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Monash university foundation year (MUFY)
A pre-university program that prepares you for first year at Monash University. Foundation Year offers a broad range of subjects and is accepted by all 10 Monash University faculties.
Ideal for those still deciding on their career path or for those who do not have a high school qualification that is eligible for direct entry.
Monash college MCD programs (MCD)
Specialise from day one with a Monash College MCD – you will be studying subjects related to your Monash University undergraduate degree.
By successfully completing MCD Program, you will be able to fast-track into the second year of your selected undergraduate degree at Monash University.
Ideal for those who know what direction they want to head in or for those who missed out on the direct-entry score into Monash University.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements for MUFY
To apply for the Foundation Year, you will need to satisfy academic entry requirements, English language requirements, as well as age and citizenship requirements.
Academic entry requirements – by qualification
| Qualification | Description | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| GCE O Levels (Pre 2018) | Total score of the best 4 academic subjects Grading Scale: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1(Pass), F=0 | 12 |
| GCE O Level (Post 2018) | Total score of the best four academic subjects taken within two year Grading comparison between new scale (9 points) and old scale (A to F): 8 - 9 = A*; 7 = A; 5 - 6 = B; 4= C; 3 = E-D; 2 = F- E; a 1= G-F; U = U | 16 |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) DIPLOMA | Total score as awarded on the final IB DIPLOMA | 24 |
| International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program | Total score as awarded on the final IB Middle Years Program | 32 |
| GCE A Levels | *Total score of a maximum of the best 3 A Level subject examination taken within two years. *Subject examinations taken within two years may include more than one sitting. For example, subject examinations in June 2017 until June 2019 are acceptable. | 3 |
| Year 11 - HSC | Overall average of academic subjects only. | 3.5 |
| Year 12 - HSC | Overall average of academic subjects only. | 3 |
English language test score requirements for MUFY
| English Test | Standard |
|---|---|
| IELTS | Overall, 5.5, Writing 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 |
| TOEFL iBT/TOEFL Special Home Edition. | 52 – Writing 19, Speaking 14 and Listening and Reading 5 |
| Pearson Test of English | Overall score of 42 with 42 in Writing Communicative Skills with no other communicative skills score below 36 |
| Duolingo English Test | 85 Plus performance in long turn answers. Long turn answers consist of speaking and writing components and are graded by Monash College. |
Alternative English language entry requirements
You will meet the English language entry requirement if you have studied one of these qualifications and achieved the required subject scores:
| English Test | Standard |
|---|---|
| GCE O/ Level (Cambridge) | English Language (1123) = C Literature in English (2010) = C |
| IGCSE | Literature English = D First, Language English (0522) = D, First Language English (0500) = D, English as a Second Language = C |
| GCE AS Level | General Paper = C, C5 or C6 |
| GCE A Level | English Language = E, Literature in English = E |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) MCD | English Standard Level = 4, English Higher Level = 3 |
Age
- Minimum age is 16 years. If you do not meet the age requirements, you may be offered a deferred place.
Provisional Enrolment
-
If you have not received your final grades from your final qualifications, we may give you provisional offers for Foundation Year.
However, you must meet the entry requirements before you start classes.
Conditional offers
- If you meet the academic entry requirements for Foundation Year but do not meet the age or English language requirements, you may receive a conditional offer.
Entry requirements for Monash MCD
To apply for a Monash College MCD, you must meet the academic and English language requirements. You will also need to check the age, subject, and course prerequisites.
Academic entry requirements for Monash MCD
| Qualification | Description | IT | Applied Data Science, Business, Engineering |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCE A Levels | Total score of a maximum of the best 3 A Level subject examination taken within two years*. Two AS level subjects can be counted in place of one A level subject, provided that the subject has not been taken at A level, and there is at least one A level subject included in the calculation. AS Level results cannot be used to replace a poor performance in an A Level subject. N (Narrow failure) & U (Unclassified) not to be included in the calculation. A maximum of 1 bonus point is offered when achieving A* in an A Level Subject. *Subject examinations taken within two years may include more than one sitting. For example, subject examinations in June 2014 until June 2016 are acceptable. Grade Scale Score A Level grades as follows: A*(a*) =5, A(a)=5, B(b)=4, C(c)=3, D(d)=2, E(e)=1, U=0. Score AS Level grades as follows: A(a)=2.5, b(b)=2, C(c)=1.5, D(d)=1, E(e)=0.5, U=0.v | 5 | 6 |
| GCE AS Levels - Cambridge | * Total score of a maximum of the best 3 AS Level subject examinations Grading Scale: Score grades as follows: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1, F=0 | 7 | 9 |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) MCD | Total score as awarded on the final IB MCD | 24 | 25 |
| Year 12 HSC/Equivalent | Overall average of academic subjects only. Grading scale: A+ = 5.0, A = 4.0, A- = 3.5, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0 (Pass), F = 0.00 (Fail) | 3.5 | 3.7 |
English Requirements for Monash MCD
| English Test | Standard | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | Overall: 6.0 – writing 6.0 | 3 years |
| GCE AS Levels - Cambridge | * Total score of a maximum of the best 3 AS Level subject examinations Grading Scale: Score grades as follows: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1, F=0 | 3 years |
| TOEFL Internet based | iBT total score 69 – writing 21 | 3 years |
| Pearson Test of English | 95 Plus performance in long turn answers. Long turn answers consist of speaking and writing components and are graded by Monash College. | 3 years |
| Duolingo English Test | 95 Plus performance in long turn answers. Long turn answers consist of speaking and writing components and are graded by Monash College. | 1 years |
Alternative English language entry requirements
You will meet the English language entry requirement if you have studied one of these qualifications and achieved the required subject scores:
| English Test | Standard |
|---|---|
| IGCSE | Literature English = C, First Language English (0522) = C, First Language English (0500) = C with speaking and listening grade 3, English as a Second Language = B |
| GCE O/Level | English Language (1123) = C, Literature in English (2010) = C |
| GCE AS Level | General Paper = C, English Language = C, Language and Literature in English = C, Literature in English = C |
| GCE A/Level | English Language = E, Literature in English = E |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) MCD | English Standard Level = 4, English Higher Level = 3 |
Prerequisite subjects
You must also meet the additional prerequisite subjects. These are equivalent to Australian Year 12.
| MCD | Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| MCD of Applied Data Science | Higher Level Mathematics (Australian Year 12 Equivalent) and One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Geography or Psychology (Australian Year 12 Equivalent). |
| MCD of Business | Mathematics (Australian Year 12 Equivalent) or Mathematics (Australian Year 11 Equivalent*) and pick up an additional Mathematics unit MCD2140 Business Mathematics. * If you enter the MCD of Business (Part 2) with Mathematics equivalent to Australian Year 11, you must complete unit MCD2140 Business Mathematics. |
| MCD of Engineering | Mathematics (Australian Year 12 Equivalent) and One of Physics* or Chemistry (Australian Year 12 Equivalent). *If you did not complete Physics (Australian Year 12 equivalent) you must have completed Physics Australian Year 11 equivalent and must enroll in-unit MCD1200 Physics A in place of MCD 4160 Physics for Engineering. Students in Biomedical Engineering must have completed Year 12 Physics. |
| Information Technology | 1. Mathematics (Australian Year 11 or Australian Year 12 Maths Methods or Specialist Maths or equivalent) depending on the undergraduate destination degree. 2. Students must enroll in MCD4490 Advanced Mathematics, MCD4500 Engineering Mathematics, and MCD4440 Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science. |
Age Requirement
- 17 years. If you do not meet the age requirements, you may be offered a deferred place.
Provisional Enrolment
-
If you have not received your final grades from your final qualifications, we may give you provisional offers for Foundation Year.
However, you must meet the entry requirements before you start classes.
Conditional offers
- If you meet the academic entry requirements for Foundation Year but do not meet the age or English language requirements, you may receive a conditional offer.
| Monash University Foundation Year | Fees |
|---|---|
| January 2024 Intake | USD |
| July 2024 Intake | USD |
| August 2024 Intake | USD |
| Monash Collage MCD Programs | Fees |
|---|---|
| February 2024 Intake (MCD of Business, IT & Engineering) | USD |
| June 2024 Intake (MCD of Business) | USD |
| October 2024 Intake (MCD of Business, IT & Engineering) | USD |
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements for MUFY
To apply for the Foundation Year, you will need to satisfy academic entry requirements, English language requirements, as well as age and citizenship requirements.
Academic entry requirements – by qualification
| Qualification | Description | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| GCE O Levels (Pre 2018) | Total score of the best 4 academic subjects Grading Scale: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1(Pass), F=0 | 12 |
| GCE O Level (Post 2018) | Total score of the best four academic subjects taken within two year Grading comparison between new scale (9 points) and old scale (A to F): 8 - 9 = A*; 7 = A; 5 - 6 = B; 4= C; 3 = E-D; 2 = F- E; a 1= G-F; U = U | 16 |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) DIPLOMA | Total score as awarded on the final IB DIPLOMA | 24 |
| International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program | Total score as awarded on the final IB Middle Years Program | 32 |
| GCE A Levels | *Total score of a maximum of the best 3 A Level subject examination taken within two years. *Subject examinations taken within two years may include more than one sitting. For example, subject examinations in June 2017 until June 2019 are acceptable. | 3 |
| Year 11 - HSC | Overall average of academic subjects only. | 3.5 |
| Year 12 - HSC | Overall average of academic subjects only. | 3 |
English language test score requirements for MUFY
| English Test | Standard |
|---|---|
| IELTS | Overall, 5.5, Writing 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 |
| TOEFL iBT/TOEFL Special Home Edition. | 52 – Writing 19, Speaking 14 and Listening and Reading 5 |
| Pearson Test of English | Overall score of 42 with 42 in Writing Communicative Skills with no other communicative skills score below 36 |
| Duolingo English Test | 85 Plus performance in long turn answers. Long turn answers consist of speaking and writing components and are graded by Monash College. |
Alternative English language entry requirements
You will meet the English language entry requirement if you have studied one of these qualifications and achieved the required subject scores:
| English Test | Standard |
|---|---|
| GCE O/ Level (Cambridge) | English Language (1123) = C Literature in English (2010) = C |
| IGCSE | Literature English = D First, Language English (0522) = D, First Language English (0500) = D, English as a Second Language = C |
| GCE AS Level | General Paper = C, C5 or C6 |
| GCE A Level | English Language = E, Literature in English = E |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) MCD | English Standard Level = 4, English Higher Level = 3 |
Age
- Minimum age is 16 years. If you do not meet the age requirements, you may be offered a deferred place.
Provisional Enrolment
-
If you have not received your final grades from your final qualifications, we may give you provisional offers for Foundation Year.
However, you must meet the entry requirements before you start classes.
Conditional offers
- If you meet the academic entry requirements for Foundation Year but do not meet the age or English language requirements, you may receive a conditional offer.
Entry requirements for Monash MCD
To apply for a Monash College MCD, you must meet the academic and English language requirements. You will also need to check the age, subject, and course prerequisites.
Academic entry requirements for Monash MCD
| Qualification | Description | IT | Applied Data Science, Business, Engineering |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCE A Levels | Total score of a maximum of the best 3 A Level subject examination taken within two years*. Two AS level subjects can be counted in place of one A level subject, provided that the subject has not been taken at A level, and there is at least one A level subject included in the calculation. AS Level results cannot be used to replace a poor performance in an A Level subject. N (Narrow failure) & U (Unclassified) not to be included in the calculation. A maximum of 1 bonus point is offered when achieving A* in an A Level Subject. *Subject examinations taken within two years may include more than one sitting. For example, subject examinations in June 2014 until June 2016 are acceptable. Grade Scale Score A Level grades as follows: A*(a*) =5, A(a)=5, B(b)=4, C(c)=3, D(d)=2, E(e)=1, U=0. Score AS Level grades as follows: A(a)=2.5, b(b)=2, C(c)=1.5, D(d)=1, E(e)=0.5, U=0.v | 5 | 6 |
| GCE AS Levels - Cambridge | * Total score of a maximum of the best 3 AS Level subject examinations Grading Scale: Score grades as follows: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1, F=0 | 7 | 9 |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) MCD | Total score as awarded on the final IB MCD | 24 | 25 |
| Year 12 HSC/Equivalent | Overall average of academic subjects only. Grading scale: A+ = 5.0, A = 4.0, A- = 3.5, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0 (Pass), F = 0.00 (Fail) | 3.5 | 3.7 |
English Requirements for Monash MCD
| English Test | Standard | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | Overall: 6.0 – writing 6.0 | 3 years |
| GCE AS Levels - Cambridge | * Total score of a maximum of the best 3 AS Level subject examinations Grading Scale: Score grades as follows: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1, F=0 | 3 years |
| TOEFL Internet based | iBT total score 69 – writing 21 | 3 years |
| Pearson Test of English | 95 Plus performance in long turn answers. Long turn answers consist of speaking and writing components and are graded by Monash College. | 3 years |
| Duolingo English Test | 95 Plus performance in long turn answers. Long turn answers consist of speaking and writing components and are graded by Monash College. | 1 years |
Alternative English language entry requirements
You will meet the English language entry requirement if you have studied one of these qualifications and achieved the required subject scores:
| English Test | Standard |
|---|---|
| IGCSE | Literature English = C, First Language English (0522) = C, First Language English (0500) = C with speaking and listening grade 3, English as a Second Language = B |
| GCE O/Level | English Language (1123) = C, Literature in English (2010) = C |
| GCE AS Level | General Paper = C, English Language = C, Language and Literature in English = C, Literature in English = C |
| GCE A/Level | English Language = E, Literature in English = E |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) MCD | English Standard Level = 4, English Higher Level = 3 |
Prerequisite subjects
You must also meet the additional prerequisite subjects. These are equivalent to Australian Year 12.
| MCD | Prerequisite |
|---|---|
| MCD of Applied Data Science | Higher Level Mathematics (Australian Year 12 Equivalent) and One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Geography or Psychology (Australian Year 12 Equivalent). |
| MCD of Business | Mathematics (Australian Year 12 Equivalent) or Mathematics (Australian Year 11 Equivalent*) and pick up an additional Mathematics unit MCD2140 Business Mathematics. * If you enter the MCD of Business (Part 2) with Mathematics equivalent to Australian Year 11, you must complete unit MCD2140 Business Mathematics. |
| MCD of Engineering | Mathematics (Australian Year 12 Equivalent) and One of Physics* or Chemistry (Australian Year 12 Equivalent). *If you did not complete Physics (Australian Year 12 equivalent) you must have completed Physics Australian Year 11 equivalent and must enroll in-unit MCD1200 Physics A in place of MCD 4160 Physics for Engineering. Students in Biomedical Engineering must have completed Year 12 Physics. |
| Information Technology | 1. Mathematics (Australian Year 11 or Australian Year 12 Maths Methods or Specialist Maths or equivalent) depending on the undergraduate destination degree. 2. Students must enroll in MCD4490 Advanced Mathematics, MCD4500 Engineering Mathematics, and MCD4440 Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science. |
Age Requirement
- 17 years. If you do not meet the age requirements, you may be offered a deferred place.
Provisional Enrolment
-
If you have not received your final grades from your final qualifications, we may give you provisional offers for Foundation Year.
However, you must meet the entry requirements before you start classes.
Conditional offers
- If you meet the academic entry requirements for Foundation Year but do not meet the age or English language requirements, you may receive a conditional offer.
International Study
Opportunities & Affiliations
Monash Progression
Monash College MCD programs offer international study opportunities, including direct progression to Monash University, global study programs, student exchange programs, international internships, and language/cultural immersion. Students can seamlessly transition to Monash University’s undergraduate degrees, study abroad at partner institutions, gain work experience abroad, and participate in language/cultural immersion programs. Availability may vary, so it’s best to check with Monash College for specific details.
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