Course structure

This is what the structure of a single degree looks like.

*units have to be from an area of study that’s different from your major

Note: Units are worth points. An arts degree consists of 144 points. Arts units are normally worth 6 points but units from other faculties may be worth more. You need to accrue 144 points to complete your degree.

Top Tips

For student rights, advocacy, representation and support go to the MONSU at Caulfield.
The Matheson at Caulfield is open from 8:00am – 10:00pm Mon to Fri and 10:00am – 5:00pm on weekends.
Use your ID card for student concessions eg movies (don’t lose it, a replacement is expensive).
The Monash fitness centres have great deals and an impressive range of activities to choose from.
Carpool. Not only will you do your bit for the environment, it’s a good way to save money. There’s a shuttle bus that goes between Caulfield, Clayton at a cost of $1.00 per trip.
Make sure any changes to your courses are in by the census date (31st March & 31st August).
Re-enrol for next year by October to avoid a ($270.00) late fine.
Get your library books back on time and avoid a fine.
The Monash Marketplace is where people advertise everything from accommodation to cars to computers, lost & found, wanted items etc. Click here to visit their website
Go to the doctors and counsellors on campus, they know students well and they’re cheaper (even free!).
Make sure to check whether you’re eligible for Youth Allowance or Austudy from Centrelink.
Check out the overseas study opportunities and remember there are grants offered. Click here to visit the Overseas Study webpage

For student rights, advocacy, representation and support go to the MSA at Clayton.
The Matheson at Clayton is open from 8:00am – 9:00pm Mon to Fri and 1:00pm – 5:00pm on weekends.
Use your ID card for student concessions eg movies (don’t lose it, a replacement is expensive).
The religious centre at Clayton offers free lunchtime meditation sessions. http://www.monash.edu.au/spirituality/
A market runs on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at the back of the campus centre. It sells everything from socks to sunflowers.
The Monash fitness centres have great deals and an impressive range of activities to choose from.
There’s a free carpark on the corner of Blackburn Rd and Wellington Rd. It’s a ten minute walk to the Clayton campus.
Carpool. Not only will you do your bit for the environment, it’s a good way to save money. There’s a shuttle bus that goes between Caulfield, Clayton at a cost of $1.00 per trip.
Make sure any changes to your courses are in by the census date (31st March & 31st August).
Re-enrol for next year by October to avoid a ($270.00) late fine.
Get your library books back on time and avoid a fine.
The Monash Marketplace is where people advertise everything from accommodation to cars, computers, lost, found and wanted items. https://my.monash.edu.au/community/ marketplace/
Go to the doctors and counsellors on campus, they know students well and they’re cheaper (even free!).
Make sure to check whether you’re eligible for Youth Allowance or Austudy from Centrelink.
Check out the overseas study opportunities and remember there are grants offered. http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/future/undergraduate/overseas-study.php