Opportunities for Wider Experience

Monash Abroad

The Monash Abroad Program (which is available for off-campus students on a full time basis) can provide you with the opportunity to undertake study at another approved tertiary institution overseas. For example, you could spend one or two semesters at Monash’s international campuses in Malaysia and South Africa or any of 120 partner institutions in 27 countries around the world. You can also choose one of many short-term international study programs including in-country language programs, study tours, internships or, clinical or professional placements overseas.

Leadership programs

Find out about The Vice-Chancellor's Ancora Imparo Student Leadership Program for first year students. Postgraduates may be interested in The General Sir John Monash Awards. Contact your faculty to find out about faculty specific programs.

Placement and internships

Student placements and internships are offered by a variety of faculties, schools and institutes. Some examples include:

• Industry Placements with Monash Sustainability Institute
• faculty managed internships and placements, including
  • Law
  • Education
• the Professional Experience Placement Program offered by Pharmacy
• a range of other programs in Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
• sponsored work placements such as those offered by the Gippsland campus

For more information contact your faculty.

Further studies

Monash provides many opportunities for you to continue your studies, either immediately after graduation or later on, as your career or interests develop.

Further studies can include:

• Undergraduate
  • bachelor degree
  • honours program
• Postgraduate
  • graduate certificate 
  • graduate diploma
  • masters degree (research/coursework)
  • doctoral degree

Contact the appropriate faculty for further information.

Off-Campus mentoring

Under the Off-Campus Mentoring Program, experienced students (mentors) provide one-on-one support to new off-campus students (mentees) from the same faculty. This Program provides a valuable experience for both mentees and mentors. For instance, the program can help you as a new student when you don’t know where to turn. Alternatively, as a mentor, you can enhance your leadership skills. Contact the Monash University Gippsland Student Union (MUGSU) for more information.

Off-Campus Students' Association

The Off Campus Students' Association (OCSA) brings together students studying off-campus. Its site includes descriptions of the services offered, including:

• advocating for improvements to off campus teaching delivery
• a bulletin board
• a wall planner
• regular email news updates
• other services that can help you during your time as a student

Scholarships and awards

Monash has a range of scholarships and awards open to many categories of students, including commencing and continuing domestic and international students at undergraduate, honours and postgraduate coursework levels, who are enrolled in, or are intending to enrol in, an award course at the university. There are three types of scholarships and awards available:

• Merit
• Merit and Equity
• Equity.

To find out which scholarships and awards you are eligible to apply for, and for further information, visit Coursework Scholarship at Monash Campuses or the Off Campus Students' Association.

Careers advice

Not sure which course to do? Not sure which career is for you? Careers and Employment offers personalised guidance to help you shape your future.