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2020 ARTS, HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND PERFORMING ARTS UNDERGRADUATE COURSE GUIDE
WHY MONASH
ARTS?
If your ambition is to explore the world of ideas,
cultures and places in an environment where
you’ll be inspired, supported and challenged,
then Monash Arts is the place to be.
CONTENTS
The Monash Arts experience 2
Student life, uni life 4
Learning abroad 6
Be career ready 8
Internships9
Bachelor of Arts 10
Bachelor of Arts double degrees 12
Bachelor of Arts/
Master’s double degrees 13
Diplomas13
Bachelor of Criminology 14
Bachelor of Global Studies 16
Bachelor of Media Communication 18
Bachelor of Music 20
Areas of study 22
Areas of study descriptions 23
Pathways into Monash Arts 43
Academic prerequisites 44
Domestic student entry requirements 44
International student entry requirements46
How to apply 48
Course information fast facts
Look for these icons on each course page
for key information.
Location
Duration
Intakes
NOTE: The entry requirements listed on the course pages
are for domestic students only. International student entry
requirements are located on pages 46-47.
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MONASH
ARTS
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 choosing from the Bachelor of Criminology,
international development. And while they may Bachelor of Global Studies, Bachelor of
have international reputations, our academics Media Communication or Bachelor of Music.
are renowned for being approachable, friendly
Along the way you’ll shape your own future
and keen for you to succeed.
as you explore experiences such as studying
Flexibility and choice are also reasons students overseas, internships, field trips, double
tell us they prefer Monash Arts. Flexible degrees, 40 areas of study, and leadership,
course structures mean you can make the career and volunteering programs.
most of the amazing opportunities on offer.
UNDERSTANDING THE TERMINOLOGY
Comprehensive degree Major
In the Faculty of Arts, this refers to the A major is eight units from the same area of
Bachelor of Arts. A comprehensive degree study. In the Bachelor of Arts you can choose
gives you the choice and flexibility to select to study one or two majors, and you don’t have
your units (subjects), and normally requires to decide on your major straight away.
you to complete 24 units, including specific
requirements such as completing an Arts Minor
major and an Arts minor. A minor is four units from the same area
of study.
Specialist degree
In the Faculty of Arts, this refers to the Specialisation
Bachelor of Criminology, Bachelor of Global An Arts specialisation consists of 10-12 units
Studies, Bachelor of Media Communication and is a requirement of any of the specialist
and Bachelor of Music. You need to complete degrees.
24 units, including specific requirements such
as completing a specialisation. In a specialist Elective
degree, you start studying your chosen area There are eight units of free electives in your
of study straight away. Arts course which can be taken from Arts,
Business, IT or Science.
Units
Sometimes called a subject, units are usually
worth six credit points. You need to complete
144 credit points in a three-year degree. Some
second-year and third-year units are worth
12 credit points, and are counted as two units
– these units have a higher workload.
Areas of study
An ‘area of study’ is a field of knowledge
– for example, literary studies or sociology.
Areas of study are sometimes called
‘disciplines’. See page 22.
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TOP 1% IN THE WORLD
We’re ranked in the top 1 per cent of
universities worldwide for humanities
and social sciences.
UNIQUE OVERSEAS
STUDY EXPERIENCES
We provide overseas study and
international immersion experiences
for more students than any other
university in Australia. See page 6.
INTERNSHIPS
AND INDUSTRY
PARTNERSHIPS
All of our courses offer internship
experiences either in Australia or
overseas. Build your networks and
unlock a world of career opportunities.
See page 9.
DOUBLE DEGREE
OPTIONS
You’re spoilt for choice with more
than 40 double degree combinations
to select from.
BACHELOR OF
ARTS/MASTER’S
DOUBLE DEGREE
Plan ahead and graduate with a
bachelor’s and a master’s degree
in four years. See page 13.
BE SUPPORTED
There are many ways to engage with
university life and be supported. Our
Peers, Ambassadors, Leaders (PAL)
and First in the Family (FIF) programs
are just two examples of how we
support you. See page 4.
3
STUDENT LIFE,
UNI LIFE
A new 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.
We want you to get the most out of your studies while enjoying everything
university life has to offer, and there are many ways to get involved.
Develop your leadership and interpersonal skills with Monash clubs and
societies and be career-ready by the time you finish your course. Embrace
the University’s vibrant campus culture with live music performances
and a weekly campus market during semester.
With more than 100 clubs and societies to choose from, there’s sure
to be one that suits you. Get active with Monash Sport, work on your
fire‑twirling skills with the Juggling and Fire-twirling Club, harvest your
own fresh vegetables with the Monash Permaculture Society, or live
out your Harry Potter dreams leading the Monash Muggles to victory
in a game of quidditch.
Late-night library hours and free intercampus shuttle buses make it
even easier to fit studying into your schedule. You can build a professional
portfolio of published work in student magazines and media channels
Lot’s Wife, Esperanto and Mojo to show potential employers.
Unique to the Faculty of Arts is the highly successful
Peers, Ambassadors, Leaders (PAL) program, which
offers support and networking opportunities for
students while building skills in peer support,
mentoring, teamwork and leadership.
Our First in the Family program recognises
the unique challenges faced by students
who are the first of their generation to attend
university. We offer support through social
events, as well as academic and social
mentoring to help give you a head start
towards achieving your goals.
For a quick look at what it’s like to study Arts
at Monash, including places and spaces,
visit arts.monash.edu/student-life
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5
LEARNING
ABROAD
Amazing experiences beyond the classroom. HOW STUDYING OVERSEAS
CAN GIVE YOU AN EDGE
Monash Arts has the most extensive overseas study opportunities
There are many benefits to studying overseas. Research has shown
of any university in Australia. Whether you go for two weeks or
that students with international study experience:
two semesters, there’s a program to suit your interests, curiosities
• have better grades throughout their degree
and study needs.
• are more employable once they graduate
We have partnerships with more than 100 universities worldwide, • earn more throughout their career.
a study centre in Prato, Italy, and campuses in Malaysia and South
Africa. And if you’re a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Global Studies You’ll expand your worldview through experiencing different cultures
student, you’ll have access to the Global Immersion Guarantee. and ways of doing things. You’ll build your self-confidence, and be
more adaptable and independent. You’ll also develop skills in effective
communication, collaboration and time management.
Image courtesy of Emma Tkalcevic.
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WHERE CAN I GO? GLOBAL IMMERSION GUARANTEE
Arts study tours The Monash Arts Global Immersion Guarantee (GIG) is a ground-breaking
initiative that will enable you to explore first-hand the relationships
Programs vary in length from two to four weeks. They’re taught
between society, technology and the environment. It’s a two-week,
intensively so you can complete a full unit in that time. Another bonus is
funded study trip for all first-year Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Global
that they run between semesters, which means you can continue to travel
Studies students to one of five international destinations – China, India,
after completing your program and you could finish your degree sooner.
Indonesia, Italy or Malaysia.
The programs are as varied as the humanities and social sciences
GIG is about innovating and putting your degree into practice by
themselves, from languages to politics and history, and the experiences
responding to some of the world’s biggest challenges. Engage with
for each are unique. Some examples of what you could do include:
people and organisations already working on these issues, and you’ll
• creating journalism stories while joining the Engineers without Borders
have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the complexities and
study tour of Cambodia challenges involved in implementing sustainable and innovative
• undertaking archaeological fieldwork and excavation in Italy solutions – all skills your future employers will look for.
• jamming with jazz masters in New York
• engaging with cultural identities while considering the key challenges China
they face in Cuba today Travelling between two cities (Beijing, Suzhou or Shanghai), you’ll be
• mastering Mandarin in China immersed in the work of China’s businesses and universities that are
• comparing crime and social control in the US or Asia focused on advancing innovative and creative solutions to some of the
• unravelling genocide in Europe. world’s major challenges.
Arts Semester in Prato India
Make the Monash Prato Centre your European study base. Close to Florence Based at the TATA Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai, you’ll
in the picturesque landscape of Tuscany, the Monash Prato Centre is located navigate the environmental challenges faced by India’s biggest and
in the beautiful 18th-century Palazzo Vaj right in the centre of Prato. most populated city.
Against this historic backdrop, the Arts Semester in Prato program has Indonesia
been carefully designed to make the most of everything Prato has to
You’ll travel to two Indonesian islands to understand how different
offer, including the opportunity to learn from some of the most renowned
communities can balance economic development and environmental
international scholars in their field.
sustainability.
The program is flexible, immersive and enriching. Divided into three-by-
four-week intensive blocks, you can study for the full 12 weeks or take Italy
the option of including some travel time and study for four or eight weeks. Based at the Monash Prato Centre, you’ll be exposed to experts
Some examples of what you can study include: working to mitigate the impact that different industries have on Italy’s
• intensive Italian language natural environment.
• cultural diversity in contemporary Europe
• the Renaissance in Florence
Malaysia
• global connections: understanding cultural literacy. Based at the Monash Malaysia campus in Kuala Lumpur, you’ll
examine a number of sustainability challenges that are confronting
Intensive language programs contemporary Malaysia.
Studying overseas as part of your language major is a great way to Learn more at arts.monash.edu/global-immersion-guarantee
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
Study at our international teaching location in 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 100 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, but you’re still able to
access financial assistance to support your travel.
Find out more at arts.monash.edu/learning-abroad
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BE CAREER READY
Build a portfolio of skills Research
By studying humanities, social sciences or the performing arts, You’ll become a productive researcher, synthesising information
you’ll gain a thorough grounding in the key skills sought by employers, from different resources in order to answer complicated questions.
including agility, lateral thinking and improvisation; skills that surpass
automation. These skills cross discipline boundaries and are Leadership
relevant to all careers. Decision-making, time management and goal-setting are qualities
you’ll develop during your course.
Written and verbal communication
You’ll develop strong skills in communication that enable you to Interdisciplinary thinking and training
express your ideas clearly, form an opinion, argue persuasively This means analysing problems from several different perspectives
and think logically. and arriving at a solution through recognising how each of the
alternative approaches influences the others.
Interpersonal skills
You’ll be able to work effectively in a team, negotiate outcomes, Career options
build rapport and make decisions. Our graduates go into as many career paths as there are majors.
For example, there are linguists helping to improve the quality of life
Problem-solving and critical thinking for the hearing impaired; anthropologists using their skills to enhance
You’ll learn how to evaluate complex information, analyse the the productivity of large organisations; social entrepreneurs helping
causes of a problem and suggest alternative solutions. people live more sustainably; and criminologists working on policy
change in criminal justice. The opportunities are endless. For more
information about career options, see our areas of study section
on pages 22-42.
8INTERNSHIPS Places where our students have interned
Monash Arts has a dynamic internships • Global Poverty Project in New York
program where you can work in an • The State Museum of Majdanek in Poland
organisation as part of your studies • Mango Communications (communications and public relations)
• Live Performance Australia (policy and research)
and get credit towards your course. • Channel 7
• Johannesburg Holocaust and Genocide Centre
You could be working with a member of state parliament, building
a school in a developing nation, working behind the scenes at a • Ernst & Young
television station, or as a researcher with a non-profit organisation. • Oxfam
The opportunities are endless. • Australian Embassy in Rome
• Melbourne Writers Festival
Advantages of doing an internship • American Chamber of Commerce
• You’ll gain valuable work experience that counts towards • Korean Consulate-General
your degree. • Penang House of Music in Malaysia
• It can add more meaning to your study because it gives • Creative Innovation Global (events and marketing)
you the chance to apply what you’re learning in class to a • Melbourne Festival.
real‑world context.
Discover more at arts.monash.edu/WIL-Internships
• It’ll provide valuable networking opportunities – you’ll link up
with people who can give you advice and introduce you to
groups and networks.
• You can do an internship overseas and build your intercultural
skills at the same time.
9Clayton, Caulfield
BACHELOR OF ARTS
3 years full-time Our world needs graduates who thrive in • Capstone: a third-year unit where you
an era of uncertainty and change. In the demonstrate advanced knowledge of
February and July your major. This could be a supervised
Monash Bachelor of Arts you’ll cultivate research project or an internship with
your intellect, foster your passions an industry partner.
CAREER OPTIONS
Communications, corporate and develop your capacity to ask the
and tourism sectors, diplomacy, questions and find the solutions required The minor
directing, editing, education, film, to transform our world. We support you Four units make up your minor. They’re all from
foreign affairs, gallery curating, the same area of study, but this will be different
to become enterprising and passionate
human rights, Indigenous affairs, to your major. There’s one, sometimes two,
advocates for social change. gateway units in your minor, but no cornerstone
international development,
international relations, journalism, The Bachelor of Arts is designed to give you or capstone.
linguistics, management, marketing maximum flexibility and choice. You can choose Arts electives
and advertising, media, multicultural from more than 40 areas of study to build a
These four units can be from any area of study
affairs, policy writing, politics, genuinely transformative experience. The course
in Arts.
public relations, scriptwriting, social is built around deeply enriching experiences,
justice, sustainability, theatre, trade, including local and international internships, Free electives
translating and interpreting. professional engagements and entrepreneurial These are eight units that can be from Arts or
opportunities, and the choice of more than 50 another Monash course. You can structure these
Discover where a Monash Bachelor global immersion programs. You’ll develop a to suit your interests – for example, you could
of Arts can take you at unique graduate profile, preparing you to live add a second major which gives you two areas
monash.edu/what-a-week and work in complex and culturally diverse of expertise.
environments, while building a community
Find out more at arts.monash. of like-minded peers. Taking advantage of
edu/undergraduate-studies/ If studying overseas appeals to you, then
the flexible structure
bachelor-of-arts/ Monash Arts is the place to be. Whether it’s While there are aspects of the course structure
comparing criminal justice systems in the US, that are fixed, (i.e. you must complete a major,
exploring genocide and memory in Rwanda, a minor and four other Arts units), there’s still
VTAC: 2800228131 / 2800328131
COURSE CODE: A2000 cultural diversity in Europe or engaging with the plenty of flexibility. That’s because we want you
CRICOS CODE: 075404D
history and culture of Cuba, there’s plenty of to take advantage of the choice and opportunities
opportunity for you to broaden your knowledge we offer, but it also means you can design the
and life experience with short study trips or course to suit your needs and interests as they
semester‑long opportunities. evolve. Some examples of what we mean by
‘flexible’ are:
GLOBAL IMMERSION The major • you can decide your major in second-year
GUARANTEE • you can start your minor in second-year
Eight units make up your major. These units
Being a Bachelor of Arts student,
are from the same area of study3 – for example, • you can use the eight free electives to make
you’ll have access to the Monash
anthropology, French studies or politics. There are up a second major, two minors, a minor plus
Arts Global Immersion Guarantee
many units to choose from but there are also electives, or just electives. These can be from
– an opportunity to spend two
some compulsory units. These are called gateway, Arts, Business, IT or Science.
weeks studying in China, India,
cornerstone and capstone units, which have been
Indonesia, Italy or Malaysia, with
designed to help you consolidate your learning so
airfares and accommodation covered
you can get the most out of your major.
as part of your degree. For more
information, visit arts.monash. • Gateway: a first-year foundation unit
edu/undergraduate/global- introducing you to the major.
immersionguarantee/
• Cornerstone: a second-year unit that
focuses on making sure you have a solid
grasp of your major.
INTERNSHIPS
An internship is often the first
step of your career. You’ll have Entry requirements
the opportunity to undertake an
internship in the final year of your Indicative Indicative Monash
COURSE ATAR1 IB1 Guarantee2
course. We’ll help match you to a
role that’s aligned with your skills Arts (Clayton) 3 83 30 75
and interests, giving you the chance Arts (Caulfield) 3 78 28 75
to build networks and make contacts
for your career development.
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 2019 or an estimate (E).
2 This guarantee doesn’t apply to the Laws pathway, which requires an ATAR of 90+.
3 Refer to pages 22-42 for a comprehensive listing of areas of study available in your Arts degree.
10Studying an Arts degree gave me
the freedom to pursue a broad range
of interests outside of my major,
from sociology and film studies, to
philosophy and history. My minor in
Italian studies was enhanced by the
opportunity to take part in a study
tour at the Monash Prato Centre
in Italy – a truly immersive learning
experience. But my public relations
internship with PPR Australia was
the most rewarding aspect of my
course. It provided me with an
excellent foundation of skills and
the confidence to launch my
career in communications.”
BIANCA LOCASTO
Bachelor of Arts (2017)
What your course will look like
The Bachelor of Arts is a three-year course with 24 units, divided up as follows:
YEAR 1
Semester 1 Major (gateway) Minor (gateway) Arts elective Free elective
Semester 2 Major (gateway) Minor Arts elective Free elective
YEAR 2
Semester 1 Major Minor Arts elective Free elective
Semester 2 Major (cornerstone) Minor Arts elective Free elective
YEAR 3
Semester 1 Major Major Free elective Free elective
Semester 2 Major (capstone) Major Free elective Free elective
11BACHELOR OF ARTS
DOUBLE DEGREES
Multiply your opportunities and become an expert in two There are many benefits to choosing a double degree. You’ll broaden
fields by choosing a double degree course. This allows you your knowledge across two different fields, diversify your skill base
and expand your career opportunities. For example, with a second
to study towards two different bachelor’s degrees at the language you could work in multiple countries; with journalism skills you
same time, providing you with more career flexibility and could communicate scientific findings to a broader audience; or with
opportunities. knowledge in international relations you could expand your career options
as a lawyer. A double degree may also fit the profession and field you
A double degree doesn’t mean double the work; in fact, it takes two years
want to work in – for example, working as an international development
less to complete than if you studied the courses separately. A typical
lawyer (Arts/Laws), a scientific journalist (Arts/Science), an international
double degree takes four years and comprises 32 units, 16 from each
diplomat (Arts/Business) or a music critic (Arts/Music).
course. Some double degrees are longer – for example, the Bachelor of
Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts combination takes five years.
Entry requirements
Indicative Indicative Monash
COURSE ATAR1 IB1 Guarantee2
Double degrees with:
Business 4 83.60 30 75
Business Administration 4 E:80 E:29 E:70
Commerce 4 92.45 35 86
Education (Honours) in Primary Education 4.25 E:84+ RC E:30+ RC 75 RC
Education (Honours) in Secondary Education 4.25 E:80+ RC E:29+ RC 75 RC
Engineering (Honours) 3 5 94.10 36 86
Fine Art 4 80.05 RC 29 RC 75 RC
Information Technology 4 86.70 31 75
International Business 4 83.45 30 75
Laws (Honours) 5.25 98 40 94
Marketing 4 81.35 29 75
Music 4 E:83+ RC E:30+ RC 75 RC
Science 4 85 31 75
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 (gateway) Minor (gateway) Other degree Other degree
Semester 2 Major (gateway) Minor Other degree Other degree
YEAR 2
Semester 1 Major Minor Other degree Other degree
Semester 2 Major (cornerstone) Minor Other degree Other degree
YEAR 3
Semester 1 Major Arts elective Other degree Other degree
Semester 2 Major Arts elective Other degree Other degree
YEAR 4
Semester 1 Major Arts elective Other degree Other degree
Semester 2 Major (capstone) Arts elective Other 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 2019 or an estimate (E). For double degree courses you must meet the prerequisites for both
courses. See pages 44-47 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 44-47 for a full list of double degree prerequisites. Course codes and CRICOS codes for double
degrees are available at monash.edu/study
4 A master’s degree is a more advanced degree, usually taken after completing a bachelor’s degree.
12BACHELOR OF ARTS/
MASTER’S DOUBLE DEGREES
With Arts you can graduate with a bachelor’s and a master’s4
degree in just four years. After completing two years of your
Bachelor of Arts course, and providing you’re a high-achieving
DIPLOMAS
An alternative to the double degree is a diploma, which
student, you can take master’s-level units as your electives in allows you to take additional studies in Arts while completing
third-year. any Monash course. It’s the equivalent to eight units, which
You then complete the rest of your master’s course in fourth-year. make up a major. Diplomas are taught alongside your degree
You can match your Bachelor of Arts with a master’s degree in: course and add an extra year of study.
• Applied Linguistics • Diploma of Liberal Arts – choose any Arts area of study
• Communications and Media Studies available as a major except for languages.
• Cultural and Creative Industries
• Diploma of Languages – allows you to study Chinese,
• International Development Practice
French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean,
• International Relations
Spanish or Ukrainian. There are different entry levels so
• International Sustainable Tourism Management you can commence as a beginner in the language or with
• Interpreting and Translation Studies (4.5 years) a language background.
• Journalism
• Public Policy You can apply for entry to either of these diplomas only after
• Strategic Communications Management
you’ve accepted your offer into your main course at Monash.
By taking advantage of a Bachelor of Arts/master’s double degree
you can:
• refine your skills and knowledge in a field you’re really interested in
• make yourself more employable with two degrees
• save time (six to 12 months) and reduce fee debt.
Doing a double degree of Arts Law has opened
up more opportunities to learn holistically than
I ever could have gotten with a single degree.
My Arts criminology major has allowed me to
see the policy background and context for the
practical applications I learn in my Law degree.
Even subjects I took because they ‘just looked
interesting’, including a human geography minor,
have allowed me to learn from leading researchers
and led me to hone my skills and specialise my
knowledge. Because of this, I’ve been able to both
broaden and deepen my knowledge of criminal
law and development, opening myself up to new
interests and career pathways.”
MARY PIROZEK
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
13BACHELOR OF
CRIMINOLOGY
Clayton
3 years
February and July Global reach and focus
Improve responses to crime
CAREER OPTIONS and criminality. Throughout the course you’ll be challenged to
apply abstract knowledge to real-world problems
There’s an increasing global Criminology is the study of crime and of crime and justice, and develop solutions.
demand for graduates with a social control. Crime – how we define it, You’ll also have the opportunity to travel
deep understanding of the role of how we understand its causes and the ways internationally and meet criminal justice experts
crime in contemporary social and we respond to it – provides a window into from across the world through a selection of
economic life, and well-developed society’s challenges, values and aspirations. exclusive field trips.
professional skills in understanding This course offers students a world-leading
global issues in crime. program delivered by a team of outstanding The field trips offer a truly immersive learning
teachers and researchers. experience to complement the academic
On completion of this course,
knowledge you’ll gain in class, allowing you
you’ll be prepared to work in a broad You’ll consider the local, national and global to engage in context and gain a genuine
range of professional domains, aspects of crime and justice, and become understanding of the human realities behind
including international criminal familiar with a range of lenses for understanding the study of criminology.
justice organisations, anti-corruption and assessing the impact of society’s changing
organisations, human rights, the responses to crime and justice. You’ll gain an Collaboration and innovation
police force, the courts system, the understanding of victimisation and perpetration, Through multiple opportunities for engagement
Department of Justice, Attorney- inequality and its impacts, and approaches with industry, you’ll gain the experience needed
General’s departments, community to understanding crime and difference. to be workplace ready. In the professional project
legal centres, and a range of private Throughout the course you’ll develop your unit, you’ll work closely with our industry partners,
organisations in which criminology capabilities via the key themes of expert opening up new pathways and opportunities for
specialist skills will provide a key knowledge, global reach and focus, and your career, and capping off your Criminology
competitive advantage. collaboration and innovation. study by bringing together your knowledge and
skills in your final year. The professional project
Expert knowledge features real-life scenarios, and your work will
Find out more at arts.monash.
You’ll learn about crime committed by individuals, be assessed by both academics and industry.
edu/undergraduate-studies/
groups, organisations and states, and the
bachelor-of-criminology Further opportunities and internships are available
mechanisms of the criminal justice system,
including police, courts and corrections. to you through Arts internships, both in Australia
VTAC: 2800211551 Options are available to develop knowledge and around the world, so you can get hands-on
COURSE CODE: A2008 experience while you gain study credit.
CRICOS CODE: 096756F
of specific criminal concerns, such as sexual
violence, gendered violence, punishment,
criminal justice processes, marginalisation, drugs, Double degrees
cybercrime, risk and surveillance, victimisation The Bachelor of Criminology can be paired with the:
and perpetration, youth crime, and crime • Bachelor of Information Technology
INTERNATIONAL STUDY prevention and transnational justice practices. • Bachelor of Laws (Honours).
OPPORTUNITIES
You’ll also have opportunities to
travel internationally to meet criminal
justice experts through a selection Entry requirements
of exclusive field trips. Study tours Indicative Indicative Monash
include: COURSE ATAR1 IB1 Guarantee
• crime and criminal justice in Asia Criminology 3 80.10 29 70
• comparative criminology in the US Double degrees with:
• human rights and criminal justice Information Technology 4 80.70 29 75
in the US. Laws (Honours) 5.25 E:98 E:40 E:94
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 2019 or an estimate (E).
For double degree courses you must meet the prerequisites for both courses. See pages 44-47 for a full list of double degree prerequisites.
Course codes and CRICOS codes for double degrees are available at monash.edu/study
14What your course will look like
YEAR 1
Semester 1 The global crime problem The complexity of crime Arts/Criminology elective Free elective
Punishment, courts and Controlling crime, controlling
Semester 2 Arts/Criminology elective Free elective
corrections society
YEAR 2
Semester 1 Indigenous justice Victims, justice and the law Free elective Free elective
Semester 2 Crime, justice and the public 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
15BACHELOR OF
GLOBAL STUDIES
Clayton
3 years
February Engaging with industry
If you aspire to become a leader
CAREER OPTIONS in creating social change, then the With its own advisory board, the Bachelor of
Bachelor of Global Studies is the course Global Studies is in a unique position to draw on
Defence, environment, foreign
the advice and perspectives of industry experts.
affairs, government, intelligence, for you. You’ll learn how to critically The board consists of professionals from diverse
international development, analyse global challenges facing cultures backgrounds with direct links to business,
international relations, journalism, and communities around the world, government and the social sector. They provide
media, non-government
organisations, policy analysis,
and how to apply your knowledge to vital guidance, advice and feedback to inform our
these challenges and devise imaginative program development and to ensure the course
politics, trade and translation.
delivers the best outcomes for you.
and well-informed solutions to help
solve them. Double degrees
Find out more at arts.monash.
edu/undergraduate-studies/ The Bachelor of Global Studies has many The Bachelor of Global Studies can be taken
bachelor-of-global-studies exciting features, including core units on as a double degree with the:
leadership development, project-based learning, • Bachelor of Commerce
internship placements with industries and • Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
VTAC: 2800328751
COURSE CODE: A2001 organisations who are leading advocates for • Bachelor of Science.
CRICOS CODE: 083203B social change around the world, a broad range
of electives that train you to think across different Double degrees allow you to combine two
disciplines, an overseas study component, and areas of interest and gain expertise in both.
the option of doing a double degree with Laws As a graduate you’ll have greater career flexibility,
(Honours), Science or Commerce. and because the double degree is completed in
GLOBAL IMMERSION a shorter time than two single degrees, you’ll be
GUARANTEE Overseas study saving time and money.
Being a student in the Bachelor Integral to this course is overseas study that
of Global Studies means you’ll can be completed across a full semester or
Internships
have access to the Monash Arts taken intensively. You could take units offered There are many opportunities within the course
Global Immersion Guarantee – an at a Monash international location, join in one to take an internship, where you can apply your
opportunity to spend two weeks of our many study tours, or study at one of our knowledge to a professional work environment
studying in China, India, Indonesia, prestigious partner universities. It’s compulsory and gain valuable experience and insights into the
Italy or Malaysia, with airfares and to take at least three overseas study units, but ‘real-world’ environment. Internships are available
accommodation covered as part of you can take more if you want. With partnerships with a wide range of organisations and count as
your degree. For more information, with more than 100 universities worldwide, our credit towards your degree.
visit arts.monash.edu/global- study centre in Prato, Italy, and a campus in
immersionguarantee/ Malaysia, you’re spoilt for choice.
Entry requirements
Indicative Indicative Monash
COURSE ATAR1 IB1 Guarantee
Global Studies 3 90.05 33 85
Double degrees with:
Commerce 4 92.35 35 86
Laws (Honours) 5.25 98 40 94
Science 4 90.05 33 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 2019 or an estimate (E).
For double degree courses you must meet the prerequisites for both courses. See pages 44-47 for a full list of double degree prerequisites.
Course codes and CRICOS codes for double degrees are available at monash.edu/study
16What your course will look like
YEAR 1
Semester 1 Leadership for social change Specialisation Free elective Free elective
Semester 2 Specialisation Specialisation Free elective Free elective
YEAR 2
Semester 1 Leadership for social change Specialisation Specialisation Free elective
Semester 2 Specialisation Specialisation Specialisation Free elective
YEAR 3
Semester 1 Specialisation Specialisation Specialisation Free elective
Semester 2 Leadership for social change (double unit) Specialisation Free elective
Three core units on ‘Leadership SPECIALISATIONS International relations
for social change’: What are the dynamics of global politics
These units are exclusive to the Bachelor of Cultural competence and economics? Gain an understanding of
Global Studies and are taken over three years. Extend your studies of leadership, culture and the relationships between political institutions,
You’ll learn about forms of leadership, drivers globalisation by focusing on communication international organisations, and governmental
of social change and how to apply your learning across cultural borders. By studying one of and non-governmental actors. Grasp evidence-
in practical and professional real-life contexts. eight internationally important languages – based explanations to study war and conflict,
Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, development, financial and other crises at a
Classes are mainly workshops where you’ll
Japanese, Korean or Spanish – you’ll deepen global level. You’ll undertake in-depth study
engage in problem-based learning and develop
your cross-cultural skills and knowledge. of topics of contemporary significance such
skills in creativity, teamwork, cross-cultural
All languages are available for beginners as terrorism and political violence, global
collaboration, critical thinking, self-learning
through to those with proficiency. You’ll also governance, international security and
and analytical writing.
study topics such as managing intercultural foreign policy.
Twelve units from one of the communication, and the skills you build will
following specialisations: enable you to apply your knowledge in real- International studies
• Cultural competence world contexts. In order to be competitive in the international
• Human rights marketplace of products, ideas and knowledge,
• International relations Human rights we need to understand how people experience
• International studies. In the era of globalisation, one of the most different cultures. International studies
important concepts in international affairs is develops this understanding by exploring
Eight free elective units: human rights. What are human rights? Are human the issues and events that have shaped and
With these units you can study subjects from rights culturally relative? How can human rights continue to shape our world. You’ll examine
Arts or from another area such as Information be justified? You’ll learn how human rights help such diverse topics as the role of cities as
Technology, Science or Business. You could to address issues such as global poverty, drivers of change, migrant and refugee
also use these electives to do an internship or unequal access to medicine, warfare, terrorism, experiences, power and poverty, and tradition
study overseas. children’s rights, humanitarian intervention, and popular culture. In doing so, you’ll develop
torture, surveillance and more. a solid understanding of European and Asian
cultural studies, and of networks of relations
between Europe, Asia and Australia.
17BACHELOR OF MEDIA
COMMUNICATION
Caulfield
3 years
February and July Internship
A degree for today’s media world,
CAREER OPTIONS the Bachelor of Media Communication If you’re interested in gaining valuable work
addresses the growing demand for experience, you can apply for an internship
The skills you’ll gain with the
through our extensive network of industry
Bachelor of Media Communication graduates with new and diverse partners within Australia and around the world.
creates opportunities in a diverse skills in communication, and a The internship runs in the final year of
range of careers – some of critical understanding of how your course. It’ll give you the opportunity to
which may not even exist yet.
Options include:
media influences our lives. build networks and make contacts for your
career development.
• journalist You’ll be part of a new generation of thinkers
• media researcher and future-driven media and communication Professional project
• broadcaster professionals who’ll challenge convention
This is a major project you produce in
• filmmaker and devise solutions that’ll take us into
collaboration with other students and a
• TV producer the next century.
community partner organisation. It’s your
• TV presenter opportunity to integrate the knowledge and skills
Graduate with a portfolio that
• advertising creative you gain through the course, and use the Monash
will make you stand out Media Lab facilities to produce a unique piece of
• copywriter
You’ll develop your practical experience and work such as a documentary, film, video series,
• digital marketer
work-ready skills to build a portfolio of real work website, installation or multimedia asset.
• content producer
throughout your course. This could be projects
• digital archiving
• music producer for gaming
such as a documentary, short film or digital Free electives
marketing campaign, depending on your interest There are eight free electives in the course.
• social media writer. area. The result is tangible pieces of work you can That means you’ll have the flexibility to take
take out and show to potential employers. units from another discipline within Arts (such
Find out more at arts.monash. as politics or a language) or from another faculty
What you’ll study (such as Business, IT or Science). These electives
edu/undergraduate-studies/
The course comprises core units, a specialisation will complement your specialisation and add
bachelor-of-media-
and electives. You can tailor it to suit your interest diversity to your skill set, making you stand out
communication
by choosing your specialisation and electives. from your peers.
In your final year you can do either an internship
VTAC: 28002211431 or a professional project.
COURSE CODE: A2002
CRICOS CODE: 093854F
Double degrees
The Bachelor of Media Communication can
be paired with the:
• Bachelor of Business
? • Bachelor of Business Administration
• Bachelor of Design
DID YOU KNOW?
• Bachelor of Marketing.
The multi-million-dollar Monash
Media Lab is one of Australia’s most
advanced media facilities. Used
for teaching as well as production/
Entry requirements
commercial use, the facilities include:
• a full broadcast TV and video Indicative Indicative Monash
production studio with an adjacent Course ATAR1 IB1 Guarantee
control room/vision mixing Media Communication 3 80 29 70
production suite Double degrees with:
• radio/sound production studios Business 4 84.10 30 75
with an adjacent control room/ Business Administration 4 E:80 E:29 E:70
audio production suite Design 4 86.60 31 75
• an open-plan newsroom
Marketing 4 83.90 30 75
• additional teaching and learning
laboratories.
1 For double degree courses you must meet the prerequisites for both courses. See pages 44-47 for a full list of double degree prerequisites.
Course codes and CRICOS codes for double degrees are available at monash.edu/study
18What 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
Media communication
Semester 2 Specialisation Free elective Free elective
practice lab
YEAR 3
Semester 1 Specialisation Specialisation Specialisation Free elective
Media communication
Semester 2 Media professional project or placement Free elective
practice lab
Core units SPECIALISATIONS This course also provides you with the skills
These units are unique to the Bachelor of required to research, plan and implement
There are four specialisations to choose from.
Media Communication, and are designed a strategic public relations campaign –
If you’re not sure which to pursue, you can start
to equip you with the required industry skills from objectives, stakeholder identification,
with two specialisations in first-year and make
and knowledge. and strategies and tactics, to budgeting
a decision in second-year.
and evaluation. You’ll gain an understanding
Media challenges of how globalisation and new media impacts
This unit addresses the great media challenges Journalism
public relations practices, and learn about the
of our time. Learn how to critically analyse and Make the news and make stories that matter.
legal and ethical frameworks for the profession.
think strategically about how to tackle today’s Spanning digital, audio, video and print media,
problems, as well as those that lie ahead. this specialisation gives you the sharp and The next step will be producing content for
creative skills required to excel in a rewarding global and local audiences across different
Communicating in the digital era journalism career. Gain expertise in bringing media platforms. You’ll have the opportunity to
Become proficient in areas such as video together journalism practice, theory and work with real clients where you’ll gain insights
production, broadcasting, news reporting, empirical research, with advanced skills in into ethical communication practice as well as
advertising and social media. Learn to combine research, writing and communication for the skills needed for a professional career in
critical skills in digital literacy with practical professional practice. You’ll grasp all production communication.
skills in media production to develop your technologies using the celebrated Monash
overall digital knowledge. Media Lab, and realise the ethical principles Screen
Media communication practice labs in journalism that form an essential component Screen industries, technologies and
With our new purpose-built media labs, of a democratic society. cultures are changing faster than ever.
you’ll have the opportunity to experience This specialisation gives you the knowledge
what it’s like to work in a professional media Media to understand these transformations,
environment right on campus. Experiment with You’ll become a true media expert in today’s navigating how film, television and newer
different kinds of technology – from working fast-evolving world, building skills and screen formats have led to and function
in live and post-production TV studios, or the knowledge in media research, management, within contemporary media ecologies.
latest radio broadcast facilities. communication and policy. You’ll examine
You’ll study an extensive range of units
digital and social media, and the ways they’ve
Professional placement covering historical, analytical and practical
transformed broadcasting, print media and
In your final year you’ll have the opportunity approaches to screen content and formats
other more traditional media forms. You’ll gain
to bring together your in-depth knowledge from around the world. You’ll look at Australian,
in-depth knowledge of media studies as a
and skills with either an internship or Asian and European film culture through to
discipline, and develop skills in media analysis
professional project. Hollywood and its institutions. You’ll examine
that have applications across a wide range
the power and influence screen has to
of professional contexts – from social media
share stories, and its ability to influence
strategy in organisations to media management
and change society.
and communication, and media policy.
In this, you’ll consider current academic
Public relations debates concerning the shift from local to
You’ll learn how to research, develop, apply global and analogue to digital economies, and
then evaluate communication strategies. address issues relating to the representation of
You’ll understand the importance of the gender, race and class on screen. The screen
management of stakeholder relationships specialisation also develops your practical video
and reputation, acquire skills in public opinion production skills relevant to a broad range of
analysis, learn to identify and manage media platforms and screen cultures.
organisational issues, and develop a crisis
management plan.
19Clayton
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
3 years The Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music Electives
has one of the most comprehensive There are eight free electives that you can take
February and July music programs in the country. We excel from Music or from Arts, Business, IT or Science.
For example, you could complement your studies
in classical, jazz and popular music
CAREER OPTIONS with a language or subjects from Science or
Accompanist, artist manager, audio performance. Our ethnomusicology Business. Another option is to take up one of
engineer, audio-visual production, and musicology programs are world- the many overseas study opportunities offered
composer, conductor, critic, editor, renowned, and we have vibrant programs by the faculty.
festival producer, film-scoring, in composition, improvisation and creative
marketing and communications, Double degrees
music technology.
mastering, music journalism, The Bachelor of Music can be paired with the:
music publishing, music writer, In addition to our reputation, students choose to • Bachelor of Arts
performance, producer, publisher, study with us because of the exceptional learning • Bachelor of Commerce
social media, teaching. opportunities we provide. You’ll collaborate with • Bachelor of Education (Honours)
international artists, learn from accomplished • Bachelor of Science
teaching staff, study and perform in New York
• Bachelor of Laws (Honours).
Find out more at arts.monash. and Prato, Italy, and perform to audiences across
edu/undergraduate-studies/ the country with an ensemble or orchestra. Other ways to study music
bachelor-of-music
How the course is structured in your course
You can include music in your Bachelor of
VTAC: 2800328101 The course comprises 24 units. These units work
Arts course as a major, a minor or use your
COURSE CODE: A2003 through three themes and electives.
CRICOS CODE: 017113G free electives. If you’re studying another Monash
Themes course, you can use your electives to take
non-practical music units. There’s a wide range
Music specialist study (six units)
of units to choose from and the opportunity to
Choose one of the following specialisations:
participate in ensembles (some of which are
• Composition and music technology
? • Ethnomusicology and musicology
subject to audition).
DID YOU KNOW? • Music performance (classical or jazz) Performance opportunities
We’re the only university in Victoria • Popular music. Monash is renowned for its performance
to offer double degrees with music.
opportunities and we have a diverse range of
Music theory and ear training (four units)
small and large ensembles, including piano
These units integrate the development of aural
ensembles, choral groups (gospel, contemporary
skills with the theoretical understanding of music
and classical), electronic laptop, new music,
through listening, analysis, performance, notation
string sinfonia, wind symphony, funk, pop, Latin
and composition.
jazz, Gamelan, small jazz ensembles (including
Music context study (six units) Australian jazz and Brazilian) as well as the
Learn about music and music-making in Monash Art Ensemble and the Monash Academy
a variety of cultural, historical, social and Orchestra.
professional settings.
Entry requirements
Indicative Indicative Monash
COURSE ATAR1 IB1 Guarantee
Music 3 E:70+ RC E:25+ RC 70+ RC
Double degrees with:
Arts 4 E:83+ RC E:30+ RC 75+ RC
Commerce 4 94.30+ RC 36+ RC 86+ RC
Education Primary/Music 4.25 E:84+ RC E:30+ RC 75+ RC
Education Secondary/Music 4.25 E:80+ RC E:80+ RC 75+ RC
Laws (Honours) 5.25 E:98+ RC E:40+ RC 94+ RC
Science 4 E:85+ RC E:31+ RC 75+ RC
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 2019 or an estimate (E). For
double degree courses you must meet the prerequisites for both courses. See pages 44-47 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.
20What your course will look like
YEAR 1
Semester 1 Music specialist study Music theory and ear training Music context study Free elective
Semester 2 Music specialist study Music theory and ear training Music context study Free elective
YEAR 2
Semester 1 Music specialist study Music theory and ear training Music context study Free elective
Semester 2 Music specialist study Music theory and ear training Music context study Free elective
YEAR 3
Semester 1 Music specialist study Free elective Music context study Free elective
Semester 2 Music specialist study Free elective Music context study Free elective
SPECIALISATIONS
Composition and Music performance
music technology (classical or jazz)
Become a music creator of the future. Available to those with strong musical
In this specialisation you’ll develop skills aptitude in classical or jazz performance,
in composition for acoustic and electronic this specialisation offers you the rigour and
instruments, song-writing and music for richness required to put you on the path to
other media such as film and video games. professional music performance success.
You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate You’ll acquire an assured instrumental or
with performance students, write for visiting vocal technique and perform in a variety
international artists and make your own of ensembles, in addition to solo work.
recording projects. In addition to testing There’s opportunity to take part in one of
composition techniques in performance our study tours to New York or to the Monash
scenarios, you’ll learn how to engage Prato Centre in Italy, immersing yourself in
with the variety of music technology in international music and culture.
the industry for composing, recording,
mixing, mastering, interactive music and Popular music
software programming. Through our Designed for popular music performers
partnership with the Melbourne Electronic and creators of the future. In addition to
Sound Studio (MESS), you’ll have access developing practical performance skills and
to vintage electronic equipment, and the stagecraft, you’ll learn how to engage with
School provides an innovative studio and a broad range of tools, performance styles
recording space. Our ongoing program of and contexts representative of the popular
local, national and international visiting music industry. You’ll start by developing
artists and workshops means you’ll create techniques and practice strategies on
established contacts with industry and be your principal instrument or voice across
prepared for global career opportunities. a range of musical styles and repertoires.
These skills will be applied in both solo and
Ethnomusicology ensemble performance contexts in song-
and musicology writing, live and recording environments.
Study music in its social, historical and You’ll have the opportunity to conceptualise
cultural contexts to investigate not only and create a live performance and recording
what music is, but why it exists, what it project under the guidance of expert teachers
means, and how it shapes and impacts within your chosen musical style and/or
our world. You’ll study the music of different context. You’ll not only be connected with
cultures, considering western classical and current industry practices and practitioners,
popular forms as well as those from Africa you’ll also be encouraged to create new
and Asia. You’ll investigate the role of music music, aligning with the School’s focus on
in society, music history, philosophical developing the future of Australian music.
and aesthetic aspects of music, and
performance practice. You’ll also explore
the richness and scope of humanity’s
interplay with musical expression, and
broaden your knowledge of music
and the integral role it plays
within different cultures.
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