to see ‘Upcoming events’, this will
LinkedIn Monash Sport provides a wide range of high
quality health and wellness services, activities and give you a list of all events happening right now!
programs for students, staff and the wider
community, with a range of facilities available on each monash.edu/business/current-
students/orientation
campus.
monash.edu/sport
8GLOBAL STUDY EXPERIENCES COURSE ADVICE AND PLANNING
Global Study Experiences - Gain an international Course advice and planning Work Integrated Learning is extremely valuable for
perspective by engaging in semester exchange, study students, you will get practical experience as well as
Seek out course advice to understand your options.
tours, international partner programs, Monash in Italy It is very important to ensure you save your academic credit towards your degree. Employers are
and Berkeley Haas Global access program. Monash increasingly looking for graduates with industry
CONSIDERATIONS
FUTURE STUDY
electives until later in your degree. You can use
provides a vast range of opportunities for students to your electives towards industry placements and experience.
study overseas.
projects as well as global study experiences.
Student sourced placements involves the
Study Tours are led by experienced Monash monash.edu/business/current- student sourcing and organising a placement at a
academic staff. They will provide you with industry students/course-advice-and-planning host organisation in Australia or overseas.
engagement along with a guided program of teaching
to deliver a unique learning experience.
Monash sourced placements involve the Monash
Professional Pathways team contacting host
Semester exchange - Monash has 150 partner organisations to organise placements for students.
universities around the world. Join us for a Semester
exchange at one of our international campuses or
global education partners. Industry consulting projects involve teams of up to
five students from various business degrees, working
with industry partners to solve real business problems.
International Partner Programs are short term study
that you can take part in at host institutions overseas.
Gain a deeper business understanding of different International industry placements allows
business cultures, expand your networks, develop students to gain international experience as well as
your communication skills and boost your CV industry experience.
For information on all Work Integrated Learning
options, visit the webpage below.
Berkeley Haas Global Access Program - Join us at
the University of California for students enrolled in the
Master of Global Business monash.edu/business/current-
students/internships-and-employability-skills/work-
integrated-learning
Monash in Italy - Study in the heart of Tuscany at
the Monash Prato Centre just 20 minutes by train
from Florence.
QTEM Graduate exchange and internship Internships & employability skills
program - Quantitative Techniques for Economics
and Management (QTEM). Develop in depth skills in Develop industry and employability skills so you are
analytical and quantitative techniques as well as ready for the real-world. Monash offers a range of
advancing industry skills. workshops and seminars along with industry
placement and project work. Check it out!
?
For information on all programs, visit the monash.edu/business/current-
webpage below. students/internships-and-employability-skills
monash.edu/business/current-
students/global-study-experience
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WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING (WIL) STUDY ABROAD COURSEWORK
CAPSTONE COMPARISON
Internships/Placements Industry projects Study Tours Monash in Italy Capstone by
coursework
Overview A great way to build your skills in Involves a group of students from The Monash Business School Study in the heart of You can complete a
a real-world setting! You’ll various business degree offers Global study tours over Tuscany at the Monash coursework capstone
improve your employability, have specialisations working with the Summer and Winter Prato Centre just 20 unit which are listed
the opportunity to get a global industry partners to solve real semesters. Please note that minutes from Florence. in your course
perspective, gain great business problems. It mirrors the these are currently on hold due Please note that this unit is handbook. Specialist
experience working in a type of work graduate will be doing to the Covid-19 travel currently on hold due to the degrees will have a
professional setting and also in professional careers. restrictions. Currently we are Covid-19 travel restrictions. specific mandatory
receive academic credit. reviewing our study tour Currently we are reviewing capstone unit.
program as we plan for 2021 our study tour program as
and beyond. Other Global we plan for 2021 and
Summer and winter programs beyond.
are also offered through our
Partner institutions.
Unit BEX3006/3106 BEX3350/3351 Visit the following link for Visit the following link for Visit the Handbook
Industry placement Consulting project information about the 2021 study information about the to find out more
tours. Due to the current 2021 global experiences. about the capstone
BEX3012/3112 BEX3450/3451 pandemic, we are yet to confirm Due to the current units offered within
Industry placement Consulting project what will be available in 2021. pandemic, we are yet to your course.
BEX3024 confirm what will be
Industry placement available in 2021.
Delivery On-campus On-campus Block-on Block-on On-campus
mode BEX3024
- Industry placement
Offerings Semester 1 Semester 1 To be confirmed – not currently To be confirmed – not Please refer to the
Winter Winter available due to travel currently available due to handbook to review
Semester 2 Semester 2 restrictions. travel when coursework
Summer A Summer A restrictions. capstone units are
Summer B Summer B offered.
Credit 6, 12 or 24 credit points 6 or 12 credit points 6 or 12 credit points 6 credit points 6 credit points
points
10WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING (WIL) STUDY ABROAD COURSEWORK
(CONTINUED)
CAPSTONE COMPARISON
Internships/Placements Industry projects Study Tours Monash in Italy Capstone by
coursework
Application Monash sourced - the Monash Monash sourced - the Monash Applications are managed through the Monash Abroad Portal No application
process Professional pathways team will Professional pathways team will (MAP). MAP allows students to search and apply for overseas process, students
contact a host organisation and contact a host organisation and student experiences, including Semester Abroad, Study Tours, must meet
arrange a placement. arrange a placement. Summer and Winter School programs and other overseas prerequisites and
experiences. have room in their
Student sourced - the student will Student sourced - the student will course to enrol in
contact a host organisation to contact a host organisation to the unit.
arrange and complete a arrange and complete a Click here to search opportunities and to apply here
placement. placement.
Eligibility At the time of application, Undergraduates students should: Students must have completed Students must have Must meet
72 credit points of study to completed 72 credit points prerequisites as
Have completed or be enrolled to complete 96 credit
undertake this unit as well as a of study to undertake this described in the
points (16 units) of your degree by the time you WAM of 60% or above. unit as well as a WAM of handbook.
commence your placement. You cannot apply with fewer 60% or above.
than 72 credit points (12 units)
Additional application
Have enough elective space in your course. requirements will vary for each Enrolment in this unit is
capstone unit, please refer to subject to an application
Click here for more information. the specific details here. process. More information
on this unit is available
here.
Workload A mixture of scheduled learning A mixture of scheduled learning Workload will be unit specific. Workload will be unit A mixture of
activities and independent study, activities and independent study, More information will be specific. More information scheduled learning
which typically equates to 144 which typically equates to 144 provided in the handbook. will be provided in the activities and
hours per semester per 6 credit hours per semester per 6 credit handbook. independent study,
points. points. which typically
equates to 144
hours per semester
per 6 credit points.
More Visit the following link for more Visit the following link for more Visit the following link for Visit the following link for Visit this link for
information information about Work Integrated information about Work Integrated more information about more information about more information
Learning. Learning. upcoming study tours. Monash in Italy. about capstone via
coursework.
119 EXPLORING MELBOURNE STUDY MELBOURNE EXPLORE VICTORIA
Things you can only do in Melbourne: Study Melbourne contains everything you need to Visit Victoria - Day trips and great
Melbourne is a unique city! Check out some thrive as an international student in Victoria. There
getaways. Check out the best road trips and
of Melbourne’s best traits and distinctive is information on international student emergency
iconic drives in Victoria!
qualities. relief funds and coronavirus support for international
GUIDE TO MELBOURNE
students. https://www.visitvictoria.com/thing
https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/things- s-to- do/touring-routes
to-do/things-you-can-only-do-in-melbourne https://www.studymelbourne.vic.gov.au/
WHATS ON MELBOURNE CHILDREN AND FAMILY ACTIVTIES
THE URBAN LIST
The City of Melbourne offers an event website Melbourne Aquarium
The Urban List - Melbourne is everything cool,
What’s on in Melbourne which highlights a huge new and trending in Melbourne! Check out the Science Works
variety of free events and activities designed to Urban list for entertainment, style, health, beauty
showcase Melbourne. and travel tips and highlights. Puffing Billy steam train
Luna Park
https://whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/ https://www.theurbanlist.com/melbourne
Royal Melbourne Show
Zoos Victoria
MELBOURNE SIGHTS AND LANDMARKS BROADSHEET
Collingwood Children’s Farm
Museums Victoria Broadsheet - Melbourne is a city guide where they
cover food and drink, art and drink, fashion,
Arts Centre Melbourne entertainment, travel and active lifestyles. PUBLIC TRANSPORT
National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)
https://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/things- Melbourne’s public transport system runs on trains,
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) to-do trams and buses. You will need to purchase a myki
Melbourne Zoo card to travel on these services.
MELBOURNE NEIGHBOURHOODS
Melbourne Cup Carnival https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/myki/
Melbourne Neighbourhoods is the ultimate guide
Australian Open Tennis to Melbourne! The guide shows you the best way to https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/
Melbourne Theatre Company see Melbourne, which is, by neighbourhood. The
guide breaks down the most popular suburbs and
Her Majesty’s Theatre
gives you a list of things to do and places to see. ACCOMMODATION
The Royal Botanic Gardens Highly recommended!
There are many different types of
https://www.backstreetnomad.com/ultimate-guide- accommodation available in Melbourne.
to-melbourne-like-local/
MELBOURNE – INSIDER GUIDES Whether you are after on-campus accommodation
Snapshot of Melbourne! Check out all the things CITY MAPPER or want to rent off-campus, Monash has services
to do and places to see in Melbourne. in place to help. This includes discussing your
Citymapper – The Ultimate Transport App options, pricing and what to expect before arriving.
https://insiderguides.com.au/city/melbourne Download the CITYMAPPER app for Bus, monash.edu/accommodation/accommodation
Tram, Train, V/Line, cycles and walks.
https://citymapper.com/melbourne?set_regio
n=au-melbourne
121. NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)
has a collection of more than 73,000
works of art. NGV also holds exhibitions
6. GO HUNT FOR PUBLIC SCULPTURES
Melbourne displays beautiful mosaic
sculptures – Deborah Halpern is one of
Australia’s most celebrated sculptors.
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and special events. Check out the Check out Angel (1987) at Birrarung Marr,
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website below for more information. Ophelia (1992) at Southgate and Portal to
Another Time and Place (2005) at Werribee
https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/
Mansion.
2. STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA 7. ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS
Located on Swanston Street, the State The Royal Botanic Gardens spread
Library of Victoria is unmistakable. across 94 acres and has a collection of
With over 2 million books, thousands of 10,000 plants – both native and exotic. It’s
newspapers, manuscripts, audio video the best place to go for a beautiful walk
and digital media, it also is home to and have a picnic.
artworks and exhibitions with free
guided tours. https://www.facebook.com/BotanicGarden
sVictoria/
https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/
8. THE WHEELER CENTRE
3. QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET
A hub for Victoria writers – the Wheeler
Fresh produce, hot donuts, souvenirs, Centre focuses on celebrating and exploring
homewares and more! There is also a Australia’s literary scene. Visitors can engage
night market every Wednesday in programmes and listen to guest speakers.
between November and April
http://wheelercentre.com/
https://www.facebook.com/QueenVicM
4. ACMI, Screen Worlds 9. EXPLORE SOUTHBANK
Located inside ACMI (the Australian Stretching alongside the Yarra River from
Centre for the Moving Image) in Princes Bridge to the Melbourne Exhibition
Federation Square, Screen Worlds is Centre, Southbank is home to the best
a FREE permanent exhibition! restaurants, high-end retailers and Crown
Casino!
https://www.acmi.net.au/
5. LISTEN TO LIVE MUSIC 10. CITY CIRCLE TRAM
The free City Circle Tram allows tourists and
Visit the Cherry Bar in the city’s ACDC
Melburnians to travel throughout the city. It
lane! It offers free admission
travels through La Trobe, Flinders, Spring,
throughout the week (Tuesday,
Nicholson and Victoria Streets and includes
Wednesdays and Sundays).
audio commentary on board which reveals
Another option is The Esplanade in St attractions at each stop!
Kilda which offers free entry most
nights!
1310 11. MELBOURNES CHURCHES 16. RAAF MUSEUM 21. ATTEND A FESTIVAL
Only 25 minutes from Melbourne, the RAAF Melbourne offers a range of events! In March
St Paul’s Cathedral is located in the heart of
Museum details the story of Australian there’s Moomba which has fireworks,
Melbourne’s central business district. The
aviation and is free to visit! parades, carnival rides and games! Other
cathedral is built in the neo-gothic transitional
popular festivals include Melbourne’s
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style. Nearby is medieval looking St Patrick http://www.airforce.gov.au/raafmuseum/ International Comedy Festival, Melbourne’s
Cathedral.
International Film Festival, Melbourne’s
Writer’s festival and more!
12. KOORIE HERITAGE TRUST 17. SHRINE OF REMEMBERANCE
Located in Federation Square, the Koorie Opened in 1934, the Shrine of
Heritage Trust is an authentic and immersive Remembrance was built to honour Victorians
Aboriginal centre which seeks to educate who served during World War 1 and now
visitors on Indigenous culture. stands as a memorial to all Australians who
served in all wars.
http://www.koorieheritagetrust.com.au/
http://www.shrine.org.au/
13. ST KILDA 18. ARCHITECTIURAL GEMS
You’ll notice that Melbourne’s architecture is
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Located southeast of Melbourne, St Kilda is
situated right near the beach! You can stroll unique. Take a walk around the city and look
to the shoreline, head to Acland Street for a up at Eureka Tower, Federation Square, the
bite to eat and make sure you also check out Manchester Unity Building and the
Luna Park – you can walk around it for free Melbourne Theatre Company.
but activities cost extra.
14. ROOFTOP BARS 19. PARLIAMENT HOUSE
Discover beautiful views and sophisticated The public can view the Legislative Council
drink from Melbourne’s roof top bars! Head and Legislative Assembly from the public
to Siglo for views of St Patricks Cathedral galleries or go along on a free public tour
and Parliament House. Also check out,
http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/
Madame Brussels and Naked in the Sky.
15. STREET ART 20. FIND FAMOUS FILMING LOCATIONS
Melbourne is known for its beautiful street art Many of Australia’s most iconic TV shows
– head to Duckboard Place, Hosier, and have been filmed in Melbourne. Neighbours
Union and ACDC lanes for bright colours and was filmed in Vermont South, Offspring took
magnificent murals. place Collingwood and Kath and Kim was
filmed in Patterson Lakes.
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