English language requirements

To be eligible for entry into this course, you must meet one of the following English entry requirements:

Secondary studies

  • VCE: Units 3 & 4: a minimum study score of 23 in any English, or equivalent.

English test

You can also meet the English entry requirement if you have completed a Monash-approved English test and achieving the required scores for entry into this program as follows:

English test

Overall

Listening

Reading

Speaking

Writing

IELTS (Academic)

6.0

5.5

5.5

5.5

5.5

IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic)

6.0

5.5

5.5

5.5

5.5

IELTS Online

TOEFL (Internet based)

3.5

2.5

3

3

4

TOEFL iBT Paper Edition

Pearson Test of English (Academic)

50

42

42

42

42

C1 Advanced

169

162

162

162

162

C2 Proficiency

To be eligible for this course, you must meet a minimum study score of 23 in any VCE English subject (Units 3 & 4), or meet the required scores in a Monash-approved English language test as outlined below:

English testOverallListeningReadingSpeakingWriting
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5
TOEFL (Internet based) 60 7 8 16 18
Pearson Test of English (Academic) 50 42 42 42 42

Alternative English language entry pathways and accepted test scores can be found on our English language test score requirements page.

We can help you meet your English requirements

If your English test scores do not meet the minimum requirements, you may wish to consider enrolling in a Monash English course to help you meet the entry standard.

Additional information

  • English test results and approved English subjects must be completed within three years prior to your Monash course start date (other conditions may apply).
  • If you have completed multiple English measures, the highest valid measure will be considered.
  • Monash University reserves the right to request an additional English test to confirm you meet the English entry requirements.

International students must also meet the English language requirements set by the Australian Department of Home Affairs, which may differ from Monash University requirements.