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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.

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Monash University Handbook 2011

Undergraduate - Course
3910 - Bachelor of Arts (Global)
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information'
section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Arts
Managing faculty Arts
Abbreviated title BA (Global)
CRICOS code 054582D
Total credit points required 144
Standard duration of study (years) 3 years FT, 6 years PT
Study mode and location On-campus (Caulfield, Clayton, South Africa, Sunway)
Admission, fee and application
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Notes
 In order to qualify for the BA (Global) degree all students must complete
GLO3001. This unit is offered in semester two only, but may be undertaken at
a Monash campus in Australia or overseas. It is the student's responsibility to
take this requirement into account when making decisions about the location
and duration of their study abroad experience.
 Students have a maximum of eight years to complete this [Link]'t worry
about this one
 This course has a compulsory overseas study/exchange component - it is the
student's responsibility to take this requirement into account when making
decisions about their unit choices and study abroad experience. Students may
select arts units from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location
as this may require travel to another campus. Students may also select units
offered in off-campus mode.
Description
This course builds on the broad teaching and learning objectives of the Bachelor of Arts while
developing a specialised focus on studies within an international framework. Students are able to
explore and develop their knowledge and studies of the humanities through completing a compulsory
international studies major sequence and undertaking studies on off-shore campuses as well as via
flexible delivery mode. Students can undertake studies in related areas, including the various language
programs offered by the Faculty of Arts.
Objectives
In addition to developing a broad and critical understanding of knowledge, the course is designed to
foster an intellectual and cultural curiosity as a preparation for lifelong learning.
Graduates are expected to:
 develop the intellectual capabilities inherent in the interpretation of sources of knowledge
  develop the capacity for quantitative and qualitative analysis, critique and creative thinking in
various humanities, arts and social science disciplines
 develop an understanding of the present interpretations and potential future developments in
the issues underlying the content of and approaches to the disciplines they study
 become aware of the combination of personal and cultural understandings, ethical attitudes,
and (where appropriate) the physical and aesthetic appreciations that underpin the traditional
liberal arts education provided by the faculty
 develop the skills of written and oral presentation, argument and analysis, including other
practical skills such as computer skills, as are appropriate to the disciplines they study
 demonstrate the capacity to apply these studies in the changing circumstances of intellectual
life and of the profession they are likely to inhabit
 have an understanding of international trends and of the intellectual context of economic,
technological and social change
 develop the skills and attitudes required to undertake life-long learning.
Structure
This course consists of a major, a minor, two core units and additional units to a total value of 144
points.
Areas of study
For information on majors and minors, refer to the 'Areas of study' section in this Handbook at
[Link] (students at South
Africa and Sunway should note the areas of study available at those campuses listed below).
South Africa
The Bachelor of Arts degree in South Africa currently offers major sequences in:
 communications and media studies
 comparative literature and cultural studies
 geography and environmental science
 international studies
 psychology.
Students can also take units from the disciplines of:
 English
 French
 criminology.
Sunway
The Bachelor of Arts degree at Sunway currently offers major sequences in:
 communication
 writing
 international studies
 journalism
 psychology.
Requirements
Students must complete the following:
(a.) an international studies major (48 points)
(b.) an arts minor in a different area of study (24 points)
(c.) a first-year arts sequence in a third area of study (12 points)
(d.) ATS2559/ATS3559 Global studies core unit (6 points)
(e.) ATS3793 Global research core unit (6 points)
(f.) 48 points of electives (from arts or another faculty). Note: Psychology can be taken within the 48
points of electives but cannot be used as an arts minor or first-year sequence
(g.) a minimum of one and a maximum of three semester(s) abroad at another Monash campus or
designated overseas university (ie exchange partner).
By combining some of the core arts requirements, students can complete a double major in two
different arts disciplines. For more details on this option, contact the Faculty of Arts.
Students are able to undertake a maximum of 48 points by off-campus distributed learning/flexible
delivery.
Award(s)
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Bachelor of Arts (Global)

Career outlook
Graduates may find employment in international relations or trade, foreign affairs, diplomacy, politics
and government, environmental research or planning, or international development.
 Anthropology
 Arabic studies no
 Archaeology and ancient history
 Asian studiesno
 Australian Indigenous studies
 Australian studies
 Behavioural studies
 Bioethics
 Child and youth development
 Chinese language no you’d be competing against native speakers
 Chinese studies ditto
 Chinese translation ditto
 Classical studies a bit wankie- interesting though
 Climate change and society very trendy
 Communications probablynot a good choice- bnut every one will be doing it
 Community studiesditto
 Community welfare and counselling no way!
 Comparative literature and cultural studies really interesting, bit a lot of reading- probably a
book a week
 Conservation of biological diversity and cultural heritage Wankie, but a good cricuulmn vite
subject
 Creative writing Not now- wit until you’re 40
 Criminal justice Interesting, but for later
 Criminologyas above
 English
 English as an international language need to look at the coursed guide to know lwhat they are
talking about
 European and European Union studies as above
 Film and television studies Not now
 French studies Possibly. French is a subject in SouthAfrica
Gender studies Wankie
 Geography and environmental science (ARTS) Accidentally clicked on the blue part and it
took me to the course guide- Very usesful. Some units taught in South Africa.
 German studies
 History
 History-politics Only at Berick
 Human rights theory This looks like a must. Two units in first yeat.
 Indonesian NO
 Indonesian studies No
 International studies This looks great-
 Islamic studiesno
 Italian studiesno
 Japaneseno
 Japanese studiesno
 Jewish civilisationno
 Journalism not now
 Journalism studiesnot now
 Korean and Korean studiesno
 Land and water management Could be very interesting
 Linguisticsno
 Modern Greekno
 Musicno
 Performanceno
 Philosophyno
 PoliticsNo sure-as they say it is very broad
 Psychological studies If you are intersted
 Psychology (ARTS)Asd Above
 Public relations
 Religion and theology I don’t thinks this is useful
 Sociology Have a lo0k
 Spanish and Latin American studies Look at this one. Seems to say that Monash has a
relationship with Mexican Unis.
 Sustainability, environment and society Can’t be completed if you go to South Africa
 Theatre No
 Ukrainian studies No
 Urban, regional and international development Probbably not unless you want to do overseas
welfare.
 Visual culture no
 Writing not now