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PARENTS’ GUIDE TO UNIVERSITY 2021
YOUR SUPPORT
MAKES ALL THE
DIFFERENCE
It’s a decision that will shape the rest of your child’s life. But if
you haven’t attended university yourself, or your study days feel
like a lifetime ago, how do you guide them to make the best
decision for their future?
This guide will bring you up to date with the ins and outs of
university, equipping you to support your child through the
exciting journey that awaits.
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Grattan Institute 2012
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Australian Bureau of Statistics 2016
WHY STUDY AT UNIVERSITY?
Higher earning potential More opportunities Personal development
University study provides a significant Not all careers require a university degree, and lifelong skills
boost to your child’s long-term earning but many do – particularly professional With university comes a greater level of
potential. Those with bachelor degrees earn careers such as teaching or nursing. freedom and independence as your child
over 70 per cent (nearly $1 million) more University graduates have access to a wider moves away from the defined structures
in their lifetime than those who complete range of job opportunities, and possess the of secondary school. This can help young
Year 12 but don’t go on to further study1. research and collaborative skills required people become more self-reliant and
Earning potential can dramatically increase to excel in entrepreneurial ventures. A resourceful, and equip them with the ability
with each level of education achieved. university degree will prepare your child for to use their own initiative. University can also
the future world of work, which will demand help with forming meaningful connections
adaptable employees who can apply broad with others who share their interests,
skills to a wide range of jobs2. and build skills in teamwork, analysis,
communication and critical thinking.
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WHY MONASH
UNIVERSITY?
Our flexibility allows students to better match their studies
to their interests, or get a broader education that will lead
to a huge range of options.
Double-degrees Comprehensive Specialist courses
Double-degrees allow you to study towards courses Specialist courses allow students to
two degrees at the same time – for example Comprehensive courses are all about concentrate on a particular area of study
commerce and engineering, or science developing expertise, and offer maximum from day one, giving them the focus and
and law – graduating with two separate flexibility and choice. depth required for entry into many careers.
qualifications. There are many benefits
of undertaking a double degree such as
keeping your career options open, keeping A positive student Practical outcomes
your options open, developing expertise in experience Monash students graduate with a greater
different but complementary areas, or simply sense of purpose, a global outlook, and
Our students are at the centre of everything
pursuing two areas of interest in-depth. the skills and confidence to make positive
we do. New ways of teaching and learning
change – to their own lives, and to the
are constantly developed, tested and
lives of those around them. Leaders from
integrated into our courses to ensure
the world’s most successful companies
students get the best university experience.
TOP TIP And with small class sizes and helpful
consistently rate Monash as a preferred
Today’s workforce will university from which to hire graduates.
tutors, your child will be fully supported
likely see people change throughout their university journey.
career paths several times Fair entry and
over their working life.
We encourage our students Study skills and financial support
to explore the full breadth support services We understand your child’s academic
of their interests to prepare achievement might not reflect their true
them for a world of work The decision to study at university is
ability to succeed at university. We operate
that’s constantly in flux. exciting, but it’s also a big adjustment.
two entry schemes and a range of pathway
We care about your child’s wellbeing and
programs, which you can find out about on
offer transition programs, peer networking,
pages 5 and 6.
mentoring and study skills workshops to
help them settle in and adjust to uni life.
We also have a comprehensive range Scholarships
of support services, including medical, We want as many bright minds as possible
counselling and mental health services, to benefit from a Monash education and we
support for Indigenous students, the Ally have one of the most generous scholarship
Network (LGBTIQ), disability services, programs in the country. Some of our
childcare, Career Connect/graduate scholarships are awarded for academic merit
employment and financial assistance.
PARENTS’ GUIDE TO UNIVERSITY
(based on your child’s Year 12 results), some
are equity based, and others are awarded
based on a combination of merit and equity.
For more information visit, monash.edu/
scholarships
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MAKING AN
INFORMED CHOICE
School leavers today face more choices than ever before, and it’s easy to feel
overwhelmed by the possibilities. The best choice is an informed choice. As a parent
or caregiver, you play an important role in helping your child gather and make sense
of all the information available.
Ready to kick off the conversation? Here are some useful starting points.
What does your child What else is on offer?
love doing? What are As well as the courses available, you should At Monash Open Day, you can
they good at? also consider what else is on offer at each chat with staff who are experts in
of the universities your child is considering. helping students choose the right
Start by exploring their passions, strengths course. Current students are also
For example:
and goals. Which subjects do they enjoy at on hand, and are an excellent
n Would your child be eligible for a
school? Do they have any hobbies outside source of information about
school that they’re passionate about? scholarship or grant? options and uni life in general.
n A re there support services for your child
Find out more:
to access?
How could your child n Does the university provide leadership
monash.edu/open-day
use their skills in the and mentoring programs?
future? n Is there suitable and reasonably priced
Help them match their skills and interests accommodation nearby, and good
to areas of study and career opportunities. transport links?
n Is the campus welcoming, with a calendar
Creative thinking can help here – for
example, a passion for design could lead of social activities that will help your child TOP TIP
not only to a fine arts degree, but also to make connections? Reassure your child that while
architecture, engineering, animation or (Monash can proudly respond ‘YES’ to all the decisions they make now
occupational therapy. of these!) are important, it’s not the end
of the world if they decide
Encourage them to talk to their teachers to take a different path once
and school careers adviser – they know How can we find out they’ve started their degree.
your child well and can help them think
objectively about how their interests might
more? Our flexible courses allow
students to apply to transfer
translate into a career. Often, the best way to find out which from one course to another,
university course will suit your child is to and they’ll usually gain some
speak with current students, past students credit for the subjects they’ve
and academics. Monash runs many events already studied.
throughout the school year so that students
can get the inside story on what it’s really
like to study at Monash.
University websites and brochures are also
a great source of information and inspiration.
monash.edu/study
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APPLICATIONS
AND OFFERS
How to apply Change of preference Selection, entry
Students must apply online through the Your child can change their course requirements and
Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) preference during specified periods. prerequisites
for most undergraduate courses in Victoria: Keep an eye out for the Monash Change
Selection to most Monash courses is based
www.vtac.edu.au of Preference Expo in December – it’s
on your child’s Australian Tertiary Admission
a great chance for students to find out
It’s not necessary to apply to each university Rank (ATAR). The ATAR requirement can
more about their options after receiving
individually, as VTAC will share your child’s increase or decrease each year depending
their results.
information with all the Victorian universities on demand for the course.
they nominate. All Monash courses also have prerequisites
Your child can apply for up to eight courses, Offers – subjects your child must have completed
and must list them in order of preference. Offers are released by VTAC. Your child during years 11 and 12 in order to be
will receive one offer, for the course for eligible for admission. Your child may need
which they’re eligible that’s highest on their to carefully consider their subject choices in
preference list. There may be additional Year 10 to make sure they meet the entry
TOP TIP offer rounds where your child may get an requirements.
Encourage your child to carefully offer for a course that is higher on their Some courses have extra requirements
consider the order of their preference list, but we always recommend that must also be met. These may
preferences, as they’ll only your child accept their first offer. include interviews, auditions or folios.
receive an offer for the course
that they’re eligible for that is Our online course guide lists prerequisites
highest on their list. They should and extra requirements applicable to
list their dream course first, NOT each course: monash.edu/study
the course they think they’re
most likely to get an offer for.
Application dates
The table below outlines the general schedule for VTAC application dates. Head to
www.vtac.edu.au for the current 2020 dates.
Early August VTAC course, SEAS and scholarship applications open
Late September Timely course applications close
Early October SEAS applications close
Mid-October Scholarship applications close
Early November Late course applications close (late fee applies)
Early December Very late course applications close (very late fee applies)
PARENTS’ GUIDE TO UNIVERSITY
Mid-December VCE results and ATARs released – change of preference period
Mid-January Offers released
4ENTRY
SCHEMES
We know that By considering your child’s circumstances as part of their
application, we create a level playing field for everyone who
your child’s aspires to an exceptional education.
ATAR might not We operate two schemes – the Monash Guarantee and the
accurately reflect Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) – that can help your child
their ability. Life enter their preferred course, even if their ATAR is below the
can be a bumpy clearly-in.
road, and there The Monash Guarantee Special Entry Access
are all sorts of The Monash Guarantee can get your child Scheme (SEAS)
into a Monash course even if they don’t
circumstances that reach the course’s clearly-in ATAR. Your
SEAS adjusts your child’s ATAR in
recognition of circumstances that may have
can get in the way child could be eligible for the Monash
Guarantee if they:
affected their education. This gives your
child a better chance of getting an offer for
of their academic n have experienced financial disadvantage the course they want. Your child will receive
additional points depending on the severity
n live in a low socio-economic area
achievement. n are an Indigenous Australian
of their circumstances.
n attend a Monash-listed under-
Your child may be eligible for SEAS if they
represented school. satisfy the criteria for one or more of the
following categories:
Every Monash course has a Monash
n financial disadvantage
Guarantee ATAR, which is lower than the
expected clearly-in for that course. For most n Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait
courses, if your child meets the eligibility Islander
criteria, achieves the published Monash n home or school location
Guarantee ATAR and completes all course n born outside Australia in a non-English
prerequisites, they’ll be eligible for a place speaking country and arrived in Australia
at Monash. after 1 January 2015
monash.edu/guaranteed-entry n experienced difficult personal
circumstances
n disability or medical condition
n aged 21 or older on 1 January 2021.
TOP TIP monash.edu/seas
Check out our online calculator to
find out what your child might be
eligible for:
monash.edu/seas
5OTHER
PATHWAYS
TO MONASH
There’s more than one way to become a Monash student. If your
child doesn’t achieve the ATAR they need or meet entry requirements
for their dream course, a pathway can get them on the right track.
Visit our website for more information about the following pathways:
monash.edu/pathways
Diploma of Tertiary Pathways to law Monash College
Studies (DoTS) This pathway is for students with an ATAR After completing a Monash College diploma,
DoTS is a one-year program delivered at our of 90+ who identify as an Indigenous your child could pathway into the second
Peninsula campus for students with an ATAR Australian, live in a low socio-economic year of a Monash degree in art and design,
of 50+. On successful completion, they can area or have experienced financial hardship. arts, business, engineering, information
get up to one year of credit towards a range Students enrol in an arts, commerce or technology or science. Diplomas are full-fee-
of Monash courses in business, business science law pathway and enter the second paying, but scholarships to cover tuition fees
administration, education and nursing. year of the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) or are available for eligible domestic students
selected double degrees after one year of who have experienced disadvantage.
study (subject to achieving the required
Diploma of Higher average grade).
Education (DoHE) TAFE pathways
Some Monash courses may recognise
DoHE is a one-year program delivered at our Access for Indigenous TAFE studies so if your child successfully
Clayton campus for students with an ATAR Australians completes a Certificate IV, Diploma or the
of 60+. On successful completion students
PARENTS’ GUIDE TO UNIVERSITY
The Monash Indigenous Access Program first-year of an advanced diploma, they could
can get up to one year of credit towards a
and Indigenous Non-Award Pathway qualify for a place at Monash and be eligible
range of Monash courses in science and
(INAP) are programs designed to support for some credit towards their course.
education.
Indigenous Australians to successfully Find out more: monash.edu/pathways
transition to university.
6GLOSSARY
University has a language all of Domestic student Prerequisite subject
its own. Here are some of the A student who is an Australian citizen or A specific Year 11 or Year 12 subject
main terms you will encounter. permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, that students must complete for entry
or holder of an Australian Permanent into a degree.
Humanitarian Visa.
Australian Tertiary Study score
Admissions Rank (ATAR) Faculty A score between 0 and 50 that measures
A numerical rank that measures your child’s An academic division within a university, the performance of a student in a particular
overall achievement in years 11 and 12. focused on a specific subject area. subject against others in the same year.
Monash has 10 faculties: Art, Design
Indicative ATAR and Architecture; Arts; Business and
Unit
Economics; Education; Engineering;
The ATAR requirement for entry to a course in Information Technology; Law; Medicine, A unit is the basic component in which a
a given year. Each year the ATAR may change Nursing and Health Sciences; Pharmacy and student will enrol to undertake study in a
due to a range of factors so the ATAR on our Pharmaceutical Sciences; and Science. particular course. All courses are made
website and course guides list the indicative up of several units and generally take up
ATAR for the previous year as a guide only. to one semester of study to complete.
The indicative ATAR for the current year might
be higher or lower than this.
HECS-HELP
A government loan scheme that allows Victorian Tertiary
Commonwealth students to defer payment of their tuition Admissions Centre
Supported Place (CSP)
fees until they’re in the workforce. (VTAC)
The organisation that processes applications
CSPs are offered to all domestic students.
for tertiary institutions in Victoria.
CSP fees are subsidised by the Australian
Government.
7Further information monash.edu/study/parents Telephone: 1800 MONASH (666 274) Email: future@monash.edu The information in this brochure was correct at the time of publication (April 2020). Monash University reserves the right to alter this information should the need arise. You should always check with the relevant faculty office when considering a course. Produced by Strategic Marketing and Communications, Monash University, April 2020: 20-A17101. CRICOS Provider: Monash 00008C. Monash College 01857J.
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