Bachelor of Arts (Global)

  Institution: Monash University

Why study a Bachelor of Arts (Global)?

In this course, you don’t just study global culture, you experience it. Overseas travel is a compulsory part of the degree. Through your international studies major, you’ll spend at least one and up to three semesters abroad. You can travel between our international campuses or to an approved partner university anywhere in the world.

You’ll study the history of the 20th century before moving on to the issues of the 21st century. We focus on the effects of globalisation and integration, including the benefits (better and cheaper goods and services, better health, increased tolerance) and the downside (environmental destruction, the resurgence of aggressive nationalism, racism).

Each campus has a tailored selection of subjects to choose from. Here at Monash Malaysia, you could prepare yourself for reporting on the world stage by studying writing or journalism. And if opportunities (like jobs, internships or travel) arise, you can also study off campus for up to two semesters.

Areas of study

At Monash Malaysia, we currently offer the following areas of study for this course:

• communications
• international studies
• journalism
• writing
• gender studies (minor).

Duration

The course takes three years of full-time study to complete.

Course structure

The compulsory international study component is a special feature of this course. You can take it at one of Monash University’s global campuses in South Africa or Australia or a Monash partner university anywhere in the world. This component is taken for at least one semester and up to three semesters. You may also study up to two semesters off campus or online.

You can choose a minor from studies that complement the global theme, such as languages, politics and cultural studies.

The Monash University Handbook has detailed information about the structure and requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (Global).

Please note that the handbook lists more areas of study than available to Monash Malaysia students, who can only choose from the study areas listed above.

Career outcomes

Graduates from the Bachelor of Arts (Global) are critical and creative thinkers with world experience, cultural understanding and self-motivation.

The course is a pathway to careers in areas such as:

• international relations or trade
• foreign affairs
• diplomacy
• politics and government
• environmental research or planning
• international development.

Entry requirements

To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic, English language and agerequirements.

Entry scores

The Bachelor of Arts (Global) requires the following entry scores:

Pre-university qualifications – international

Foundation Years

*The score is only applicable for students commencing MUFY in 2013.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for Bachelor of Arts (Global).

Fees

Tuition

In 2014, annual tuition fees for this course are:

• RM31,000 for Malaysian students
• RM34,100 for international students.

Once-only fees

• Application – RM100
• Registration – RM200

Per-semester fees

• General amenities – RM100
• New student visa application fee – RM1860

Intake periods

Each year, there are three intake periods for the Bachelor of Arts (Global). This means that you can start in February, July or October.

Source : Monash University