The
faculty permits both full-time and part-time enrolment. Units to the value of
24 credit points constitute a normal full-time enrolment in any semester. There
are therefore 48 credit points in a normal full-time year.
An overweight enrolment of up to 30 credit points in a semester is
permitted.
The faculty believes that full-time enrolment is generally in the best
interests of students studying in on-campus mode, but is well aware of the
variety of circumstances which may oblige a student to take a reduced load.
Part-time enrolment is allowed, provided the student is aware of the maximum
time limit for degree completion stated in the regulations for the relevant
course.
For
engineering degrees at Monash, the time limit is eight (8) years from initial
enrolment except for the double degree in law and engineering where the time
limit is ten (10) years. For off-campus distributed learning (distance
education) students, the time limit is twelve (12) years. For the two BTech
degrees, the time limit is six (6) years including an allowance of one year for
completion of approved studies at TAFE.
Where circumstances arise which oblige students to suspend their studies for a
time, intermission may be sought from the faculty for one semester or one year
at a time (but not more). Information about the appropriate steps to be taken
is available from the faculty's administration offices on each campus. Students
should remember that periods granted as intermission are counted as part of
their total time limit.
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