English Language Requirements 2008 and beyond

Entry requirements for individual courses are outlined in the summary table at the end of the GSB Program Guide or the GSB International Program Guide.

All Monash applicants must satisfy the minimum English language requirements of the university. You can meet these requirements in one of the following ways:

• You have achieved a satisfactory level of performance in an English subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. For VCE students this means a study score of at least 30 in units 3 and 4 in any VCE English subject.
  
  
• You have studied in an institution where English is the language of instruction and assessment for the entire institution and have satisfactorily completed either:
  • at least the equivalent of three semesters of a university course within the last two years, OR
  • at least the equivalent of a three year tertiary program within the last five years.
  
  
• You have undertaken an English language proficiency test within two years prior to your study commencement date and have achieved the following results:
  • IELTS - all Monash GSB programs now require an IELTS of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 6.5, OR
  • TOEFL - minimum test score of 600 with a Test of Written English score of at least 5.0 or a minimum test score of 250 in the computer-based TOEFL with an Essay Rating of at least 5. Internet based TOEFL overall 100, writing 24+, no score lower than 20.
    
  
  
• All of your secondary schooling was in English and you have successfully completed at least two university level subjects in an institution where English is the language of instruction and assessment.
  
  
• You have successfully completed the Monash University English Language Bridging Program, or equivalent programs, at the appropriate level. Visit Monash University English Language Centre.

For further information about English language requirements at Monash University visit www.monash.edu.au/study/applications/undergraduate/entry/english.html

Higher Degrees by Research

Research students should note that the changes have already been effected from 1 January 2008.The minimum English language requirements for admission to a higher degree by research in a business discipline require an IELTS of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 6.5

Research students should note that the changes have already been effected from 1 January 2008.

Please refer to section 2.4 for more information: www.mrgs.monash.edu.au/research/programs/admissions.html