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Enrolment guidelines for postgraduate and Juris Doctor research and professional project units

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Last checked: 25 Oct 2026 UTC

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There are specific processes and enrolment guidelines associated with taking up postgraduate and Juris Doctor research units and Professional Project unit.

Students interested in taking up these units are advised to take note of and follow the enrolment steps listed below:

(Please note: The process and enrolment guidelines for "LAW5082: Masters Research" will change in 2018. Students who are currently enrolled in LAW5082 will need to follow the 2017 guidelines).

Research Units

Please see timetable and postgraduate units for details.

Enrolment advice and assistance

Students who require enrolment advice and assistance with these units can contact:

Postgraduate Student Services Office:

General enquiries phone 1800 MONASH (1800 666 274)

International +61 3 9903 4788

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How do I withdraw from a unit?

Australia: withdraw through WES while enrolment changes are open. Before the census date there is no fee and no record; after it, you keep the fee liability and the unit shows as a withdrawal. If you are on a student visa you have study load requirements to maintain: Monash's study load page says you can reduce your load only in compassionate or compelling circumstances, unless you are in your final year and will finish within the time on your CoE. Malaysia: after the census date a withdrawn unit shows as WD-LATE or WD-FAIL, and the date you withdraw can affect fee refunds and your academic record. The last day to withdraw without academic penalty is before the WD-LATE date ends; the dates are in Monash Malaysia's Principal Dates. With a Student Pass, going below 24 credit points a semester is an underload: it needs approval, it can never go below 18 credit points, and below 18 you have to apply for intermission.