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 managing faculty for this course

Abbreviated title	BA (Global)
CRICOS Code	054582D
Managing faculty	Arts
Study location and mode	On-campus (Caulfield, Clayton, Berwick, South Africa, Sunway) This course has a compulsory overseas study/exchange component. Students may select limited 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.
Total credit points required	144
Duration (years)	3 years FT, 6 years PT
Contact details	http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/contact_us/

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.

Structure

Areas of study

For information on majors and minors, refer to the 'Areas of study' section in this Handbook at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/arts-ug-areas-of-study.html.

Requirements

Students must complete the following:

(a.) an international studies major (48 points)

(b.) an arts minor (24 points)

(c.) another first-year-level arts sequence (12 points)

(d.) GLO2000/GLO3000 Global studies core unit (6 points)

(e.) GLO3001 Global research core unit (6 points)

(f.) 48 points of electives (from arts or another faculty). 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).

Students are able to undertake a maximum of two semesters by off campus distributed learning/flexible delivery.

Award(s) received on completion ^*

Bachelor of Arts (Global)

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

13 October 2017 18 May 2024