The Bachelor of Arts is a flexible degree that allows students to match their academic interests with their career goals to create the ideal course. Arts provides a set of general, portable and lasting skills vital to any career, such as the ability to research an issue, present an argument, analyse information, communicate clearly and relate well to people. There are no compulsory units. Students choose from a wide selection of studies and complete at least one major, one minor and a first-year sequence in arts. Elective units, or a second major, may be chosen from arts or an approved area taught by another faculty.
The subjects students choose in their arts degree may guide them towards a particular career. For example, a student interested in being an archaeologist might choose to study archaeology and classics and complement those studies with anthropology and a language. Monash arts graduates are working in fields such as:
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Attendance type Note: requirements for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here. |
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| Intakes | First semester, second semester | First semester, second semester |
| Course Content | 2010 University handbook entry for this course | 2010 University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time | 3 years |
| Credit points | 144 total for course | 144 total for course |
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Fees for 2010
Fees are subject to change annually. Note: Fees for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here. |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Average annual student contribution $5,310 AUD Note: see information on how average fee is calculated. |
International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year $21,500 AUD |
| CRICOS code | Not applicable | 001445G |
| Monash course code | 0002 | 0002 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts | Faculty of Arts |
| Contact |
Faculty of Arts, Coursework Office Telephone: +61 3 9905 2107 Email: coursework@arts.monash.edu.au Web address: http://www.arts.monash.edu.au |
South Africa Student Enquiries Telephone: +27 11 950 4009 Email: inquiries@monash.ac.za International Student Enquiries Telephone: +61 3 9627 4852 Email: study@monash.edu.au |
Equivalent Australian Year 12.
TAFE
A minimum of Certificate IV with at least distinction grades is required to be considered for admission.
Recommended studies include courses that have high humanities content, eg professional writing and editing, liberal arts, media and communications, justice studies, marketing and public relations. Some advanced standing may be granted for TAFE studies.
University Applicants will be considered for admission with two single units completed at a credit average. Additional units (above the minimum of two) will enhance a student's application. Students are encouraged to consider units that relate to the arts or social sciences. Credit for any other previous studies will only be granted from those completed no more than 10 years prior to admission, however qualifications gained more than 10 years prior can be used for admission.
Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
English at a minimum of grade four at standard level.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Caulfield | Clayton | Gippsland |
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| ENTER clearly in* | 81.00(CSP),76.00 (International) | 86.55(CSP),81.55 (International) | Individual Offer |
* The "clearly in" score is based on January 2009 selection and can be used as a guide only.
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.
Applicants for the South Africa campus should apply directly to the campus. More information can be found by visiting the campus website.
Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.
Applicants for the South Africa campus should apply directly to the campus. More information can be found by visiting the campus website.
Equivalent Australian Year 12. Please note English proficiency requirements must be met.
TAFE
A minimum of Certificate IV with at least distinction grades is required to be considered for admission.
Recommended studies include courses that have high humanities content, eg professional writing and editing, liberal arts, media and communications, justice studies, marketing and public relations. Some advanced standing may be granted for TAFE studies.
University Applicants will be considered for admission with two single units completed at a credit average. Additional units (above the minimum of two) will enhance a student's application. Students are encouraged to consider units that relate to the arts or social sciences. Credit for any other previous studies will only be granted from those completed no more than 10 years prior to admission, however qualifications gained more than 10 years prior can be used for admission.
Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
English at a minimum of grade four at standard level.
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in Reading and Listening and 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; or TOEFL 580 with a TWE of 4.5; or a computer-based TOEFL 237 with an Essay Rating (ER) of 5; or an Internet-based TOEFL score of 90 with 22 in Writing and no section lower than 20
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Caulfield | Clayton | Gippsland |
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| International Baccalaureate | 26 | 28 | 24 |
| MC LaTrobe Foundation Year/RMIT | 75% | 80% | 70% |
| MC MUFY/Trinity/University of Sydney Foundation Year | 240 | 265 | 220 |
| MC Sri Lanka GCE(Sri Lanka) A Level | 10 | 11 | 9 |
Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
Applicants for the South Africa campus should apply directly to the campus. More information can be found by visiting the campus website.
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
Applicants for the South Africa campus should apply directly to the campus. More information can be found by visiting the campus website.
Anthropology is concerned with human social and cultural diversity around the world. It offers both an intensive understanding of the culture and social organisation of particular communities and a comparative cross-cultural understanding of regional, national and global processes. Staff expertise includes South and Southeast Asia, southern Europe, the Pacific and cultural minorities in Australia.
Archaeology is the study and reconstruction of past societies and their evolution. This major considers material culture (art, architecture, ceramics, objects of daily use) together with social structure, religious beliefs and cultural philosophy. The study of ancient literature and documentary evidence is stressed. The focus is on the study of the cultures of Egypt, Minoan Crete, Mycenaean Greece and ancient Israel. Other cultures examined include Assyria, Babylon, Classical Greece, Rome and the early city-states of the Near East.
The Asian studies major explores issues from a comparative perspective across a range of Asian countries, cultures (including music and literature), history, politics and societies. Asia's relations with Australia and the rest of the world are studied, and students can also take a closer look at particular Asian countries such as China, Japan or Korea or regions such as Southeast Asia.
Australian studies investigates the nature of Australian society and culture, and the country's relationship with the rest of the world. Students discover how past and present interpretations of Australia influence national identity, and look at issues such as cultural dispossession, the evolution of the modern nation state, tourism and communications.
This major investigates contemporary and historical studies about Indigenous Australian peoples and their experiences. Areas of study include kinship, political and linguistic systems in urban and remote societies, colonisations on Indigenous societies and economies, and the effects of government policies on organisations and communities. Issues surrounding constructions and representations of Aborigines, 'Aboriginalism' and responses to these by Indigenous Australians are discussed.
Behavioural studies is an alternative psychology major in which students can study units with a social, humanistic and organisational focus. This area of study provides an overview of human behaviour including the study of the brain, personality, life-span development, emotion, learning, theories, and the conscious and unconscious. The knowledge gained could be applied to the range of occupations relating to human services, including community services, education and business.
This program teaches Chinese language from beginners to advanced levels, including a stream for dialect speakers. Elective units are available in media studies, intellectual history and literature. In-country language study abroad programs are also available to students majoring in this area.
From the poetic epics of Homer to the cinematic epics of the 21st century, the civilisations of Ancient Greece and Rome have an enduring impact on Western culture. In Classical studies, the Greek and Roman world is explored through myth, culture and literature, including epic poetry and theatre, and through the Latin and Ancient Greek languages themselves. Texts can be studied both in translation and in their original languages.
Communications provides students with specialised but flexible skills in describing and analysing traditional and new communication technologies. The emphasis is on media as productive of the organisation of social relations between individuals and social/political institutions. Students studying communications will gain an understanding of the media industries, their social and cultural dimensions, and the relations between producers, policy makers and audiences.
This area of study looks at organisation, processes and effects of traditional and new communications technologies. Students learn to critically analyse the media and understand the structure of communications industries and the relationships between the media, culture and power. Other areas of study that complement the major include writing, public relations, visual communication, marketing, multimedia and advertising.
Comparative cultures is an interdisciplinary program that applies cultural, political and social theory to a study of the processes of social development. Students study capitalism; prejudice and discrimination; scientific rationality; ethnicity; nationalism; globalisation and identity; media, gender and sexuality; and Marxist, critical, structuralist and post-structuralist theories.
Comparative literature is the study of literature beyond particular national and linguistic boundaries. This major includes studies of two or more kinds of literature of different cultures; of the relations of popular and high literary cultures; and of philosophical, religious and sociological approaches to literature. All texts are studied in English translation.
Many thousands of people in the public and private sectors are employed in dealing with the prevention and consequences of crime. They make important decisions about the daily lives and freedoms of thousands of citizens. This program provides students with the skills to understand the complexities of crime and explores areas such as police, courts, corrections, law and order, justice, causes of crime, crime prevention and victims of crime.
Available as a major in the Bachelor of Arts or in greater depth as part of the Bachelor of Performing Arts, drama and theatre studies is concerned with both performance and analysis of theatre texts and processes. The program covers Asian theatre, contemporary and postcolonial drama, music theatre, performance, theatre practice and process, and script development.
Studies in English cover a variety of literary modes and embrace several ways of speaking and writing about literature. This program includes the literatures of America, Asia, Australia and Britain. Special areas of study include children's literature, medieval to contemporary literature, modern poetry, publishing, women's writing, postcolonial literature, critical theory and the study of writing itself, including professional and fiction writing.
The English-in-Use program is designed for students whose first language is not English. The course provides a broad understanding of the English language and its cultural attitudes and communicative framework.
This area of study takes a look at the culture and ideas of modern Europe and their impact on the world today. Contemporary Europe, European integration and changing European identities are discussed in this program. Historical, political, economic, social and cultural perspectives on Europe are also covered. The major accommodates units studied at Prato in Italy and at other Monash centres in Europe.
This program provides core study combining the French language from introductory to advanced levels with the study of French society and culture. This study is extended through a range of elective studies in French civilisation, literature, cultural studies, film, translation and French for business. Study abroad (including special exchange relationships with the universities of Paris 3, Lyon 3 and Clermont-Ferrand 2) can be chosen to complete up to half the major. Summer-semester study abroad options in France and the francophone world are also available to students at all levels.
This discipline emphasises an understanding of the relationship between people and the natural environment, from the perspectives of both the sciences and social sciences. Students can specialise in the study of the physical characteristics and functioning of the Earth and its environments (physical geography), regional and global patterns of economic, social and political activity (human geography), and human interaction with the natural environment (environmental science and management).
German language is taught from beginners to advanced levels. Units studied include language acquisition, German for business and trade, research in methodology, German language, linguistics and literature and their relationship to culture and society.
Hebrew language is taught to advanced levels. Literary and linguistic studies in Modern Hebrew are also covered. Yiddish language is offered at first year.
Simply stated, history is about understanding the present through studies of the cultures and societies of the past. Thematic approaches are taken towards Aboriginal, Australian, Asian, European and Jewish histories, medieval, renaissance and contemporary histories, war and society, sexuality and gender, culture and representation, uses of past and methods of history.
Students build their knowledge of the history and politics of Europe, Australia, Asia and the major world powers. This major area of study provides a high level of academic competence in the study of continuity and change in human society and a deeper understanding of the nature of the past and the modern world.
This program teaches Indonesian language from beginners to advanced levels. Language acquisition and proficiency and literary and regional forms are taught at both campuses. The languages of Indonesian business, law, mass media and Javanese are covered at the Clayton campus, and theatre arts and journalism are discussed at the Gippsland campus. Off-campus learning and in-country study abroad programs are also available to students.
International studies is a cross-disciplinary major that begins by examining the history of the 20th century before moving on to study the issues facing the world moving into the 21st century. International studies brings to life the issues and events that have shaped, and continue to shape our world. As the world globalises and nations and economies become more integrated, it is important to understand our world and the ideas and beliefs of our neighbours and trading partners. In order to compete in the international marketplace of products, ideas and knowledge, students need to understand and respect the cultures and beliefs of others.
This program teaches Italian language from beginners to advanced levels as well as Italian culture (medieval and Renaissance Italy; Italy between unification and World War I; Italy during Fascism and World War II; Italy at the turn of the 21st century; Italian cinema; Italian migration; and women in 20th-century Italy). Italian studies also teaches Italian linguistics (language and society; language and dialects; specialist languages) and Italian literature (Dante; the Renaissance; Romanticism and verism; Italian theatre; Italian women writers; and Italian Jewish writers).
This program teaches Japanese language from beginners to advanced levels, covering oral and written skills as well as aspects of Japanese culture and society. Higher-level units focus on popular culture, media, Japan in the Asia Pacific, and interpreting and translation. Extensive in-country Study abroad programs are also available to students.
Students discover ancient, medieval and modern Jewish communities, cultures and experiences. Studies include history, literature, law and philosophy, as well as a unit on modern Israel.
This major provides skills and knowledge of the method and practice of journalism in print, radio, television and online material. Media writing, law, ethics, radio and television production and multimedia are covered. Graduates will be professionally competent and equipped to contribute in ethically and socially responsible ways to the communities in which they work. Comparative studies of journalism principles and practice in various countries underpin the course to develop intercultural awareness.
Korean language is taught from beginners to advanced levels. Students acquire skills in Korean in business, journalism, law, literature, tourism and translation. In-country Study abroad programs are also available to students.
Linguistics is the study of the structure and function of language and the uses of language in communication including written, spoken and 'cyber' contexts. Students explore how languages differ as well as what they all share. This major provides the techniques and principles to be adopted in the analysis and description of any given language. Linguistic study of language and language use in socio-cultural contexts contributes to our understanding of identities, social and cultural organisation, multiculturalism/multilingualism, institutions and the manipulation of power, as well as the creative functions of language in texts and discourses.
Solo and Ensemble music performance, composition, musicology and ethnomusicology can be studied as majors in the Bachelor of Music and double degrees. Apart from solo performance, these can also be included as a component of the Bachelor of Arts degree. The music of Europe, America, Australia, Southeast Asia, South and North Asia and Africa is studied in its historical, social, aesthetic and theoretical contexts. The music program at Monash attracts some of the finest professionals in their field. In their role as educators they are renowned for their enthusiasm, standards of excellence and ability to challenge and inspire students while preparing them for a wide range of careers in the music industry.
Philosophy is the study of fundamental ideas about the world and raises important questions about life. Areas of study include logic (theory of implication), critical reasoning (theory of influence), metaphysics (what sorts of things exist in the world and how are they related?), epistemology (what constitutes knowledge?), ethics and aesthetics (value judgments and their justification), professional ethics (in health care, law, business, science and research, communications and media, information technology, and engineering and technology), political philosophy (principles underlying the structure of a good society), philosophy of mind (how are mind and matter related?) and history of philosophy.
Pathways through the major in European studies emphasise the culture of modern Poland and advanced Polish language.
Politics is concerned with government, policy and political institutions, resource allocation, decision-making, social behaviour and political action, conflict and power struggles, and the struggle for political freedom. Students at Monash may specialise in one of the following four broad areas of politics: Australian politics, international relations and global politics, politics of culture and identity, or social and political theory.
Psychological studies provides a sequence of units covering popular applied areas of psychology including Forensic Psychology, Parapsychology, the Psychology of Sport and Adventure, and Psychology at Work. These units are underpinned with a broad introductory background unit that explores a wide range of human behaviours, followed by developmental, personality, social and abnormal psychology units. The major and minor sequence in psychological studies are designed for those who are not intending to take up psychology as a profession but combine well with other areas of study such as education, social welfare, journalism, criminal justice, and sociology.
Psychology is concerned with a wide range of phenomena including remembering and forgetting, thinking, problem-solving, learning, the acquisition of skills, language, seeing and hearing, decision-making, verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and emotions. It is also concerned with the practical and ethical applications of psychological research to the profession. While the major focus is on people, animals are also studied because of the light they throw on human behaviour and because they are of interest in their own right.
The study of religion and theology deals with issues relating to the meaning of life, from a comparative viewpoint rather than from any particular faith tradition. Students may choose to study a range of religious traditions, beliefs and theological systems, of both monotheist (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) and Eastern religions (Buddhism, Hinduism etc). Students may also study varieties of contemporary spirituality and/or the mythology and beliefs of ancient cultures.
Pathways through the major in European studies emphasise modern Russian culture and society.
Pathways through the major in European studies emphasise Polish, Russian and Ukrainian culture, as well as language study in Polish and Ukrainian.
Sociology students study people and the relationships they enter into as members of various social groups, for example families, schools, workplaces and cultures. Students reflect upon their own lives and look at a range of social issues in contemporary Australian society from a variety of perspectives. Specific subject areas include health, the environment, deviance, women's lives, race and ethnic relations, the family, work and technology, (human) reproduction, social justice and legal institutions, sociological theory and research.
This program teaches Spanish language from beginners to advanced levels. Elective units are also offered in Latin-American culture (popular culture and popular music, 19th and 20th century Latin-American literature), national and cultural identities in contemporary Spanish and Catalan narrative, 19th and 20th-century Spanish and Catalan literature, Spanish detective fiction, discourse analysis and critical discourse analysis, cultural theory, cross-cultural and inter-cultural communication, and translation studies.
This program teaches Ukrainian language from beginners to advanced levels, as well as modern Ukrainian culture and literature. It is also available as a pathway through the major in European studies.
The discipline of visual culture includes critical and historical studies in cinema, television and cyber-culture, art history and theory, fashion, advertising and photography, video production and architecture. Students enrolling in visual culture are encouraged to undertake hands-on assessment tasks and an internship program that matches students with institutions. Studies in visual culture are linked with the culture industry so that students are taught critical and strategic skills that can be applied to specific careers in the arts and entertainment industries.
Women's studies looks at the history and representation of women and sexual difference and the complex nature of gender relations. Areas of study include gender and sexuality, cultural and historical modes of femininity, queer theory, representations of women and gender in film, literature, advertising and the media, feminist research methodology, cross-cultural feminisms and post-colonialism, and the role of women and gender in important political, economic, sociological and philosophical debates.
A range of contemporary writing practices are explored in the context of cultural and media studies, materialist and feminist frameworks, and analysis of literary and other media forms. Students will become familiar with different kinds of contemporary writing, and the techniques of contemporary cultural production. A writing portfolio will also be produced by students and contributed to the publishing spaces offered by the red remex
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