Applying to study at Monash is different to applying to
university through QTAC. This guide will giveyou tips on how to
apply through VTAC for Monash courses and scholarships, it
alsofeatures information on accommodation and QCAA score
conversions.
QLD 2020 / 2021
WHAT IS VTAC (VICTORIAN TERTIARY ADMISSIONS CENTRE)?VTAC is the
Victorian version of QTAC, who are responsible forprocessing
applications and offers for places in Victorianuniversities. The
two centres operate independently. The offer youreceive from
VTAC does not impact your offer from QTAC.
Important tip
When registering at vtac.edu.au, use an email account that you
willhave access to well into next year.
VTAC key dates
2020
3 August VTAC opens
30 September Timely applications close
9 October VTAC applications for SEAS close
9 October VTAC applications for scholarships close
2021
14 January January Round 1 offers released
1 - 22 February February rounds 1 - 4 offers released
A full list of VTAC dates can be found at: vtac.edu.au/dates
*It is recommended that you apply for courses during the timely
application period. Courses such as Medicine cannot be added to
your preferences after the timelyapplication period has closed.
Apply for SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)
The Special Entry Access Scheme SEAS adjusts your Monash
selection rank in recognition ofcircumstances that may have
affected your education. This givesyou a better chance of getting
an offer for the course you want.You’ll receive adjustments that
re�ect the severity of yourcircumstances. The adjustments are made
to your achieved ATARwhich then produces your selection rank.
Monash uses yourselection rank during the selection process.
You may be eligible if you satisfy the criteria for one ormore
of the SEAS categories:
Category 1:
Category 2: Financial disadvantage
Category 3: Disability or medical condition
Category 4:
Applications for SEAS are made through VTAC after you
havesubmitted your course preferences. Learn more about SEAS
andcheck eligibility criteria at: monash.edu/entry-schemes
The Monash Guarantee
The Monash Guarantee can get you into a Monash course even ifyou
don’t reach the course’s lowest selection rank. You could
beeligible for the Monash Guarantee if you:
To apply for the Monash Guarantee, you must:
You can learn more about the Monash Guarantee at:
monash.edu/guaranteedentry
WANT TO STUDY IN MELBOURNE? HOW TO APPLY TO MONASH.
Indigenous Australian
Born in a non-English-speaking country and moved to
Australia
after 1 January 2015
Live in a low socio-economic area
Attend a school in a regional or remote location
Aged 21 or older on 1 January 2021
Experienced dif�cult personal circumstances
Being a refugee or asylum seeker
have experienced �nancial disadvantage
live in a low socio-economic area
are an Indigenous Australian
attend a Monash listed under-represented school
submit a VTAC course application and include your preferred
Monash University courses in your preference list
complete a Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) application
including any required documentation
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PREREQUISITESTo be accepted into Monash University, you will
need to satisfy course entry requirements. Some courses may have
higher entry requirements, prerequisites or extra selection
requirements such as interviews and folios. Check the course entry
at monash.edu/study to see what you need,including
prerequisite subjects such as:
Keep in mind that entry requirements are listed in terms of
VCEsubject and required VCE scores. To determine the
QCAAequivalent scores see the table below.
QCAA subject and score conversions
You can convert these QCAA subjects to assess your eligibility.
A complete list of subjects and conversions can be found at:
vtac.edu.au/reports
Equivalent subjects
Queensland (QCAA) Victoria (VCE)
English OR Literature OR English ExtensionOR Literature
Extension
English OR English Language ORLiterature
English as an Additional Language English as an Additional
Language(EAL)
General Maths Further Mathematics
Mathematical Methods Mathematical Methods
Specialist Mathematics Specialist Mathematics
Biology OR Biology/Biological Science Biology
Chemistry Chemistry
Physics Physics
Equivalent scores
QCAA VCE
A 40
B 33
C 26
D 19
E 12
ACCOMMODATIONMonash Residential Services looks after all aspects
of studentaccommodation at Monash University.
Applications for on-campus accommodation in 2021 will open on
1September 2020. There is no cost to apply and accommodation
isoffered on a '�rst-in, �rst-served' bases so we recommend
applyingearly. There is also no cancellation fee if you no longer
wish toproceed with your application or live on campus.
MRS also have an off-campus advisory service to assist
studentswho wish to live off-campus.
Watch a video showcasing our on-campus accommodation at:
monash.edu/campus-accommodation
For more information about living on campus and applications
visit: monash.edu/accommodation
SCHOLARSHIPSOur scholarships are designed to help you make the
most of all theopportunities that come your way during your time at
university.
Scholarships at Monash fall into the following categories
Equity,Achievement, Leadership or Accommodation
Apply for Equity scholarships through the VTAC
scholarshipapplication form. Leadership scholarships require a
directapplication, while Achievement scholarships will be
automaticallyassessed based on your ATAR and preferences.
For more information visit: monash.edu/scholarships
Mannix College
Mannix College is located opposite the Clayton campus.
Theyprovide a range of bene�ts to residents including
academicsupport, quality catering, safety and security.
Applications attractan application fee and involve an
interview.
For more information, visit: mannix.monash.edu
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