Monash and Melbourne Entry Schemes for 2024 Entry

Monash Entry Schemes – Domestic Students

At Monash, we know that a student’s ATAR might not accurately reflect their ability. Life can
be a bumpy road, and there are all sorts of circumstances that can get in the way of a
student’s academic achievement.
We offer two schemes – the Monash Guarantee and the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS)
– that can help students enter their preferred course, even if their ATAR is below the lowest
selection rank.

By having two schemes, Monash wants to create a level playing field for everyone who
aspires to an exceptional education. By operating both schemes, Monash can also help as
many students as possible reach their full potential.

Students do not have to choose between the two schemes – depending on their situation
and background, they could be eligible for one or both.

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1. The Monash Guarantee
The Monash Guarantee can get a student into a Monash course even if they do not reach
the course’s lowest selection rank. Students could be eligible for the Monash Guarantee if
they:

• have experienced financial disadvantage

• live in a low socio-economic area
• are an Indigenous Australian
• attend a Monash list under-represented school

Nearly every Monash undergraduate degree has a Monash Guarantee ATAR, which is lower
than the expected selection rank for that course. For most courses, if a student meets
the eligibility criteria, achieves the Monash Guarantee ATAR (starting at 70.00), and
completes all course prerequisites, they will be eligible for a place at Monash.

Exceptions include:
• Entry to the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine is based on a
combination of ATAR, UCAT, and interview. Students cannot be guaranteed an offer
for this course.
• Health courses may also have restrictions due to clinical placements.
• The Monash Guarantee does not apply to the Scholars programs or Indigenous entry
courses.

To be considered for the Monash Guarantee, Year 12 students must submit a VTAC course
application, complete a Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) application, including
Category 1, and submit any required documentation.

Find out more at The Monash Guarantee.

2. Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS)

SEAS adjusts a student’s ATAR in recognition of circumstances that may have affected their
education. This gives students a better chance of getting an offer for the course they want.
Students receive ATAR-related adjustments depending on the severity of their
circumstances. The adjustments are made to their combined study scores and their ATAR is
recalculated. Monash then uses this adjusted ATAR for selection into a course.

SEAS is applied for through the VTAC application process.

Find out more at Monash SEAS.

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 University of Melbourne Entry Pathways
 Guaranteed Study Pathways
The following entry guarantees and packages are available to students applying for entry to
Melbourne undergraduate degrees. For each pathway, students must enrol in an
undergraduate degree at the University of Melbourne to be eligible. A guaranteed entry is
available for most graduate degrees, depending on the ATAR a student achieves:
ATAR of 99.90 Domestic students will receive HECS Student Contribution exemption for duration of
Melbourne Chancellor’s undergraduate degree, living allowance up to 3 years of $5,000/year (Victorian student) or
$10,000 (interstate student), Melbourne Global Scholars award of up to $2,500 and have a
Scholarship guaranteed Commonwealth Supported Place in the professional entry masters degree of
their choice.

Students intending undertaking the Bachelor of Music will need to achieve an ATAR of at
least 99.85 and achieve an audition score of A+.

Students of Indigenous Australian descent will need to have achieved an ATAR of at least
90.00.

International students will receive 50% tuition fee remission for the standard full-time
duration of a Bachelor degree course, Melbourne Global Scholars Award of up to $2,500
and a guaranteed International Fee Place in the professional entry masters degree of their
choice.

Students will need to meet the prerequisite course and entry requirements for the master
degree. Visit Graduate Course Guarantees.

Visit Melbourne Chancellor's Scholarship to find out more specific details about the exact
value of the scholarship for domestic and International students.
ATAR of 96.00 – 99.85 Domestic students will be guaranteed a CSP place in a professional entry master’s
(coursework) degree from a select list if they satisfy the course prerequisites. In most
cases they need to achieve a particular weighted average mark (WAM) in their
undergraduate degree as well.
International students will be guaranteed an international fee place in a professional entry
master’s (coursework) degree from a select list if they satisfy the course prerequisites. In
most cases they need to achieve a particular weighted average mark (WAM) in their
undergraduate degree as well.

Visit Courses for ATARs 96 and above to find out which courses apply and the exact WAM
required.

ATAR below 96.00 These guaranteed entry pathways into limited graduate courses (CSP and full-fee places)
are based on academic performance in a current University of Melbourne undergraduate
degree and are not subject to an ATAR. Eligibility will also be based on meeting the
prerequisites for the graduate degree.

Visit Course Guarantees without an ATAR to find out more.

Find out more at Guaranteed Entry to Graduate Degrees and Graduate Degree Packages to
learn more.

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  Guaranteed ATARs for 2024
The university is offering school-leaver applicants the assurance of guaranteed ATARs for
entry into many of its undergraduate courses. The guaranteed ATARs aim to provide
students with comfort and assurance, allowing them to prepare for life and study at the
University of Melbourne in 2024. Guaranteed ATARS are applicable to domestic and
international students in Australia.
To be eligible for guaranteed entry, applicants must also meet the following requirements:

• Satisfy all course prerequisites and achieve the ATAR (or notional ATAR) outlined in
the table below
• Apply to their preferred undergraduate course at the University via VTAC

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE DOMESTIC STUDENT INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

2024 GUARANTEED ATAR 2024 GUARANTEED ATAR
Bachelor of Agriculture 72.00 70.00
Bachelor of Arts 88.00 85.00
Bachelor of Biomedicine 95.00 95.00
Bachelor of Commerce 93.00 92.00
Bachelor of Design 88.00 85.00
Bachelor of Oral Health n/a 85.00 (indicative only)
Bachelor of Science 88.00 85.00
Note: selection into the following degrees is not ATAR-based but based on a range of
selection criteria – Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Music.

 Access Melbourne
Access Melbourne is the special entry and access scheme offered by the University of
Melbourne to domestic Year 12 students. By applying for the Special Entry Access Scheme
(SEAS) through VTAC under categories recognized by Access Melbourne, The University of
Melbourne will take a students’ personal circumstances into consideration as part of their
application. Students may qualify for guaranteed entry or a place in their preferred course
and also be considered for a Melbourne Access Scholarship. The closing date for SEAS
submissions is 6 October 2023.
Year 12 students can apply using one or more of the following categories:

• Disadvantaged financial background • Graduate of an under-represented

• Resident of a regional or remote area school
• Recognition as an Indigenous • Difficult circumstances
Australian • Disability or medical conditions
• First in family • Non-English speaking background

As an Access Melbourne applicant, students may be eligible for guaranteed entry if they are
a current Year 12 applicant in these Access Melbourne categories:

• Disadvantaged financial background (this included those that reside in a low

socioeconomic area according to government definition)
• Resident of a regional or remote area

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 • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student

Students eligible to apply as a rural or financially disadvantaged student, and meet course
prerequisites, may apply for guaranteed entry to the University of Melbourne with an

• ATAR of 68.00 for a place in Agriculture

• ATAR of 74.00 for a place in Arts, Design or Science
• ATAR of 80.00 for a place a place in Commerce
• ATAR of 88.00 for a place a place in Biomedicine

The University also offers guarantees for Indigenous students who meet course
prerequisites and apply with an ATAR of:

• n/a - Diploma of General Studies (Extended)

• 55.00 - Science (Extended)
• 66.00 - Agriculture
• 70.00 - Design
• 74.00 - Arts, Science
• 75.00 - Commerce
• 77.00 - Oral Health
• 85.00 - Biomedicine

There are also several Melbourne Access scholarships available through the University's
scholarships program, so students are encouraged to browse Melbourne Access
Scholarships, to find out more.

Link to Access Melbourne Calculator - Access Melbourne Eligibility Calculator.

 Study Score Consideration

From 2024, students who meet the eligibility criteria for Study Score Consideration and have
included a University of Melbourne course in their VTAC preferences, will automatically be
considered for a place in the Bachelor of Arts, Biomedicine, Commerce, Design or Science.
Access Melbourne students who attain a lower ATAR, meet the course prerequisites, and
achieve a study score of at least 35 in at least one VCE 3/4 subject that is relevant to their
course preference, may be considered for entry based on the ATARs below:
• 72.00 for Arts, Design, or Science
• 78.00 for Commerce
• 86.00 for Biomedicine

Visit Access Melbourne eligibility (unimelb.edu.au) to find out more.

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