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ARTS, HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND PERFORMING ARTS 2021 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE GUIDE
CONTENTS
Your life at Monash 2
Get career ready 3
Internships3
Learning abroad 4
Bachelor of Arts 6
Bachelor of Arts double degrees 8
Diploma of Languages/
Diploma of Liberal Arts 9
Bachelor’s/Master’s program 10
Bachelor of Criminology 12
Bachelor of Global Studies 14
Bachelor of Media Communication 16
Bachelor of Music 18
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy
and Economics 20
Areas of study 22
Areas of study descriptions 23
Pathways into Monash Arts 35
Academic prerequisites 36
Domestic student
entry requirements 36
International student
entry requirements 38
How to apply 40
Course information fast facts
Look for these icons on each course page
for key information.
Location
NOTE: The entry requirements listed on the course pages
are for domestic students only. International student entry
requirements are located on pages 36–39.
I chose Monash Arts because I wanted
to explore the beginnings of civilisation.
As we start living in a more globalised
world, we’re not thinking about
microcosms anymore. I don’t think of it
as studying Ancient Egypt specifically,
but human society more broadly.”
DEAN ADAIR
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
WHY STUDY TOP 1% IN THE WORLD
WITH MONASH
We’re ranked in the top 1 per cent of universities
worldwide for humanities and social sciences.
ARTS?
If your ambition is to explore the world of ideas, cultures and UNIQUE OVERSEAS
places in an environment where you’ll be inspired, supported STUDY EXPERIENCES
We provide overseas study and international
and challenged, then Monash Arts is the place to be. immersion experiences for more students than
any other university in Australia. See page 4.
We consistently rank in the top 1 per cent of You can complete a comprehensive degree
universities worldwide for humanities and social with the Bachelor of Arts, allowing you to
sciences, so you’ll be graduating from a course tailor your course to suit your own needs and
recognised by employers as being exceptional. interests as they develop. The outcome will
be a degree that’s unique to you.
You’ll be learning from leading experts who
are helping to solve some of the world’s Or you can select one of our specialist degrees,
most pressing issues, from border control to
international development. And while they may
choosing from the Bachelor of Criminology,
Bachelor of Global Studies, Bachelor of
INTERNSHIPS AND
have international reputations, our academics Media Communication, Bachelor of Music or INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
are renowned for being approachable, friendly Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics. All of our courses offer internship experiences
and keen for you to succeed. either in Australia or overseas. Build your
Along the way you’ll shape your own future
networks and unlock a world of career
Flexibility and choice are also reasons students as you explore experiences such as studying
opportunities. See page 3.
tell us they prefer Monash Arts. Flexible overseas, internships, field trips, double
course structures mean you can make the degrees, 40 areas of study, and leadership,
most of the amazing opportunities on offer. career and volunteering programs.
UNDERSTANDING THE TERMINOLOGY
DOUBLE DEGREE OPTIONS
Comprehensive degree Areas of study
You’re spoilt for choice with more than 40
In Monash Arts, this refers to the Bachelor An ‘area of study’ is a field of knowledge
double degree combinations to select from.
of Arts. A comprehensive degree gives you – for example, literary studies or sociology.
the choice and flexibility to select your units Areas of study are sometimes called
(subjects), and requires you to complete 24 ‘disciplines’ See pages 23–34.
units, including specific requirements such as
completing an Arts major and an Arts minor. Major
A major is eight units from the same area of
Specialist degree study. In the Bachelor of Arts you can choose
In Monash Arts, this refers to the Bachelor to study one or two majors, and you don’t have
of Criminology, Bachelor of Global Studies, to decide on your major straight away. BACHELOR’S/
Bachelor of Media Communication, Bachelor MASTER’S PROGRAM
of Music, and Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy Minor
Plan ahead and graduate with a bachelor’s and
and Economics. You need to complete 24 units, A minor is four units from the same area
a master’s degree in four years. See page 10.
including specific requirements such as of study.
completing a specialisation. In a specialist
degree, you start studying your chosen area Specialisation
of study straight away. An Arts specialisation consists of 10–12
units and is a requirement of any of the
Units specialist degrees.
Sometimes called a subject, units are usually
worth six credit points. You need to complete Elective BE SUPPORTED
144 credit points in a three-year degree. Some There are eight units of free electives in your There are many ways to engage with university
second-year and third-year units are worth Arts course which can be taken from Arts, life and be supported. Our Peers, Ambassadors,
12 credit points, and are counted as two units Business, IT or Science. Leaders (PAL) and First in Family (FIF) programs
– these units have a higher workload. are just two examples of how we support you.
See page 2.
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YOUR LIFE
AT MONASH
A world of opportunity.
University life is the start of an adventure, and with Monash Arts you’ll be
inspired by the people you meet, the discoveries you make and the places
you can go. Find out more: monash.edu/arts/student-life
CLUBS CULTURE MONASH
AND SOCIETIES ON CAMPUS SPORT
With over 100 groups to choose from, Feel the vibe with live music Flex at our sporting centres
you’ll be sure to find your tribe. performances, amazing food options and swimming pool.
and student club activities.
STUDY IN STYLE EASY RIDER WORK IT OUT
Late night hours in our stunning Our intercampus shuttle makes Get a foot in the door and figure out
libraries make studying a breeze. getting to class simple. your dream career path by taking
advantage of Work Integrated Learning
and internships.
FIRST IN FAMILY BE A PAL BUILD YOUR BRAND
Being a trailblazer can be scary. Our Peers, Ambassadors, Leaders Kickstart your career through getting a
If you’re the first person in your family program (PAL) offers support and byline in respected student publications
to go to uni, we’ll support you with networking opportunities for students like Mojo, Lot’s Wife and Esperanto.
academic mentoring and get you while building skills in peer support,
connected through social events. mentoring, teamwork and leadership.
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GET CAREER INTERNSHIPS
READY Work in an organisation as part of your
studies and get credit towards your course.
The future of work is human
By studying humanities, social sciences or the performing arts, You could be working with a member of state parliament, building
you’ll gain a thorough grounding in the key skills sought by employers, a school in a developing nation, working behind the scenes at a
including agility, lateral thinking and improvisation; skills that surpass television station, or as a researcher with a non-profit organisation.
automation and are relevant to all careers. The opportunities are endless.
Written and verbal communication Advantages of doing an internship
You’ll develop strong skills in communication that enable you to express • You’ll gain valuable work experience that counts towards your degree.
your ideas clearly, form an opinion, argue persuasively and think logically. • Apply what you’re learning in class to a real‑world context.
You can even take electives in Academic and Professional Writing to • Gain valuable networking opportunities – you’ll link up with people who
increase your skills in language, writing and independent learning and can give you advice and introduce you to groups and networks.
further your understanding of professional communication. • Do an internship overseas and build your intercultural skills at the
same time.
Problem-solving and critical thinking
You’ll learn how to evaluate complex information, analyse Places where our students have interned
the causes of a problem and suggest alternative solutions. • Global Poverty Project in New York
• The State Museum of Majdanek in Poland
Research and interdisciplinary thinking • Mango Communications
You’ll become a productive researcher, synthesising information • Live Performance Australia
from different resources in order to answer complicated questions. • Channel 7
You’ll graduate with the ability to analyse problems from several • Johannesburg Holocaust and Genocide Centre
different perspectives and arrive at a solution through recognising • Ernst & Young
how each of the alternative approaches influences the others.
• Oxfam
Leadership • Australian Embassy in Rome
Decision-making, time management and goal-setting are qualities • Melbourne Writers Festival
you’ll develop during your course. • American Chamber of Commerce
• Korean Consulate-General
Career options • Penang House of Music in Malaysia
Our graduates go into as many career paths as there are majors. • Creative Innovation Global
For example, there are linguists helping to improve the quality of life • Melbourne Festival.
for the hearing impaired; social entrepreneurs helping people live more
Discover more at monash.edu/arts/WIL-Internships
sustainably; and criminologists working on policy change in criminal
justice. For more information about career options, see our areas of
study section on pages 23–34.
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LEARNING
WHERE CAN I GO?
Arts study tours
ABROAD
Programs vary in length from two to four weeks. They’re
taught intensively so you can complete a full unit in that time.
Another bonus is that they run between semesters, which
means you can continue to travel after completing your
program and you could finish your degree sooner.
Some examples of what you could do include:
Amazing experiences beyond the classroom. • creating journalism stories while joining the
Engineers Without Borders study tour of Cambodia
Monash Arts has the most extensive overseas study opportunities • undertaking archaeological fieldwork and excavation
of any university in Australia. Whether you go for two weeks or in Italy
two semesters, there’s a program to suit your interests, curiosities • jamming with jazz masters in New York
and study needs. • engaging with cultural identities while considering
We have partnerships with more than 150 universities worldwide, the key challenges they face in Cuba today
a study centre in Prato, Italy, and a campus in Malaysia. And if you’re • mastering Mandarin in China
a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Global Studies student, you’ll have • comparing crime and social control in the USA or Asia
access to our groundbreaking Global Immersion Guarantee. • unravelling genocide in Europe.
Arts Semester in Prato
STUDYING OVERSEAS GIVES YOU AN EDGE Make the Monash Prato Centre your European study base.
Research shows that students with international study experience: Close to Florence in the picturesque landscape of Tuscany, the
• have better grades throughout their degree Monash Prato Centre is located in the beautiful 18th-century
• are more employable once they graduate Palazzo Vaj right in the centre of Prato.
• earn more throughout their career.
The program is flexible, immersive and enriching. Divided into
You’ll expand your worldview through experiencing different cultures three-by-four-week intensive blocks, you can study for the
and ways of doing things. You’ll build your self-confidence, and be full 12 weeks or take the option of including some travel time
more adaptable and independent. You’ll also develop skills in effective and study for four or eight weeks. Embrace the opportunity to
communication, collaboration and time management. learn from some of the world’s most renowned international
scholars as you study fascinating subjects such as:
• Intensive introductory Italian language
• cultural diversity in contemporary Europe
• the Renaissance in Florence
• global connections: understanding cultural literacy
• exploring Tuscany, tradition, innovation and sustainability.
Intensive language programs
Studying overseas as part of your language major is a great
way to immerse yourself in your chosen language and culture.
Monash Arts offers a variety of faculty-led and endorsed
language programs available to language students for credit.
Intercampus exchange to
Monash Malaysia
Established in 1998 in Bandar Sunway (18 kilometres
from Kuala Lumpur), Monash Malaysia is Monash’s first
international campus. Intercampus exchange to Monash
Malaysia is available to all Monash Australia students,
provided they have room within their course.
Exchange to a partner institution
An exchange program involves studying with one of our
partner universities around the world. You can go on
exchange for one or two semesters. Financial assistance is
available and there are no extra tuition fees. You can choose
from more than 150 universities in 30 countries.
Study Abroad
If your preferred overseas destination is not a Monash partner
university, you can still choose to go there on Study Abroad.
You’ll pay the host university’s tuition fees for the time you’re
there, and you’re still able to access financial assistance to
support your travel.
Image courtesy of Emma Tkalcevic. Find out more at monash.edu/arts/learning-abroad
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GLOBAL IMMERSION GUARANTEE
The Monash Arts Global Immersion Guarantee (GIG) is a ground-breaking GIG is about innovating and putting your degree into practice by
initiative that will enable you to explore first-hand the relationships responding to some of the world’s biggest challenges. Engage with
between society, technology and the environment. It’s a two-week, people and organisations already working on these issues, and you’ll
funded study trip for all first-year Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Global have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the complexities
Studies students to one of five international destinations – China, India, and challenges involved in implementing sustainable and innovative
Indonesia, Italy or Malaysia. solutions – all skills your future employers will look for.
Learn more at monash.edu/arts/global-immersion-guarantee
CHINA
Travelling between two cities
(Beijing, Suzhou or Shanghai), you’ll
be immersed in the work of China’s
businesses and universities that are
focused on advancing innovative
and creative solutions to some of
the world’s major challenges.
MALAYSIA
Based at the Monash Malaysia
campus in Kuala Lumpur, you’ll
examine a number of sustainability
challenges that are confronting
contemporary Malaysia.
INDIA
Based at the TATA Institute of Social
Sciences in Mumbai, you’ll navigate
the environmental challenges faced by
India’s biggest and most populated city.
ITALY INDONESIA
Based at the Monash Prato Centre, you’ll You’ll travel to two Indonesian islands to
be exposed to experts working to mitigate understand how different communities
the impact that different industries have can balance economic development
on Italy’s natural environment. and environmental sustainability.
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Caulfield, Clayton
BACHELOR OF ARTS
3 years full-time Our world needs graduates who thrive in an era of uncertainty and change.
In the Monash Bachelor of Arts you’ll cultivate your intellect, foster your passions
February and July and develop your capacity to ask the questions and find the solutions required
to transform our world. We support you to become enterprising and passionate
CAREER OPTIONS
Communications, corporate advocates for social change.
and tourism sectors, diplomacy, The Bachelor of Arts is designed to give you Arts electives and
directing, editing, education, film, maximum flexibility and choice. You can choose signature elements
foreign affairs, gallery curating, from more than 40 areas of study to build a You’ll complete four units of Arts electives of
human rights, Indigenous affairs, genuinely transformative experience. The course which a minimum of two units will be from the
international development, is built around deeply enriching experiences, signature elements options:
international relations, journalism, and via your elective units, offers you four
linguistics, management, marketing signature elements through which to develop your Global immersion: Broaden your knowledge
and advertising, media, multicultural unique graduate profile. You can choose from and life experience by participating in the GIG,
affairs, policy writing, politics, local and international internships, professional one of our other short study trips or a semester-
public relations, scriptwriting, social engagements and entrepreneurial opportunities, long program.
justice, sustainability, theatre, trade, and the choice of more than 50 global immersion Intercultural expertise: Learn to recognise your
translating and interpreting. programs, preparing you to live and work in own cultural values and biases, and build skills to
Discover where a Monash complex and culturally diverse environments, thrive in globalised work places and communities.
Bachelor of Arts can take you at while building a community of like-minded peers.
Professional experience: Through industry
monash.edu/what-a-week
The major internships and placements, create networks and
Eight units make up your major. These units skills for your career development.
Find out more at monash.edu/ are from the same area of study3 – for example, Innovation capability: Cultivate an innovation
study/course/a2000 anthropology, Chinese studies or politics. mindset as you develop your creative and
There are many units to choose from but there enterprising abilities.
are also some compulsory units. These are called
CRICOS CODE: 075404D
gateway, cornerstone and capstone units, which Free electives
have been designed to help you consolidate These are eight units that can be from Arts or
your learning so you can get the most out of another Monash course. You can structure these
your major. to suit your interests – for example, you could
GLOBAL IMMERSION Gateway: a first-year foundation unit introducing add a second major which gives you two areas
GUARANTEE you to the major. of expertise.
Being a Bachelor of Arts student, Cornerstone: a second-year unit that focuses on
you’ll have access to the Monash
Taking advantage of
making sure you have a solid grasp of your major. the flexible structure
Arts Global Immersion Guarantee –
an opportunity to spend two weeks Capstone: a third-year unit where you While there are aspects of the course structure
studying in China, India, Indonesia, demonstrate advanced knowledge of your major. that are fixed, (i.e. you must complete a major,
Italy or Malaysia, with airfares and This could be a supervised research project or an a minor and four other Arts units), there’s still
accommodation covered as part of internship with an industry partner. plenty of flexibility. That’s because we want you
your degree. For more information, to take advantage of the choice and opportunities
visit monash.edu/arts/global- The minor we offer, but it also means you can design the
immersion-guarantee Four units make up your minor. They’re all from course to suit your needs and interests as they
the same area of study, but this will be different evolve. Some examples of what we mean by
to your major. There’s one, sometimes two, ‘flexible’ are:
gateway units in your minor, but no cornerstone • you can decide your major in second-year
or capstone. • you can start your minor in second-year
INTERNSHIPS
• you can use the eight free electives to make
An internship is often the first
step of your career. You’ll have up a second major, two minors, a minor plus
the opportunity to undertake an electives, or just electives. These can be from
internship for course credit in the final Arts, Business, IT or Science.
year of your course. We’ll help match
you to a role that’s aligned with your
Entry requirements
skills and interests, giving you the
chance to build networks and make Indicative Indicative Monash
contacts for your career development. COURSE ATAR1 IB1 Guarantee2
Arts (Caulfield) 3 80.15 29 75
Arts (Clayton) 3 84.00 31 75
1 The scores provided are to be used as a guide only, and are the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made in 2020 or an estimate (E).
2 This guarantee doesn’t apply to the Laws pathway, which requires an ATAR of 90+.
3 Refer to pages 23–34 for a comprehensive listing of areas of study available in your Arts degree.
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Studying a Bachelor of Arts has
been such an exciting roller coaster.
By majoring in Chinese studies,
I have been able to marry my
passion for performing with my
interest in language.
Through my studies, I have found
a community of like-minded students
that are making waves with their
background in Arts. The highlight of
my Arts degree would definitely have
to be the people that I met on my
recent trip to China.”
SHAHNEEZAR THEVAKUMAR
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science
To discover the extraordinary places
a Bachelor of Arts can take you, scan the
code or visit youtu.be/73yYU8vFBIw
What your course will look like
The Bachelor of Arts is a three-year course with 24 units. Check out a sample course map below.
YEAR 1
Semester 1 Sociology History Global Asia Marketing
Semester 2 Sociology History Global Asia Marketing
YEAR 2
Elective
Semester 1 Sociology History Behavioural Studies
(Signature Element)
Elective
Semester 2 Sociology History Behavioural Studies
(Signature Element)
YEAR 3
Semester 1 Sociology Sociology Human Rights Behavioural Studies
Semester 2 Sociology Sociology Human Rights Behavioural Studies
Major Minor Arts elective Free elective
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BACHELOR OF ARTS
DOUBLE DEGREES
Multiply your opportunities and become an expert in There are many benefits to choosing a double degree. You’ll broaden your
two fields by choosing a double degree course. This allows knowledge across two different fields, diversify your skill base and expand
your career opportunities. A double degree may also fit the profession
you to study towards two different bachelor’s degrees at and field you want to work in – for example, working as an international
the same time, providing you with more career flexibility development lawyer (Arts/Laws), an environmental journalist (Arts/Science),
and opportunities. a business manager (Arts/Business) or a music critic (Arts/Music).
A double degree doesn’t mean double the work; in fact, it takes two years
less to complete than if you studied the courses separately. A typical
double degree takes four years and comprises 32 units, 16 from each
course. Some double degrees are longer – for example, the Bachelor
of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts combination takes five years.
Entry requirements
COURSE Indicative ATAR1 Indicative IB1 Monash Guarantee2
Double degrees with:
Art History and Curating 4 E:80 E:28 75
Business 4 83.60 30 75
Business Administration 4 80.15 29 75
Commerce 4 92.55 35 86
Criminology 4 84 31 75
Education (Honours) in Primary Education 4.25 87.50 RC 32 RC 75 RC
Education (Honours) in Secondary Education 4.25 87.05 RC 32 RC 75 RC
Engineering (Honours) 3 5 93.60 RC 36 86
Fine Art 4 80.20 RC 29 RC 75 RC
Information Technology 4 87.00 32 75
International Business 4 83.80 31 75
Laws (Honours) 5.25 98 40 94
Marketing 4 81.60 30 75
Music 4 E:83+ RC E:30+ RC 75 RC
Politics, Philosophy and Economics 3 E:90* E:90* 80*
Science 4 85.50 31 75
*All applicants must complete the online Supplementary Information form. Refer to monash.edu/study/courses/find-a-course/2021/politics,-philosophy-and-economics-and-arts-a2013 for full details and deadlines.
What your course will look like
The Arts component consists of a major, minor and four Arts electives. The structure of the other degree will vary for each course.
YEAR 1 ARTS DEGREE OTHER DEGREE
Semester 1 Major Minor Other degree Other degree
Semester 2 Major Minor Other degree Other degree
YEAR 2
Semester 1 Major Minor Other degree Other degree
Semester 2 Major Minor Other degree Other degree
YEAR 3
Semester 1 Major Arts elective / signature element Other degree Other degree
Semester 2 Major Arts elective / signature element Other degree Other degree
YEAR 4
Semester 1 Major Arts elective Other degree Other degree
Semester 2 Major Arts elective Other degree Other degree
Arts degree Other degree
1 The scores provided are to be used as a guide only, and are either the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made in 2020 or an estimate (E). For double degree courses you must meet the prerequisites for both
courses. See pages 36–39 for a full list of double degree prerequisites. Course codes and CRICOS codes for double degrees are available at monash.edu/study RC – Range of criteria.
2 This guarantee doesn’t apply to the Laws pathway, which requires an ATAR of 90+.
3 Not available with all specialisations. For double degree courses you must meet the prerequisites for both courses. See pages 36–39 for a full list of double degree prerequisites. Course codes and CRICOS codes for double
8 degrees are available at monash.edu/studyDIPLOMA OF LANGUAGES
DIPLOMA OF LIBERAL ARTS
An Arts diploma allows you to take additional studies Diploma of Languages
in Arts while completing any Monash single or double This diploma allows you to study Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese,
Bachelor’s course. Korean or a European language (French, German, Italian or Spanish).
There are different entry levels so you can commence as a beginner
What is a diploma? in the language or with a language background.
A diploma is an additional course of study taken alongside your
bachelor’s degree. It’s the equivalent of eight units, which make up
Diploma of Liberal Arts
a major. You’ll cover first, second and third year units. Diplomas are Expand your studies by choosing any Arts area of study available
taught alongside your degree and add an extra year of study. as a major, except for languages.
Who’s eligible? Applying for entry
Students from any Monash faculty who are studying a bachelor’s You can apply for entry to either of these diplomas only after
single or double degree. you’ve accepted your offer into your main course at Monash.
Why study a diploma?
By studying a Diploma of Languages or a Diploma of Liberal Arts, you will: Broaden your career options
• Diversify and deepen your skills and knowledge Students choose to study Monash Arts diplomas to enhance
• Expand your career options their future career opportunities. For example, Law students
• Continue with an area of study you have a keen interest in, or try hone their courtroom skills through theatre and performance,
something completely different. international business students gain a competitive edge by
studying a language, and biomedical students increase their
career choices through journalism.
9BACHELOR’S/
MASTER’S PROGRAM
With Monash Arts you can graduate with a bachelor’s and How it works
a master’s* degree in just four years. After completing two
years of your bachelor’s course, and providing you’re a high- Enter any Monash Arts single bachelor’s degree
(Arts; Criminology; Global Studies;
achieving student, you can take master’s-level units as your Step 1
Media Communication; Music or Politics,
electives in third-year. Philosophy and Economics)
You then complete the rest of your master’s course in fourth-year.
You can match your Monash Arts bachelor’s degree with a master’s
degree in: F ollow any major or specialisation sequence
• Applied Linguistics Step 2 and successfully complete two years of study
• Bioethics (full‑time equivalent)
• Communications and Media Studies
• Cultural and Creative Industries
• International Development Practice During your final semester of your second year of
• International Relations the bachelor’s degree, as a high achieving student,
Step 3
• International Sustainable Tourism Management you are invited to apply to transition into your chosen
• Interpreting and Translation Studies Arts master’s degree
• Journalism
• Public Policy
• Strategic Communications Management. Once accepted into the program you will commence
Step 4
your master’s units during the third year of your study
The benefits
At Monash Arts we’re committed to providing you with as many
opportunities and as much flexibility as possible to allow you to maximise
your study options. The Bachelor’s/Master’s program allows you to:
• Fast track your studies and graduate with an undergraduate and Step 5 You will complete one more year of master’s units
postgraduate degree in just four years – instead of five
• Take advantage of the most extensive Bachelor’s/Master’s offering
in Australia
• Make yourself more employable with two degrees and
specialist knowledge
• Save time and save on fees.
I see the master’s degree as a necessary qualification
in an age of credential inflation and highly competitive
globalised job markets. The master’s qualification
also opens up networking opportunities within
Victorian and Australian tourism industries, which are
invaluable in such a competitive job market.”
BRENDAN DOMBROWSKY
Bachelor of Arts/Master of Tourism student
* A master’s degree is a more advanced degree, usually taken after completing a bachelor’s degree.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Bachelor’s/Master’s program students
have access to both undergraduate and
graduate level Arts internships offered
by many providers across Australia
and globally.
Example course map showing the Bachelor’s/Master’s program,
using the Bachelor of Arts as an indicative structure.
YEAR 1 ARTS DEGREE OTHER DEGREE
Semester 1 Major Minor Arts elective Free elective
Semester 2 Major Minor Arts elective Free elective
YEAR 2
Semester 1 Major Minor Arts elective/Signature element Free elective
Semester 2 Major Minor Arts elective/Signature element Free elective
YEAR 3
Semester 1 Major Major Master’s study
Semester 2 Major Major Master’s study
YEAR 4
Semester 1 Master’s study Master’s study
Semester 2 Master’s study Master’s study
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CRIMINOLOGY
Clayton
3 years
February and July
Improve responses to crime and criminality.
CAREER OPTIONS Criminology is the study of crime and Global reach and focus
• Anti-corruption bodies social control. Crime – how we define it, Throughout the course you’ll be challenged to
• Department of Justice how we understand its causes and the ways apply abstract knowledge to real-world problems
• Office of Corrections we respond to it – provides a window into of crime and justice, and develop solutions.
• Youth crime centres society’s challenges, values and aspirations. You’ll also have the opportunity to travel
• International criminal This course offers students a world-leading internationally and meet criminal justice experts
justice organisations program delivered by a team of outstanding from across the world through a selection of
• Human rights organisations teachers and researchers. exclusive field trips.
Federal Police You’ll consider the local, national and global The field trips offer a truly immersive learning
• The Courts system aspects of crime and justice, and become experience to complement the academic
• Attorney-General’s Department familiar with a range of lenses for understanding knowledge you’ll gain in class, allowing you
• Community legal centres and assessing the impact of society’s changing to engage in context and gain a genuine
• And a range of private responses to crime and justice. You’ll gain an understanding of the human realities behind
organisations in which understanding of victimisation and perpetration, the study of criminology.
Criminology specialist inequality and its impacts, and approaches to
skills will provide a key understanding crime. Throughout the course Collaboration and innovation
competitive advantage. you’ll develop your capabilities via the key themes Through multiple opportunities for engagement
of expert knowledge, global reach and focus, and with industry, you’ll gain the experience needed
collaboration and innovation. to be workplace ready. In the professional project
Find out more at monash.edu/ unit, you’ll work closely with our industry partners,
study/course/a2008 Expert knowledge opening up new pathways and opportunities for
With its own advisory board, the Bachelor of your career, and capping off your criminology
CRICOS CODE: 096756F Criminology brings into play the advice and study by bringing together your knowledge
dynamic perspectives of industry experts, and skills in your final year. The professional
meaning our students benefit from current project features real-life scenarios, and your
insights into industry developments. work will be assessed by both academics and
You’ll learn about crime committed by industry experts.
INTERNATIONAL individuals, groups, organisations and states, Further opportunities and internships are available
STUDY OPPORTUNITIES and the mechanisms of the criminal justice to you through Arts internships, both in Australia
You’ll have opportunities to travel system, including police, courts and corrections. and around the world, so you can get hands-on
internationally to meet criminal justice Options are available to develop knowledge experience while you gain study credit.
experts through a selection of exclusive of specific criminal concerns, such as sexual
field trips. Study tours include: violence, gendered violence, punishment, criminal Double degrees
• Crime and criminal justice in Asia justice processes, marginalisation, drugs, The Bachelor of Criminology can be paired with the:
• Comparative criminology in the US cybercrime, risk and surveillance, victimisation • Bachelor of Arts
• Human rights in the criminal and perpetration, youth crime, and crime • Bachelor of Information Technology
justice sphere. prevention and transnational justice practices.
• Bachelor of Laws (Honours).
Entry requirements
Indicative Indicative Monash
COURSE ATAR1 IB1 Guarantee
When students start their Criminology 3 80.00 29 70
Double degrees with:
Criminology degree, it just
Arts 4 84 31 75
blows their mind. It’s exciting
Information Technology 4 81.05 29 75
to be able to see what’s
Laws (Honours) 5.25 98 40 E:94
going on, what’s going wrong,
and how you could have an
impact on the issue.”
DR KATE BURNS
Criminology Honours Coordinator
1 The scores provided are to be used as a guide only, and are either the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made in 2020 or an estimate (E).
For double degree courses you must meet the prerequisites for both courses. See pages 36–39 for a full list of double degree prerequisites.
Course codes and CRICOS codes for double degrees are available at monash.edu/study
12FASCINATED BY
CRIMINAL MINDS?
If you’re interested in studying psychology
alongside your criminology degree, you’ll
want to enrol in the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor
of Criminology double degree. This double
degree gives you the option to take the APAC
accredited psychology extended major and
take part in the Global Immersion Guarantee
(see page 5).
Discover why studying Criminology
matters by scanning the code or
heading to youtu.be/8vWV_2upoAU
What your course will look like
YEAR 1
Semester 1 The global crime problem The complexity of crime Arts/criminology elective Free elective
Punishment, courts Crime prevention and
Semester 2 Arts/criminology elective Free elective
and corrections crime control
YEAR 2
Semester 1 Indigenous justice Victims, justice and the law Free elective Free elective
Semester 2 Crime and justice policy Criminology elective Free elective Free elective
YEAR 3
Semester 1 Professional project 1 Crime, risk and security Criminology elective Free elective
Semester 2 Professional project 2 Criminology elective Criminology elective Free elective
Core units Arts/Criminology elective Professional project Free elective
13BACHELOR OF
GLOBAL STUDIES
Clayton
3 years
February
If you aspire to become a leader in creating social change, then the Bachelor of Global
CAREER OPTIONS Studies is the course for you. You’ll learn how to critically analyse global challenges
• Diplomacy facing cultures and communities around the world, and how to apply your knowledge to
• Politics and government these challenges and devise imaginative and well-informed solutions to help solve them.
• The environmental sector
The Bachelor of Global Studies has many Double degrees allow you to combine two
• International development
exciting features, including core units on areas of interest and gain expertise in both.
• Foreign affairs leadership development, project-based learning, As a graduate you’ll have greater career flexibility,
• International relations internship placements with industries and and because the double degree is completed in
• Trade organisations who are leading advocates for a shorter time than two single degrees, you’ll be
• Defence social change around the world, a broad range saving time and money.
• Immigration of electives that train you to think across different
• Human rights disciplines, an overseas study component, and Internships
• Mediation the option of doing a double degree with Laws There are many opportunities within the course
• Lobbying (Honours), Science or Commerce. to take an internship, where you can apply your
• Advocacy knowledge to a professional work environment
• International communications
Overseas study and gain valuable experience and insights into the
specialist Integral to this course is overseas study that ‘real-world’ environment. Internships are available
• The non-government sector can be completed across a full semester or with a wide range of organisations and count as
• And much more.
taken intensively. You could take units offered credit towards your degree.
at a Monash international location, join in one
of our many study tours, or study at one of our Course structure
Find out more at monash.edu/ prestigious partner universities. It’s compulsory Three core units on
study/course/a2001 to take at least three overseas study units, but ‘Leadership for social change’:
you can take more if you want. With partnerships These units are exclusive to the Bachelor of
with more than 150 universities worldwide, our Global Studies and are taken over three years.
CRICOS CODE: 083203B
study centre in Prato, Italy, and a campus in You’ll learn about forms of leadership, drivers
Malaysia, you’re spoilt for choice. of social change and how to apply your learning
in practical and professional real-life contexts.
Engaging with industry
Classes are mainly workshops where you’ll
With its own advisory board, the Bachelor of
GLOBAL IMMERSION engage in problem-based learning and develop
Global Studies is in a unique position to draw on
GUARANTEE skills in creativity, teamwork, cross-cultural
the advice and perspectives of industry experts.
Being a student in the Bachelor collaboration, critical thinking, self-learning
The board consists of professionals from diverse
of Global Studies means you’ll and analytical writing.
backgrounds with direct links to business,
have access to the Monash Arts government and the social sector. They provide Twelve units from one of the
Global Immersion Guarantee – an vital guidance, advice and feedback to inform our following specialisations:
opportunity to spend two weeks program development and to ensure the course • Cultural competence
studying in China, India, Indonesia, delivers the best outcomes for you. • Human rights
Italy or Malaysia, with airfares and
• International relations
accommodation covered as part of Double degrees • International studies.
your degree. For more information, The Bachelor of Global Studies can be taken
visit monash.edu/arts/global- as a double degree with the: Eight free elective units:
immersion-guarantee With these units you can study units from
• Bachelor of Commerce
Arts or from another area such as Information
• Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Technology, Science or Business. You could
• Bachelor of Science.
also use these electives to do an internship or
study overseas.
Entry requirements
Indicative Indicative Monash
COURSE ATAR1 IB1 Guarantee
Global Studies 3 90.00 34 85
1 The scores provided are to be used as a guide only, and are
either the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made in
Double degrees with:
2020 or an estimate (E). For double degree courses you must Commerce 4 94.25 37 86
meet the prerequisites for both courses. See pages 36–39
for a full list of double degree prerequisites. Course codes and Laws (Honours) 5.25 98 40 94
CRICOS codes for double degrees are available at
monash.edu/study
Science 4 90.00 34 85
14What your course will look like
YEAR 1
Semester 1 Leadership for social change Specialisation Elective Elective
Semester 2 Specialisation Specialisation Elective Elective
YEAR 2
Semester 1 Leadership for social change Specialisation Specialisation Elective
Semester 2 Specialisation Specialisation Specialisation Specialisation
YEAR 3
Semester 1 Specialisation Specialisation Elective Elective
Semester 2 Leadership for social change (double unit) Specialisation Elective
Core units Specialisation Elective
SPECIALISATIONS
Cultural competence International relations
Extend your studies of leadership, culture and globalisation by focusing What are the dynamics of global politics and economics? Gain an
on communication across cultural borders. By studying one of eight understanding of the relationships between political institutions,
internationally important languages – Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, international organisations, and governmental and non-governmental
Korean or a European language (French, German, Italian or Spanish) – actors. Grasp evidence-based explanations to study war and conflict,
you’ll deepen your cross-cultural skills and knowledge. All languages are development, financial and other crises at a global level. You’ll undertake
available for beginners through to those with proficiency. You’ll also study in-depth study of topics of contemporary significance such as terrorism
topics such as managing intercultural communication, and the skills you and political violence, global governance, international security and
build will enable you to apply your knowledge in real-world contexts. foreign policy.
Human rights International studies
In the era of globalisation, one of the most important concepts in In order to be competitive in the international marketplace of products,
international affairs is human rights. What are human rights? Are human ideas and knowledge, we need to understand how people experience
rights culturally relative? How can human rights be justified? You’ll learn different cultures. International studies develops this understanding by
how human rights help to address issues such as global poverty, unequal exploring the issues and events that have shaped and continue to shape
access to medicine, warfare, terrorism, children’s rights, humanitarian our world. You’ll examine such diverse topics as the role of cities as
intervention, torture, surveillance and more. drivers of change, migrant and refugee experiences, power and poverty,
and tradition and popular culture. In doing so, you’ll develop a solid
understanding of European and Asian cultural studies, and of networks
of relations between Europe, Asia and Australia.
Learning in different contexts in
different countries enriches the
learning experience so much.
Students work together as a team
to tackle some of the world’s most
pressing issues.”
DR SUSAN CARLAND
Director of the Bachelor of Global Studies
Head to Borneo with Susan and her
students by scanning this code or visiting
youtu.be/bsNXlOIgZuU
15BACHELOR OF
MEDIA COMMUNICATION
Caulfield
3 years
February and July
A degree for today’s media world, the Bachelor of Media Communication addresses
CAREER OPTIONS the growing demand for graduates with new and diverse skills in communication, and
• Social media manager a critical understanding of how media influences our lives.
• Journalist You’ll be part of a new generation of thinkers Free electives
• Video producer and future-driven media and communication There are eight free electives in the course.
• Media content coordinator professionals who’ll challenge convention That means you’ll have the flexibility to take
• Public relations professional and devise solutions that’ll take us into units from another discipline within Arts such as
• Digital communications strategist the next century. politics or a language or from another faculty such
• Researcher as Business, IT or Science. These electives will
• Media educator Graduate with a portfolio that complement your specialisation and add diversity
• Television producer will make you stand out to your skill set, making you stand out from
• Radio broadcaster You’ll develop your practical experience and your peers.
• Movie critic work-ready skills to build a portfolio of real work
• Publisher throughout your course. This could be projects Core units
• Content writer such as a documentary, short film or digital Media challenges
• Film director marketing campaign, depending on your interest This unit addresses the great media challenges
area. The result is tangible pieces of work you can of our time. Learn how to critically analyse and
• Broadcast presenter
take out and show to potential employers. think strategically about how to tackle today’s
• Location manager
problems, as well as those that lie ahead.
• And much more. What you’ll study
The course comprises core units, a specialisation Communicating in the digital era
and electives. You can tailor it to suit your interest Become proficient in areas such as video
Find out more at monash.edu/ production, broadcasting, news reporting,
study/course/a2002 by choosing your specialisation and electives.
In your final year you can do either an internship advertising and social media. Learn to combine
critical skills in digital literacy with practical
or a professional project.
CRICOS CODE: 093854F skills in media production to develop your
Double degrees overall digital knowledge.
The Bachelor of Media Communication can Media communication practice labs
be paired with the: With our purpose-built media labs, you’ll
? • Bachelor of Business
• Bachelor of Business Administration
have the opportunity to experience what it’s
like to work in a professional media environment
DID YOU KNOW? right on campus. Experiment with different
• Bachelor of Design
The multi-million-dollar Monash kinds of technology – from working in live and
• Bachelor of Fine Art
Media Lab is one of Australia’s most post-production TV studios, or the latest radio
advanced media facilities. Used • Bachelor of Marketing.
broadcast facilities.
for teaching as well as production/
commercial use, the facilities include:
Internship Professional placement
If you’re interested in gaining valuable work In your final year you’ll have the opportunity
• Newsroom with workstations and
experience, you can apply for an internship to bring together your in-depth knowledge
a video wall
through our extensive network of industry and skills with either an internship or
• TV studio with HD cameras,
partners within Australia and around the world. professional project.
cyclorama, green screen, make-up
The internship runs in the final year of
room, news desk
your course. It’ll give you the opportunity to
• Control room with multiview
build networks and make contacts for your
panels, vision mixer, audio desk, career development.
electronic news production system,
cuescript, teradek, talkback,
sienna media management
• Radio studios with control room Entry requirements
• Theatrette to seat 30
• As well as editing suites, Indicative Indicative Monash
Course ATAR1 IB1 Guarantee
voice over rooms and Mac labs.
Media Communication 3 80.40 29 70
Double degrees with:
Art History and Curating 4 E:80 31 75
Business 4 84.60 30 75
Business Administration 4 E:80.35 E:29 75
Design 4 87.25 32 78
1 For double degree courses you must meet the prerequisites for
both courses. See pages 36–39 for a full list of double degree Fine Arts 4 E:86+ RC E:30+ RC 75
prerequisites. Course codes and CRICOS codes for double
degrees are available at monash.edu/study
Marketing 4 84.85 31 75
16What your course will look like
YEAR 1
Semester 1 Media challenges Specialisation Specialisation Free elective
Semester 2 Communicating in the digital era Specialisation Specialisation Free elective
YEAR 2
Semester 1 Specialisation Specialisation Free elective Free elective
Semester 2 Specialisation Media communication practice lab Media communication practice lab Free elective
YEAR 3
Semester 1 Specialisation Specialisation Specialisation Free elective
Semester 2 Industry internship or media communication practice lab Free elective Free elective
Core units Specialisation Elective
SPECIALISATIONS
There are four specialisations to choose from. If you’re not sure which This specialisation also provides you with the skills required to research,
to pursue, you can start with two specialisations in first-year and make plan and implement a strategic public relations campaign.
a decision in second-year.
You’ll have the opportunity to work with real clients where you’ll gain
Journalism insights into ethical communication practice as well as the skills needed
for a professional career in communication.
Make the news and make stories that matter. Spanning digital, audio,
video and print media, this specialisation makes use of the Monash Media Screen
Lab to give you the practical and creative skills required to excel in a
Screen industries, technologies and cultures are changing faster than
rewarding journalism career.
ever. This specialisation gives you the knowledge to understand these
Media transformations, navigating how film, television and newer screen
formats have led to and function within contemporary media ecologies.
You’ll become a true media expert in today’s fast-evolving world, building
skills and knowledge in media research, management, communication and You’ll study an extensive range of units. Looking at global and local
policy. You’ll develop skills in media analysis that have applications across film cultures, you’ll examine the power and influence screen has to
a wide range of professional contexts – from social media strategy in share stories, and its ability to influence and change society.
organisations to media management and communication, and media policy.
The screen specialisation also develops your practical video production
Public relations skills relevant to a broad range of media platforms and screen cultures.
You’ll learn how to research, develop, apply then evaluate communication
strategies. You’ll develop global perspectives, understand the importance
of the management of stakeholder relationships and reputation,
acquire skills in public opinion analysis, learn to identify and manage
organisational issues, and develop a crisis management plan.
The highlight of this course has
been doing all the practical work.
The biggest thing is to utilise the
facilities and the equipment here,
because there’s just so much and
everyone is really welcoming and
open for you to use it.”
CLAIRE CORBEL
Bachelor of Media Communication
Watch Claire give the lowdown on
her favourite student experiences
by scanning this code or visiting
youtu.be/ddc4bNIiQ10
17Clayton
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
3 years The Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music has one of the most comprehensive music
programs in the country. We excel in classical, jazz and popular music performance.
February and July We have vibrant programs in composition, improvisation and creative music technology.
CAREER OPTIONS You’ll collaborate with international artists, Double degrees
• Accompanist learn from accomplished teaching staff, study and The Bachelor of Music can be paired with the:
• Artist manager perform in New York or Prato, Italy, and perform • Bachelor of Arts
• Audio engineer to audiences across the country with an ensemble • Bachelor of Commerce
• Audio visual production or orchestra.
• Bachelor of Education (Honours),
• Composer including VIT registration
How the course is structured
• Conductor • Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
The course comprises 24 units. These units work
• Critic • Bachelor of Science.
through three themes and electives.
• Editor
• Festival producer Themes Other ways to study music
• Film scoring Music specialist study
in your course
• Marketing and communications You can include non-practical music units in your
Choose from one of the following specialisations:
• Mastering Bachelor of Arts course as a major, a minor or
• Music performance (classical or jazz)
• Music journalism use your free electives. If you’re studying another
• Popular music
• Music publishing Monash course, you can use your electives to
• Composition and music technology take non-practical music units.
• Music writer • Ethnomusicology and musicology.
• Performance
Music theory and ear training Performance opportunities
• Producer
These units integrate the development of aural Monash is renowned for its performance
• Publisher
skills with the theoretical understanding of music opportunities and we have a diverse range of
• Social media
through listening, analysis, performance, notation small and large ensembles, including piano
• Teaching ensembles, choral groups (gospel, contemporary
and composition.
and classical), electronic laptop, new music,
Music context study string sinfonia, wind symphony, funk, pop,
Find out more at monash.edu/
Learn about music and music-making in Latin jazz, Gamelan, small jazz ensembles
study/course/a2003
a variety of cultural, historical, social and (including Australian jazz and Brazilian) as well
professional settings. as the Monash Art Ensemble and the Monash
CRICOS CODE: 017113G Academy Orchestra.
Electives
There are eight free electives that you can
take from Music, Arts, Business, IT or Science.
For example, you could complement your studies
? with a language or marketing units from the
DID YOU KNOW? Business school.
We’re the only university in Victoria
to offer double degrees with music.
Entry requirements
WORLD-CLASS Indicative Indicative Monash
DIGITAL HUB COURSE ATAR1 IB1 Guarantee
Monash’s Digital Hub enables Music 3 E:70+ RC E:25+ RC 70+ RC
incoming and outgoing audio- Double degrees with:
visual streaming that globalises Arts 4 E:83+ RC E:30+ RC 75+ RC
students’ learning experience Commerce 4 E:92.85 RC E:35 RC 86 RC
by empowering them to engage Education (Honours) in Primary Education 4.25 E:81.5+ RC E:30+ RC 77 RC
in real-time performance and
Education (Honours) in Secondary Education 4.25 E:85.80+ RC E:31+ RC 77 RC
teaching opportunities with
Laws (Honours) 5.25 E:98 RC E:40 RC 94 RC
performance heroes from around
the world. The Hub is leveraged Science 4 E:88.88+ RC E:33 RC 75+ RC
for collaborative performance
experiences and the creation
of digital portfolios for all
music students.
1 The scores provided are to be used as a guide only, and are either the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made in 2020 or an estimate (E).
For double degree courses you must meet the prerequisites for both courses. See pages 36–39 for a full list of double degree prerequisites. Course
codes and CRICOS codes for double degrees are available at monash.edu/study
2 Not available with all specialisations.
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