Bachelor of Arts (Global) for 2010

Course overview

The course provides the opportunity to gain a truly international education. Students complete an international studies major and will travel and study overseas during their degree. A minor is chosen from studies that complement the global theme, such as languages, politics and cultural studies. Students must study overseas for at least one semester of the degree, but may do so for up to three semesters, either at Monash Malaysia, Monash South Africa or an approved partner university anywhere in the world. They may also study up to two semesters by off-campus learning.

Career outlook

Graduates may find employment in international relations or trade, foreign affairs, diplomacy, politics and government, environmental research or planning, or international development.

Double degree options

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type

Note: requirements for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Malaysia: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at South Africa: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time
  • On-campus at Malaysia: full-time
  • On-campus at South Africa: full-time
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
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 054582D
Monash course code 3910 3910
Faculty Faculty of Arts Faculty of Arts
Contact http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/contact_us/ Malaysia Student Enquiries
Telephone: +60 3 5514 6000
Email: info@monash.edu.my
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

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

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.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English at a minimum of grade four at standard level.

Special application requirements

Non-year 12(eg. transfer, mature age, TAFE) applicants must complete the VTAC Personal Information (Pi) form.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Caulfield Clayton
ENTER clearly in* 86.00(CSP), 81.00 (International) 88.00(CSP), 83.00 (International)

* The "clearly in" score is based on January 2009 selection and can be used as a guide only.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Applicants for the Malaysia campus should apply directly to the campus. More information can be found by visiting the campus website

Applicants for the South Africa campus should apply directly to the campus. More information can be found by visiting the campus website.

Semester two (July)

Apply now (online or by mail)

Applicants for the Malaysia campus should apply directly to the campus. More information can be found by visiting the campus website

Applicants for the South Africa campus should apply directly to the campus. More information can be found by visiting the campus website.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12. Please note English proficiency requirements must be met.

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

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.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English at a minimum of grade four at standard level.

English requirements for international students

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

Special application requirements

Non-year 12(eg. transfer, mature age, TAFE) applicants must complete the VTAC Personal Information (Pi) form.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Caulfield Clayton
International Baccalaureate 26
GCE A level 9
All Indian Senior Secondary Certificate 75%
Hong Kong A level 8
ISC of the CISCE India 70%
MUFY (best eight units made up from Parts A and B) 265
Ontario Grade 12 75%
RMIT & La Trobe Foundation Year 80%
Sri Lanka A level 11
STPM Malaysia 9
Uni of Melbourne Foundation Year 75%
UNIPREP Indonesia 7.5
UNSW Foundation Year 7.5
MC MUFY/Trinity/University of Sydney Foundation Year 75%
MC USA Year 12 plus SAT 1820

Applications

Semester one (March)

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 Malaysia campus should apply directly to the campus. More information can be found by visiting the campus website

Applicants for the South Africa campus should apply directly to the campus. More information can be found by visiting the campus website.

Semester two (July)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Applicants for the Malaysia campus should apply directly to the campus. More information can be found by visiting the campus website

Applicants for the South Africa campus should apply directly to the campus. More information can be found by visiting the campus website.

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