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How to apply for a Masters Honours degree

Students currently enrolled in a Faculty of IT Masters degree who are seeking a course transfer to a Masters (Honours) course, must apply via the "Course Transfer" process. See "How to apply for a Course Transfer".

Masters Honours applications

Step 1 - Apply online or by mail

Online applications are now being accepted by the Faculty of IT. The step-by-step instructions on completing and submitting an Online Application are now available.

If you prefer not to apply online, you can download a hard copy (paper) application form. Please read and follow the instructions on the form.

Step 2 - Gather supporting documents

Make sure you provide us with certified copies of the following documents:

Formal academic transcript/s
Evidence of your completed degree/s
Proof of citizenship
Indication of your research area of interest as follows:

For Master of Information Technology (Honours)

          Nominate one of the research areas listed under one of the FIT research centres,
          or
          Nominate one of the specialisations listed in the handbook entry

          For Master of Business Information Systems (Honours)

          Nominate one of the research areas listed under one of the FIT research centres
          or
          Nominate one of the specialisations listed in the handbook entry

The course application cannot be processed if a research area has not been nominated and included with the application.

Please note that supporting documentation will not be returned.

Please also submit any supporting application forms, if required, such as an application for Credit /Advanced Standing.

Step 3.1 - Upload your certified copies of documents via the online application

Ensure that you mail the original certified copies to:

Admissions
Building 3C,
Clayton Campus
Monash University
Wellington Road, Clayton
Victoria 3800
Australia

Step 3.2 - If submitting a hard-copy application, forward both the application and original certified copies of supporting documents to the postal address on the application form:

Admissions Unit
Building 3C
Monash University
Wellington Road
Clayton, Victoria 3800
Australia

For application and admission enquires contact:

Admissions Office
Faculty of Information Technology
Phone: (03) 9903 2015
Email: Faculty of IT Admissions

Step 4 - Wait for the letter of offer

Successful applicants will be sent a letter of offer, along with other important information. You can accept, refuse, or defer your offer letter.

Step 5 - Accept your offer (enrol)

In order to accept your offer you must attend the Enrolment Day at your home campus. See the enrolment information for further details.

Research applications

To become a graduate research student at Monash University please check your entry requirements and the on-line self-assessment before submitting an application.

All enquiries and applications regarding research degrees should be addressed to the Research Degrees Admissions Unit:

Research Degrees Admissions Unit
Monash Research Graduate School
Research Services Building 3D
Wellington Road
Clayton Vic 3800

Postal:        Monash University, VIC 3800, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9905 1538
Facsimile:  +61 3 9905 5042
Email:         research.degrees@monash.edu.au