Thinking about switching degrees at Monash?
You’re far from alone. Every year, thousands of students review their study plan and ask the same thing: Can I move into a course that fits me better—without losing time?
Good news: monash course transfers are a standard pathway, and the rules are clear once you know where to look. This guide explains how internal course transfer Monash works, what selectors check, the monash course transfer dates, and the exact steps to submit a strong monash course transfer application.
PickMyUni helps students compare options across Australia, plan credit, and build a realistic path into the course they want. If you want a second set of eyes on your plan, we’re here.
Monash lets current students apply to change into another coursework degree at the same level (e.g., bachelor to bachelor) while they’re still enrolled. The official page is called Course or campus transfer—you’ll find the rules, courses open for transfer, and how to apply. You must be a current Monash student and you can only move between the same course type. Applications are lodged online.
A few need-to-knows from that site:
Selection is competitive. Meeting the minimum does not guarantee an offer. Here’s what commonly applies across faculties:
PickMyUni tip: A standard full-time load at Monash is 24 credit points per semester (four units). That framing helps you plan how soon you’ll reach any credit-point requirement.
Monash University runs course transfer rounds linked to Semester 1 and Semester 2. The principal dates page lists the open/close times, outcome notices, and acceptance windows in Melbourne time. For 2025 mid-year and the next cycle, the calendar shows:
Some faculty pages also reiterate that course transfers happen twice a year (S1 and S2) and that not all courses offer a mid-year intake—so verify your course’s availability before you apply.
Open the Course or campus transfer page and the target course’s Handbook entry. Check monash course transfer requirements for your faculty (WAM, credit points, and prerequisites). If your faculty publishes minimums for the round, note them.
Keep your normal enrollment while applying. If you need prerequisite content, choose units that can satisfy your current degree and your target’s entry rules, so you don’t waste time. The university explicitly says to stay enrolled until you get an outcome.
You apply online, not by paper form. Monash provides a Quick Reference Guide that walks you through the portal (login, add preferences, upload evidence). If your faculty asks for extras (e.g., a statement or portfolio), attach them.
Submit via the online portal linked from the transfer page. If you edit preferences later, make sure you resubmit before the deadline—applications left in draft don’t count.
Watch your portal for an offer. Acceptance steps and deadlines are outlined in Monash Connect’s FAQ and the transfer portal instructions. Follow the acceptance process promptly so the faculty can finalise your place.
Here’s how we coach students who want to maximise their chances:
Minimums get you considered, not guaranteed. If the page says 60, try to sit several points higher, especially for popular courses. Faculty protocol pages confirm selection is competitive.
Enrolment choices should help you finish your current degree and meet prerequisites for the target course. That way, even if the first application misses out, the next round is stronger.
Transcripts, prerequisite proof (e.g., VCE or Monash unit equivalents), portfolios where required, and any faculty-specific items listed on the course or transfer page. The university guide lists what the online portal asks for.
Put the open/close dates in your calendar with a one-week buffer. The principal dates page flags change-of-preference and acceptance windows too. Missing them means the application sits until the next intake.
Keep attending classes, pay fees on time, and finish assessments. If the transfer comes through, you’ll update your enrolment under the instructions in your offer.
Credit can limit lost time, but it’s case-by-case. You can request credit for prior Monash units or study elsewhere as part of your transfer application; provide syllabi or outlines if asked. Final credit outcomes appear on your record once assessed by the faculty under university credit rules.
PickMyUni can map which units are likely to carry over and which gaps you’ll need to fill after the move. This planning is vital for double degrees and courses with strict prerequisite chains.
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