Admissions information for domestic students
Bachelor of Social and Community Welfare

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12.

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

TAFE

A minimum of Certificate IV with at least a distinction average is required to be considered for admission. The Diploma in Welfare or Diploma in Community Development is recommended. Substantial credit (up to 72 points credit) can be awarded for diplomas accredited by the Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers.

University

Additional units (above the minimum of two) will enhance a student's application, particularly if they relate to the arts or social sciences. Units in psychology and sociology are especially recommended. Studies should be completed with a credit average.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4-a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English at a minimum of grade four at standard level.

Special application requirements

All applicants must complete a Social and Community Welfare Course Administration form, available from www.arts.monash.edu.au/humcass/future.php or the School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences, Monash University, Gippsland Campus. The form must be returned by mid-October. Late applicants must first telephone (03) 5122 6339 or (03) 9902 6339.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

* The "clearly in" score is based on last year's selection and can be used as a guide only.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty.