Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Social science graduates develop analytical and research skills valued across the civil service, consultancy, research organisations, NGOs and business. Many proceed to postgraduate specialisation or professional training.

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Student life (indicative)

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.

The University at a Glance

Student Population: 93,159
Staff Ratio: 14.0:1
International: 45.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate: 76.0%; of graduates employed
Placement Year: Available; Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition: Fee not confirmed; Check the university's official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 35 in English as an Additional Language or at least 30 in English other than EAL
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in one of Chemistry or Physics or at least 30 in Biology. Non-Year 12 prerequisites As for Year 12 (or Year 12 equivalent). | Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Equity schemes (SEAS) adjustments International Fee Paying applicants who are in Australia and have made an application for a protection visa (TPV, SHEV or BVE) are eligible for SEAS consideration. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Equity schemes (SEAS) adjustments International Fee Paying applicants who are in Australia and have made an application for a protection visa (TPV, SHEV or BVE) are eligible for SEAS consideration. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Non-Year 12 Information Applicants who have partially completed an undergraduate degree must have completed the equivalent of one year of full-time study (a minimum of 48 credit points) and a maximum of two years (96 credit points) of a recognised university degree, and achieved a distinction average or better across all the university units, irrespective of discipline. A distinction average is the minimum entry criterion to be eligible for admission, and the average will then be the basis for ranking candidates. The Maths and Chemistry/Physics/Biology prerequisites must be completed within the past 5 years. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Non-Year 12 Information Applicants will not be admitted to this course solely on the basis of a VET qualification. The Maths and Chemistry/Physics/Biology prerequisites must be completed within the past 5 years. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Non-Year 12 Information Applicants who have successfully completed Year 12 are eligible to apply for this course. Applicants with no formal secondary or tertiary qualifications are not eligible to apply for this course. The Maths and Chemistry/Physics/Biology prerequisites must be completed within the past 5 years. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Monash University Equity schemes information and the Monash University website | Current Year 12 graduates Engineers Australia Requirements In addition to course requirements, all students must undertake the equivalent of 420 hours of continuous professional development (CPD) in order to graduate. Inherent requirements To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements . Recent Year 12 graduates Engineers Australia Requirements In addition to course requirements, all students must undertake the equivalent of 420 hours of continuous professional development (CPD) in order to graduate. Inherent requirements To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements . Applicants with Higher Education study Engineers Australia Requirements In addition to course requirements, all students must undertake the equivalent of 420 hours of continuous professional development (CPD) in order to graduate. Inherent requirements To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements . Applicants with VET study Engineers Australia Requirements In addition to course requirements, all students must undertake the equivalent of 420 hours of continuous professional development (CPD) in order to graduate. Inherent requirements To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements . Applicants with work and life experience Engineers Australia Requirements In addition to course requirements, all students must undertake the equivalent of 420 hours of continuous professional development (CPD) in order to graduate. Inherent requirements To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements .

Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

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Campus & City Life

Student Population: 93,159; Total students
Staff Ratio: 14:1; Students per staff
International Students: 45%; Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size: Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative): Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative): 7.5/10
Transport: Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene: Friendly community | Global / diverse | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks

Student Life & City (indicative)

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital — an obsessive café culture, world-class street art, live music every night, top-tier restaurants and galleries, and a cosmopolitan energy that consistently ranks it among the world's most liveable cities.

What Students Love

Rich arts & cultural scene
Great café culture
Diverse international food scene
Active music scene

University Stats

Total Students93,159

Student-to-Staff Ratio14:1

International Students45%

Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment: 76%; Employed after graduation
Placement Year: Available; Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Social science graduates develop analytical and research skills valued across the civil service, consultancy, research organisations, NGOs and business.
Many proceed to postgraduate specialisation or professional training.