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How to applyDomestic studentsSchool leaversAll Australian and New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residentsshould apply for the Bachelor of Laws and associated double degrees throughthe Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) at www.vtac.edu.au or call1300 364 133.If you are a school-leaver, admission to the Bachelor of Laws, and associateddouble degrees, is based on academic merit according to your AustralianTertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR), middle-band and any consideration ofdisadvantage.As a guide you should aim for an ATAR of at least 98.0 to be eligible for aCommonwealth Supported Place (CSP) for any law degree. Please see theindividual course descriptions in VTAC for 2013 published ATARs.International Baccalaureate applicants will have their results converted to anATAR by VTAC.Middle-bandSome students may gain admission with a slightly lower ATAR afterconsideration of applications in the middle-band as part of a two-stageselection process. The re-ranking is based on performance in a range ofsubjects:Law and other double degrees:A minimum study score of 45 in English (any) equals 2 aggregate points per study.A minimum study score of 40 in English (any) equals 1 aggregate point per study.A minimum study score of 40 in Classical Societies and Cultures, Economics,Geography, any History, Legal Studies, Philosophy, Politics: Australian Politics,Politics: Global Politics or Psychology equals 1 aggregate point per study.A maximum of 5 points can be awarded overall.Science/Law:A study score of 45 in English (any) equals 2 aggregate points per study.A study score of 40 in English (any) equals 1 aggregate point per study.A study score of 40 in Biology, Classical Societies and Cultures, Economics,Geography, any History, Legal Studies, Philosophy, Politics: Australian Politics,Politics: Global Politics of Psychology equals 1 aggregate point per study.A maximum of 5 points can be awarded overall.Pre-requisites for LawBachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws: Units 3 and 4– a study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English.Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of AerospaceEngineering/Bachelor of Laws: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 35in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English, a study score of at least 25 inmathematical methods (CAS) and in one of chemistry or physics.Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of atleast 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English and a study score of at least25 in mathematical methods (CAS) or specialist mathematics.Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of atleast 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English and a study score of atleast 25 in one of biology, chemistry, mathematical methods (CAS), physics,geography, psychology or specialist mathematics.Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Laws: Units 3 and 4 – a studyscore of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English, a study score ofat least 25 in chemistry and in one of physics, mathematical methods (CAS) orspecialist mathematics.Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Performing Arts andBachelor of Laws: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 35 in English (ESL)or 30 in any other English, plus a range of criteria.Monash University Special Admissions SchemeThrough the University’s Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS), applicantswho are able to demonstrate that their potential for university study mayhave been restricted due to their financial, geographical, cultural or personalcircumstances, are given extra consideration.Through SEAS, special consideration in admission to an undergraduate courseat Monash University may be granted if you are a citizen or permanent residentof Australia who:n Is of Australian indigenous descentn Attended school in a regional and remote arean Attended a school under-represented in higher educationn Is from a non-English speaking backgroundn Is experiencing difficult personal circumstancesn Is experiencing financial disadvantagen Has a disability or medical conditionConsideration can only be applied to applicants who meet the university’sminimum entry requirements and specific course prerequisites.For further information visit: www.adm.monash.edu.au/admissions/special-admissionscheme.html26
Internal TransfersInternal transfers provide current students from other Monash faculties anadditional pathway to study Law at Monash.A number of students who perform well in their first year of university atMonash may transfer into the first year of law. The majority of students whoenter law this way continue their studies in a double degree, which cannormally be completed in the minimum time for that program.To be eligible for an internal transfer, applicants must have completed theequivalent of at least one year of tertiary study (minimum of 48 credit points)at Monash, and normally must have achieved a minimum average of 75%.Please note that entry is a competitive process and the actual averagerequired depends on the number and standard of applications received andthe availability of places.Students should submit a Course Transfer Application Form available inOctober from the Faculty of Law website at www.monash.edu.au/servicecentre/assets/docs/forms/course-transfer.pdfExternal ApplicantsYou must have completed the equivalent of at least one year of tertiary study(minimum 48 credit points) and have achieved an average of approximately75% or equivalent to be eligible for consideration.Please note that these are the minimum criteria. Grade point averagesare calculated across all tertiary studies, regardless of discipline. Externalapplicants must also complete a VTAC Pi form. Please refer to the VTACGuide for more information.Credit and DefermentCan I gain credit for units studied elsewhere?Credit may be granted for units passed at another tertiary institution whereunits were passed within the last 10 years and if equivalent in content,depth of enquiry, contact hours, mode and standard of assessment. Creditapplication forms are available at www.law.monash.edu.au/forms.htmlCan I defer study?It is possible to defer your offer and be guaranteed your place if you chooseto delay starting your course. The University normally allows you to deferyour course for up to 12 months. In certain cases (eg financial difficulties,compulsory military service) you can apply to extend this to 24 months.There is no cost to defer and you will not be charged any fees while youare on deferment. For further information please see: www.monash.edu.au/enrolments/first-time/domestic/decide-offer.htmlGraduatesGraduates with a degree in a discipline other than law can apply for theMaster of Laws (Juris Doctor), which meets the academic requirements foradmission as a legal practice.Equal OpportunityMonash University’s Law Faculty is committed to making sure everyone hasequal access to education. There are several ways to get special considerationand support, helping you gain a place and succeed in your studies.See http://www.monash.edu.au/study/apply/equal.html for further details.27
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