Monash South Africa Foundation Programme

Duration

One year full-time.

Intakes

February and July

Overview

The Monash South Africa Foundation Programme (MSAFP) is designed as a pathway to a Monash undergraduate degree. The programme enables students whose scores do not meet the requirements for direct entry into an undergraduate degree programme to bridge the gap between their highest education qualification and the academic qualifications accepted by Monash South Africa.

The MSAFP is accepted as a ‘1 + 3 year’, or ‘four-year extended degree’ model. For example, students whose scores meet the entry requirements, enter directly into mainstream study in undergraduate degrees or ‘3-year’ model. Those whose scores do not meet the requirements for direct entry into a degree, may be eligible to enter into the Foundation Programme or ‘1 + 3’ model.

The demands of the Foundation Programme prepare students for the pace and depth of undergraduate study. On successful completion of all units and a minimum of a credit average, students may gain admission to one of the undergraduate degrees on offer at Monash South Africa, or into an equivalent undergraduate degree at Monash University, Australia.

Entry requirements

• South African students - admission requirements for the South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) and the South African Senior School Certificate (prior to 2008)
• International students - admission requirements for International qualifications

English language requirements

Students who have attended a school where the medium of instruction is not English should meet one of the following English language requirements: IELTS: Arts stream – a score of 6 (no band lower than 6); Business and IT streams – a score of 5.5 (no band lower than 5). TOEFL: a score of 555 (paper based) or 221 (computer-based) or 85 overall, 20 writing and no section below 18 (internet based).

Pathway options

Students undertaking the MSAFP will choose to follow an Arts, Business and Commerce or IT stream depending on which undergraduate degree they wish to enter on completion of the programme. Students may not enrol for more than four units per semester. All units must be passed in order to gain entry into the relevant undergraduate programme at Monash South Africa.

Students have three semesters to complete their Foundation Programme studies during which time all the requirements of the programme must be met. Students in the Foundation Programme are subject to Monash South Africa’s policies on deferred and special consideration applications.

Mentor programme

The mentor programme is freely available to all Foundation Programme students. It encompasses the academic, personal and social aspects of living and studying at Monash South Africa.

It is coordinated by a programme leader who works in co-operation with teachers, undergraduate students and community services officers. The emphasis is on academic achievement and the programme is geared to helping students to perform academically to the very best of their abilities.

How to apply

Please contact the Prospective Students Office to request an application form. Tel: +27 11 950 4000/4009 or email inquiries@monash.ac.za

The completed application form should reach Monash by 31 December (First semester intake) and by 31 May (Second semester intake).

Academic Tracking

The continuous assessment results of each MSAFP student are tracked by staff during each semester. Students failing to perform academically are counselled and collaborative efforts are made to improve the academic results of the student.

**Please note that the above course outline should be seen as a guideline only as new units may be introduced.