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 three 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 three 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
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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 ), Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English ( CPE ) and Cambridge Linguaskill General . For more information visit , www . cambridgeenglish . org
The University ’ s minimum English language requirement is a minimum overall score of 176 in CAE , CPE and Linguaskill General with no skill score lower than 169 .
In order for the above English proficiency tests to be considered they must be taken within 36 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 )
Higher scores are required for the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine . The following English proficiency tests are accepted by Monash University :
• Higher score in English ( Australian Year 12 equivalent )
• GCE O Level or SPM 1119 English : B grade
• IELTS : An overall score of 7.0 or greater with no individual band less than 6.5
• Internet / Paper-based TOEFL : An overall score of 94 or greater with 20 in Listening , 19 in Reading , 20 in Speaking and 24 in Writing
• Pearson Test of English ( PTE ): An overall score of 65 or above with no Communication Skills lower than 58
• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English ( CAE ) and Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English ( CPE ): An overall score of 185 with no skill score lower than 176
• Higher score in GCE A Level English .
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 . 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 .
The published scores are based on Monash University ’ s English requirements and subject to change .
In addition to the University ’ s English requirements , the Malaysian Government has set English requirements for each course . When you apply , you will be advised if you have met those requirements .
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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