Monash University: University Handbooks: Postgraduate Handbook 2002: Units indexed by faculty
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Faculty Certificate in Politics


General information

Course code: 2057 + Program fees: Local students -- to be advised; not available to international students

Entry requirements

Applicants should have either (a) a bachelors degree or the equivalent or (b) relevant professional experience. The entry requirements for candidates in category (b) are a minimum of five years of relevant experience at a senior level in such areas as journalism, bureaucracy which involves report writing or teaching where it involves curriculum development. Evidence must accompany the candidate's application for entry into the program. In addition, the following information must also be presented: (i) two references which comment on the nature and extent of the experience; and (ii) a full CV; and (iii) a statement of up to 1000 words indicating the applicant's career objectives and reasons for applying for entry. The evidence must accompany the candidate's application for entry.
The following may also be taken into account for applicants in category (b):

Advanced standing

Candidates who complete a Faculty Certificate in Politics with a credit average can progress to a Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (Politics) and receive 50 per cent credit towards that course.

Course structure

Candidates must successfully complete two of the semester-length units (not including PLM4060) listed under 'Postgraduate Diploma of Arts (Politics)' above. The period of candidature is one semester full-time or one year part-time.

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