Enhancement Studies Program

What is Enhancement Studies?

Enhancement Studies is a program for high achieving secondary students. Eligible students can study a Monash first year subject as part of their Year 12 program. The program provides a challenge for very able students and allows them to extend their learning opportunities. Students are eligible for an ENTER increment when they complete the subject as well as credit in university courses.

Benefits

Students are provided with intellectual challenges and an approach to learning that may not otherwise be available in the normal Year 12 program.
Students are able to interact with university staff members who have high expertise in their unit area.
Students attending classes will have the benefit of working in small groups and may form friendships with students of similar high academic ability from other schools.
Students are able to gain an insight into the demands of university study, which can greatly assist their transition from school to full-time university study.
The university study is included in the calculation of the student's Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank (ENTER).
When commencing full-time university study, enhancement students may have access to a range of first-year program options not normally available to other students. The options available will depend on the enhancement unit completed and the degree course in which the student enrols.

Student Selection

Students need to have their school's support in writing on the original application form. Once applications have been received, schools will be forwarded a list of all enhancement applicants from their school and asked to forward FULL copies of Year 11 school reports and VCAA study statements for any units 3 and 4 (if applicable)

Monash will then assess individual applications to determine each students suitability for the program. Your secondary school can only recommend you for the program – Monash University makes the final decision in selecting applicants for entry into the Enhancement Studies Program.

How to apply

Students who wish to participate in the 2007 program and who have their school's permission and support need to complete the Monash University 2007 Enhancement Studies Program application form, have the relevant sections completed by their school and return it with a cheque for $60 made payable to Monash University. This payment will be deducted from the semester one fee of $450.

Students will be sent provisional enrolment details and forms once applications and classes are finalised. Enrolment forms must be signed and returned with the balance of the semester one fee of $390. Enrolments will be processed in January, upon receipt of the student's results from their schools. Students will then be sent a confirmation of enrolment letter, a receipt for their payment and class details, as well as the study materials as soon as they are available. A confirmation of enrolment letter will only be sent subject to satisfactory academic performance. The university will refund monies owed (minus late application fees) where an enrolment is not approved and cannot proceed. Semester two enrolment fees will be due in July 2007.

Where do I attend classes?

Enhancement Studies is taught at Enhancement Centres in selected secondary schools, via distance education with tutorial support or via distance education alone. Subject material is taught by Monash academics in partnership with secondary school teachers.

Information Evenings

Monash University will be holding an information evening in October 2006.

2007 unit pairs available are:

Accounting
Australian History / Politics
Computer Systems / Computer Programing
Chemistry
Media / Communications Studies
Economics
Geoscience
Japanese
Jewish Civilisation
Mathematics
Philosophy

Further Information:

Enhancement Studies Program Guide .
enhancement@adm.monash.edu.au
or Phone: +61 3 9905 4241.

Useful Sites

Victorian Curriculum & Assessment Authority
Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre