Monash University: University handbooks: Postgraduate handbook: Units indexed by faculty
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General information

The faculty offers a wide range of postgraduate coursework degrees designed to add to, or build on, knowledge acquired in a bachelors degree. ‘Coursework’ is used to describe all arts courses in which the bulk of work completed is selected from a list of offered units. There are currently more than 700 students undertaking coursework postgraduate programs in the Faculty of Arts.

Prospective coursework students can choose from a variety of courses. These range from graduate certificates developed for students with professional experience at senior level but no formal university degree and postgraduate diplomas for those with bachelors degrees to masters courses, many of which enable some students with a bachelors degree direct entry into masters candidature.

Students enrolled in postgraduate coursework programs normally have set classes and an outline for each unit. Most courses allow students to enrol in a research project, where they can specialise in their own area of interest, under supervision.

How to apply

Admission is by direct application to the Faculty of Arts coursework office. Application forms can be obtained from the coursework office or from the Arts faculty website at www.arts.monash.edu.au/prospective/course/postgraduate/index.html. Timely applications close in November for programs commencing in semester one or in June for mid-year entry. Students who are applying for Commonwealth-supported places are advised to apply early as there are limited places available. Students applying for fee-paying places may apply after the normal closing dates.

Candidates undertaking study by off-campus learning mode should ensure that their application and enrolment is completed early so that there are no delays in receiving course materials.

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