Monash Update. Welcome In this issue. Using the course comparison tool on study.monash. Counselling notes. Special Issue 2, 2015

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1 Special Issue 2, 2015 Monash Update Counselling notes Welcome In this issue At Monash we are excited about our revitalised course portfolio. Many of the courses in our 2016 portfolio will be very familiar to you and your students. Rest assured we still offer our popular double degree courses and the option for students to commence specialist studies from first year. However, in some areas there has been notable change. Course comparison tool Arts Journalism Languages International relations/ Global studies Business Actuarial studies Business and psychology Management studies To support you in communicating these changes, we have prepared these counselling notes to help you with enquiries. Of course we are always a phone call away and are happy to assist you or your students directly. Don t forget to visit our new website study.monash where you can access detailed information about all of our courses and find the full list of our majors and specialisations. Engineering Software engineering Information Technology Business information systems Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Health sciences Social work Nutrition and dietetics High-achieving students Contact us/quick links Using the course comparison tool on study.monash Study.monash has an useful course comparison tool that allows students to compare up to three different courses. As some of the changes to our 2016 course portfolio allow students to study an area of interest in a number of ways, this tool may help them to decide which course is right for them. 1. Navigate to study.monash 2. Search for a course/keyword, and of your interested degrees tick Select to compare. Then click the Compare courses button (see right). 3. The result is you can view multiple courses side-by-side, including majors, ATARs and double degree combinations. 1

2 Notable changes Arts Journalism Journalism is now offered as a major (eight units) or an extended major (12 units) within the Bachelor of Arts. This offers students the flexibility to structure their other Arts and non-arts electives to best suits their interests and needs. For example a student can choose to select to pursue a second Arts major or minor such as a language or choose to take studies in a different discipline such as marketing or information technology. Students graduate with a Bachelor of Arts. The journalism major will be listed on the student s testamur as well as any second major. Journalism facilities To support our journalism students a new multimillion suite is due to open shortly. Students will have access to state-of-the-art equipped facilities including newsrooms, TV and radio studios, theatre space, media suites and a micro studio with a live hook up to commercial TV stations. International relations/ Global studies There are two ways to study the broad field of International relations and Global studies. 1. Major in the Bachelor of Arts Students can choose to major (minimum of eight units) in International relations or International studies. They have increased flexibility in selection of other study areas, for example they can choose to do a second major in arts, such as History or Politics, or from a different discipline such as Management. for example Bachelor of Arts, with a major in International relations. 2. Specialise in the Bachelor of Global Studies Students can choose to specialise in one of: Global cultural literacies International relations International studies They will complete 12 units within the specialisation plus four core units concentrating on leadership for social change. provides opportunity to complete a second major in an arts study area, or from another discipline. They will practice their language skills during their mandatory overseas study experience, which can be completed across a full semester, or taken intensively. Global Studies. Languages Monash offers the most comprehensive language program in Australia, including eight language majors Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish. Units are also available in Ukrainian, Yiddish, Latin and Greek. We are the only Australian course with multiple entry and exit levels for each of our language majors. This means students can enter with no language background through to an advanced background. They also have the opportunity to undertake in-country language study to accelerate their level. Students may study languages in the following ways: 1. Major in the Bachelor of Arts Students study a minimum of eight units in the language to make up the major. They have increased flexibility in selecting other study areas, for example choosing to do a second major in a different area. This could be another arts study area, such as History or International relations, or from a different discipline such as Management. They can participate in a number of in-country language programs. Students will graduate with the language major listed on their testamur (as well as any second major), for example Bachelor of Arts, with a major in Chinese studies. 2. Specialise in the Bachelor of Global Studies Students can choose the specialisation of Global cultural literacies, which comprises eight language units and four cultural literacy units. They will complete four additional core units concentrating on leadership for social change and globalization. provides further opportunity to complete a second major in an arts study area, or from another discipline. They will practice their language skills during their mandatory overseas study experience, which can be completed across a full semester, or taken intensively. Global Studies. 3. Undertake a Diploma in Languages Students have the opportunity to complete a major in a language while completing almost any other undergraduate course at the university. Apply once accepted and enrolled into the first degree. 2

3 Business Actuarial studies Students can now undertake Actuarial studies in two ways: 1. Major in the Bachelor of Commerce Students can choose to major (minimum of eight units) in Actuarial studies. They have an increased flexibility in selection of other study areas. For example they can choose to do a second major in a different commerce study area such as Accounting or Finance, or from a different discipline such as Mathematics. for example Bachelor of Commerce, with a major in Actuarial studies. 2. Specialise with the Bachelor of Actuarial Science Students choose the Actuarial science specialisation within the Business Specialist course. This involves a minimum of 12 units in the study area. provides further opportunity to explore other interest areas within commerce, or from another discipline. Actuarial Science. Students undertaking an Actuarial studies major or specialisation may be eligible for exemptions for Part 1 subjects of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia. Business and psychology The specialist course Bachelor of Business (Psychology) is no longer available. Students who wish to pursue business studies and psychology have a number of options based on the course selected. 1. Use free electives in chosen business or commerce course to take a Psychology major. Students can use the eight free electives available in their course to undertake a Psychology major. Students who want to develop psychological expertise, but not necessarily practise as a registered psychologist, are best suited to the eight unit major. 2. Undertake a double degree course with business or commerce combined with science or arts. Students can undertake Psychology as a major or an extended major in the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science as part of a double degree course with business or commerce. Students hoping to undertake the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited 10-unit extended major are best suited for this path. It provides students the essential foundation for practising psychology in this country. Management studies There are many ways students can pursue management studies in both single and double degrees. Single degree courses Bachelor of Business majors: Business management (Caulfield) Business management and strategy (Peninsula) Bachelor of Commerce major: Management studies (Clayton) Students can undertake a double degree course combining a management major in one the comprehensive courses listed above with a large range of courses including: Business Specialist Bachelor of Accounting Bachelor of Banking and Finance Bachelor of Marketing Commerce Specialist Bachelor of Actuarial Science Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Finance Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Education Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of Biomedical Science Bachelor of Computer Science Bachelor of Global Studies Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Engineering Design Bachelor of Industrial Design Bachelor of Communication Design Engineering Information Technology Software engineering Software engineering is now a specialisation in the Bachelor of Engineering, meaning the prerequisites are the same as our other engineering specialisations. A Units 3 and 4 study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL. A Units 3 and 4 study score of at least 25 in Mathematical Methods (CAS). A Units 3 and 4 study score of at least 25 in Chemistry or Physics. Students who do not meet these prerequisites can undertake related studies in the Bachelor of Information Technology or Bachelor of Computer Science. The Bachelor of Information Technology offers a major in Software development (eight units), while the Bachelor of Computer Science includes core units in common with Software Engineering. Both courses offer a minor in Software engineering (four units) and a range of related areas of study such as Computer science, Games design and Mobile applications development. Business information systems The specialist course, Bachelor of Business Information Systems, is no longer available. Students interested in this area of study can now undertake this as a major in the Bachelor of Information Technology. Students can choose to major (minimum of eight units) in Business information systems. Within the comprehensive IT course students retain maximum flexibility so they can: complete an additional four Business information systems units to create an extended major (12 units in total) select to do a second major in a different information technology study area such as Computer networks and security, or from a different discipline such as Accounting or Finance undertake an industry experience project or apply to participate in the Industry Based Learning (IBL) program. for example Bachelor of Information Technology, with a major in Business information systems. 3

4 Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Health sciences The new Bachelor of Health Sciences is a parent course with four specialisations. Students apply for entry to the specialist course relevant to their main area of interest. Bachelor of Emergency Health and Paramedic Practice Bachelor of Human Services Bachelor of Public Health Science Bachelor of Radiation Sciences For the first year and a half students will study three common units at the Caulfield campus, as well as an additional specialist unit completed at the campus noted below. After this, students will study units specific to their specialisation at the following campuses: Peninsula Emergency health and paramedic practice Caulfield Human services Caulfield Public health science Clayton Radiation sciences Emergency health and paramedic practice On completion of this course, students will be qualified for employment as a paramedic in ambulance and community-based emergency health services. Human services The Bachelor of Human Services focuses on child and family wellbeing and community work. As social work is no longer offered as an undergraduate course at Monash University, students interested in registration as a Social Worker are advised to complete this course followed by the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) to be eligible for accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers. Public health science Students aspiring to a career in public health or health promotion should apply for admission to the new Bachelor of Public Health Science. This course focuses on developing, implementing and evaluating programs and policies to promote health and prevent disease and injury; and public health research. Radiation sciences The Bachelor of Radiation Sciences will be offered for the first time in This course prepares students to become radiation therapists, focusing on the treatment of cancer with radiation. Upon completion of Bachelor of Radiation Science, they can apply for entry to the Master of Medical Radiations (Radiation Therapy) leading to general registration with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia. Nutrition and dietetics The Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics is not offered for entry in Students interested in pursuing this career are advised to undertake the Bachelor of Nutrition Science. Monash University has developed a new two-year Master of Dietetics. The process for full Dieticians Association of Australian accreditation has begun, however, it is a rigorous process not expected to be completed until For 2016, students can apply for: Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Scholars Program), and/or Bachelor of Nutrition Science. Both undergraduate study options enable students to pursue a Dieticians Association of Australia (DAA) accredited course. Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Scholars Program) Students admitted to the Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Scholars Program) will have the following potential outcomes based on the timing of the accreditation. Accreditation achieved by end of 2017 If the Master of Dietetics is accredited by the DAA by the end of 2017, Scholars who complete the Bachelor of Nutrition Science with a grade average of credit or above are guaranteed entry into the Master of Dietetics in 2019 (supported by a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) or its equivalent). They will be able to complete the master s program in 1.5 years full time. Graduates of this combined 4.5-year program will be awarded a Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Scholars Program) and the DAA accredited Master of Dietetics. Accreditation period extends beyond 2017 If the Master of Dietetics is not accredited by the DAA by the end of 2017, Scholars will be transferred to the third year of Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics, a four-year DAA accredited course, at the end of Graduates of this four-year program will be awarded the DAA accredited Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours). Students who do not qualify for the Scholars Program may be offered admission to the Bachelor of Nutrition Science and, as graduates, will still be eligible to compete for entry into the Master of Dietetics, which can be completed in 1.5 years. Social work Social work is no longer offered as an undergraduate course. Students interested in pursuing a career in social work are advised to undertake our new Health Sciences course and choose the Human services specialisation. Students graduate with a Bachelor of Human Services and are eligible for direct entry into the Master of Social Work, which can be completed in 1.5 years. 4

5 High-achieving students There are many different options available that enable high-achieving students to extend and challenge themselves at Monash. Advanced courses We have some highly-specialised courses specifically designed for high-achieving students. All of these courses are four years in length as students undertake a depth of study in the discipline. Many will also involve students being able to undertake advanced units early in the courses, as well as research units. These courses are all honours level courses, which is a higher level than a standard bachelor s degree. They indicate a higher level of studies to potential employers. It will also make students eligible for a one year master s degree in the same discipline or in a different discipline for 1.5 years. Courses include: Bachelor of Computer Science Advanced (Honours) Bachelor of Biomedical Science Advanced (Honours) Bachelor of Psychological Science Advanced (Honours) Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science Advanced (Honours) Bachelor of Science Advanced Research (Honours). Monash continues to offer an impressive range of double degree courses and these are particularly attractive to high-achieving students. Over 130 double degrees are available, allowing students to combine studies in almost any two study areas. Some of the key benefits of a double degree course are: study towards two degrees at the same time keep their options open and diversify their skills develop their expertise in different but complementary areas complete their course faster than taking two separate courses* financial savings when compared to studying two single degrees graduate with two separate degrees. * This is possible because the units in one course count as electives in the other and vice versa. Contact us Monash University Channel Management, Onshore Jodie Altan Director, Channel Management Helen O Keeffe Manager, Postgraduate and Pathways / Andrea Wintrip Manager, Programs and High Achieving Students / Tamara Barth Manager Schools Liaison / Melissa New / Steven Lester / Ben Law / Richenda Sabo / Maneesh Prakash Regional Officer / All information contained in this document is current at time of publication. Monash University reserves the right to alter this information at any time please check the Monash University website for updates (monash.edu). Published August CRICOS providers: Monash University 00008C, Monash College Pty Ltd 01857J 5 Jacqui Burchell Regional Officer / Te Hira Cooper Student Engagement Coordinator Monash Scholars Program / Rachel Ung Events and Marketing Coordinator / Anna Huntley Monash Extension Programs Officer Onshore student recruitment bookings [email protected] Course or application enquiries [email protected] Phone: 1800 MONASH Quick links Monash Find a Course study.monash Monash career practioners and schools website monash.edu/schools The Monash Update is a monthly newsletter dedicated to keeping careers practitioners, their students and parents/guardians in the know about all things Monash. If you have any feedback on or ideas for the Update, please them to [email protected] 15P-0827