Complementary Studies

What is Complementary Study?

Complementary enrolment is where a Monash student undertakes a single unit or units on a non-award basis at another institution (within Australia or New Zealand) for credit in their current Law course.

Who can apply?

Current Monash University Law students

Eligibility

Students must obtain prior approval from the faculty. The University's Credit Policy states that approval will be granted only if the student demonstrates that there is a significant educational advantage that cannot be derived from studying Monash units.

An educational advantage includes being able to undertake electives in subject areas not offered at Monash which contribute to a student's career or educational objectives. Monash students will only be given approval to undertake such enrolment for units which are assessed as equivalent to Monash Law units. Equivalence is assessed in the same way as in the faculty's Credit for Prior Studies procedures

How is it credited towards your Monash degree?

It is the responsibility of an outgoing student to supply the Faculty with an original transcript of results at the host university so that credit can be confirmed.  The original transcript of the host university will show the grade allocated.  The Monash transcript will show XXX Result SFR (Satisfied Faculty Requirements). As there is no mark or grade recorded on the Monash transcript, the marks actually obtained for complementary enrolment units will not be counted in the calculation of a Monash honours weighted average mark, grade point average or weighted average mark.

Failure to supply the transcript will result in a ‘Fail' result being recorded against the CIE unit.

Where a Monash student undertakes a complementary enrolment, the student's eligibility for supplementary and deferred examinations and special consideration is determined by the rules of the host university.

 How to apply?

You must complete the following two forms -

• Complementary Study application form and
• Complementary Study Check List form (one form for each unit)

NB Students who discontinue their enrolment must do so with both the host and parent universities in time to avoid financial and academic penalties.

Fees

Any fees for the unit undertaken are charged and received by the host law school.

Closing Dates

Undergraduate students, please refer to the Law specific closing dates for Complementary Study enrolment.

Postgraduate students, applications must be submitted approximately one month prior to the commencement of the relevant unit.

Submit the above two application forms to:

Undergraduate
Student Services
Faculty of Law
Building 12
Monash University (Clayton) Victoria 3800

Postgraduate:
Monash University Law Chambers
Ground Floor, 472 Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000

To ensure quick processing of your application complete the application form accurately and attach all required documents.

Confirmation of your enrolment will be sent to you in writing.