• Higher English language requirement met by successful completion of
the three compulsory English subjects during the Foundation in Arts
(Language and Communication, Communication: Audience and Context
& Language and Knowledge) with an overall average of 75% or above.
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Foundation in Science and Technology,
Sunway College
Overall average of all subjects (refer to the Marks (%) column) as
awarded on the final ‘official transcript’ issued by Sunway College.
Evidence of successful completion must be provided.
English language requirements met by submission of an IELTS or
equivalent English test with the required scores.
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Diploma of Higher Education Studies
Complete and pass eight units and achieve a minimum average required
for the corresponding degree.
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Monash College Diploma
To calculate the average mark required for the Monash University
destination degree refer to the relevant Diploma program information
available at: monashcollege.edu.au/courses/diplomas/
destination-degrees
The Monash College Diploma Part 1 and Part 2 entry requirements
published in this guide are for students commencing their undergraduate
destination degree in 2021.
Others
Other international qualifications entry requirements can be found at
monash.edu/prior-study
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
When you apply for a Monash University undergraduate course you
must satisfy English entry requirements. Different English entry levels
apply to undergraduate courses. If you have completed several
measures of English proficiency over a period of time, the highest valid
measure will be accepted as long as it has been taken within the time
limitations specified below. English requirements can be met in one of
the following ways:
1. English (Australian Year 12 equivalent): students must complete
an English subject that is equivalent to units 3 and 4 of VCE English
and also meet the required prerequisite score for the Monash
University course they have applied for. The equivalent English
subject must be taken within two years prior to the Monash course
commencement date (other time limitation periods may apply).
2. English is the language of instruction, communication and
assessment for the entire institution: You can meet the English
language requirements if you have undertaken studies at an
institution where English is the language of instruction,
communication and assessment for all aspect of study for the whole
of the educational institution by satisfactorily completing a minimum
of 48 Monash credit points (one year of full-time study) or equivalent
in one of the following qualifications:
• an Australian VET diploma level (or equivalent) which must be
taken within two years prior to the Monash course
commencement date, OR
• an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) which must be
completed and taken within five years prior to the Monash course
commencement date.
Documentary evidence in the form of an official letter is required
from the institution at which the study was undertaken. This
document must be written and signed by the institution’s registrar (or
other authorised person) of the education institution to the
satisfaction of the Academic Board.
3. English Proficiency Tests: the following English proficiency tests
are accepted by Monash University:
• Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System).
For more information visit, www.ielts.org
The University’s minimum English language requirement is
an Academic IELTS overall band score of 6.5 with no band less
than 6.0.
• Internet/Paper-Based TOEFL (American Test of English as
a Foreign Language). For more information visit, www.ets.org
The University’s minimum English language requirement is
an Internet-based TOEFL total score of 79 with 12 in Listening,
13 in Reading, 21 in Writing and 18 in Speaking
OR
A certified Paper-based TOEFL with a total score of 550 with TWE
of 4.5
• Pearson Test of English (Academic). For more information visit,
www.pearsonpte.com
The University’s minimum English language requirement is
a Pearson Test of English Academic overall score of 58 with no
Communicative Skills lower than 50.
• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) and Cambridge
Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE). For more information
visit, www.cambridgeenglish.org
The University’s minimum English language requirement is
a minimum overall score of 176 in CAE with no skill score lower
than 169.
The University’s minimum English language requirement is
a minimum overall score of 176 in CPE with no skill score lower
than 169.
In order for the above English proficiency tests to be considered they
must be taken within 24 months prior to the course commencement date.
4. GCE O Level English Language – 1119 (SPM): It must be taken
within three years prior to the course commencement date.
• The University’s minimum English language requirement is met by
C grade in GCE O Level English Language – 1119 (SPM)
Note: Higher scores are required for the Bachelor of Medical Science and
Doctor of Medicine, and Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours).
MONASH ENGLISH BRIDGING
Monash University Malaysia also offers Monash English Bridging (MEB)
for students who do not meet the undergraduate or graduate English
entry requirements. Upon successful completion of MEB, you will gain
the proficiency needed to succeed at Monash University and have
guaranteed entry into selected university courses. Some Monash
University courses do not accept MEB.
For more information visit, monash.edu.my/english-bridging
For more information regarding admission to coursework courses and
units of study procedures please refer to the following link:
monash.edu/admissions-coursework-procedures
Monash University reserves the right to ask you to undertake an approved
English proficiency test to meet the English course requirements.
Entry requirements for Monash University are subject to change.
MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS
You must be at least 17 years of age to enrol in a Monash University
undergraduate course. Some exemptions may apply. For further
information, visit monash.edu.my/requirement-age
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