Undergraduate - Course3920 - Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences)

Studying humanities develops general knowledge and specific intellectual skills relating to human thought and relations, such as the way we communicate or how the past has affected the present. Social science analyses and explains societies and the relationships of individuals within those societies.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes. For more information refer to http://opvclt.monash.edu.au/curriculum-by-design/aligning-course-outcomes-with-aqf-bologna.html.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge of key concepts, theoretical perspectives and scholarly debates in a variety of Arts and Social Science disciplines
• demonstrate the skills of written and oral presentation, argument and analysis, including other practical skills as are appropriate to the discipline
• apply discipline-specific knowledge as well as a combination of personal and cultural understandings that demonstrate cross-cultural sensitivity, ethical awareness and aesthetic appreciation
• recognise and understand the principles of ethical conduct and professionalism and be able to apply these to future careers
• apply research techniques and research skills appropriate to the discipline to study problems and evaluate research findings
• apply discipline knowledge and critical thinking to evaluate arguments, synthesise ideas and solve problems in their discipline
• demonstrate the skills of verbal and written communication, as well as the ability to work independently and in teams, in order to effectively
• develop information management, study and research skills and attitudes to support lifelong learning
• demonstrate the capacity to evaluate their own performance, work effectively in teams and individually, as well as the skills to plan and carry out set tasks and projects

This course consists of a compulsory arts major and arts minor, with additional studies chosen from a variety of arts disciplines.

Compulsory major

One of:

• Communications
• International studies
• Journalism
• Psychology
• Writing

For the specific requirements of arts majors and minors and information on other arts units refer to the 'Areas of study' section in this Handbook at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2013handbooks/aos/index-byfaculty-arts.html.

Students must complete the following:

(a.) a compulsory arts 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.) another 12 points of arts at first, second or third-year level

(e.) additional units to make up a total of 144 points

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.

No more than 10 units (60 points) are to be completed at a first-year level.

Students must complete a minimum of 36 points at third-year level (across the duration of the degree).

Of the 144 points, 96 points must be in the structure outlined in steps (a.) to (d), and the remaining 48 points may be taken from disciplines in the Faculty of Arts or from disciplines outside the faculty. This means the student can study a second major from the Arts faculty or a major (equivalent) from another faculty. A major from a faculty other than Arts usually requires the permission of that faculty.

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts (Social Sciences)