A2001 Bachelor of Global Studies

All applicants must satisfy the equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites demonstrating the required level of performance in Year 12or equivalent in English

VET Diploma graduates: To be considered, applicants who have completed VCE or its equivalent and who are applying with a Humanities or Social Science based diploma will require an average result of at least 70%. Applicants who have not completed VCE but have completed a Humanities or Social Science based diploma will require an average result of at least 80% Programs that involve competency-based assessment without grades or marks will not meet the admission requirements.

University: To be considered on the basis of tertiary study alone, applicants who have completed VCE or equivalent will be required to complete the equivalent of one year (48 points) of a recognised university degree and will require an average result of at least 70% (including failed units). For applicants who have completed less than the equivalent of one year of study, both the senior secondary qualification results and the units completed will be considered.

For applicants who do not have any formal qualifications completion of two single units at an Australian higher education or equivalent overseas educational institution satisfy minimum entry requirements, but four units are recommended to be competitive for selection, especially in Humanities or Social Science areas. Applicants should have at least a 70% average in their studies (including failed units). Studies must have been completed within five years of intended commencement.

Monash Minimum: Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

Monash Transition Program

Honours

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to A3701 Bachelor of Arts (Honours). You must have:

• completed 48 credit points of studies within your chosen Honours area of study;
• obtained a distinction grade average (75%) or above in 24 credit points of studies in your chosen Honours area of study at level three; and
• an overall WAM of 75 in your completed undergraduate degree.

For some disciplines, completion of specific units or their equivalent are required for admission to honours. The details are provided with the requirements for each discipline to which this applies.

Master's pathway

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to a masters course. You must have completed all the requirements for your undergraduate degree with a 60% average

You can enrich your degree by using some of your free electives to hone your academic and professional skills with a range of practical units. See Arts enrichment and Monash Intercultural Lab list of units to discover the breadth of options available.

How can we conceptualise the most important challenges confronting our global communities, devise new and innovative solutions to these challenges, and communicate the solutions effectively? The Bachelor of Global Studies course has been designed for students who seek to be leaders in applying their knowledge to these global challenges.

The course aims to develop leadership for social change focussing on key capabilities: creativity, teamwork, cross-cultural collaboration, critical thinking, self-learning, analytical writing skills. We seek to cultivate a rich understanding of the interplay of local, regional and global forces and equip you with sharp analytical abilities and flexible, imaginative and well-informed disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches. All core units will enable you to apply your learning in practical and professional 'real life' contexts.

A key component of the course is a required period of study overseas** that can be completed intensively at a Monash international campus or at a prestigious partner university.

Part of the required overseas component of the Bachelor of Global Studies can be completed by accessing the Monash Arts Global Immersion Guarantee – a guaranteed* funded overseas experience to China, India, Italy, Indonesia or Malaysia. A new benchmark in globally-focused education, you will have the opportunity to spend two weeks studying overseas, with airfares and accommodation all covered as part of the degree.

*Eligibility requirements apply: First year Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Global Studies, Bachelor of Criminology, Bachelor of Media and Communications, Bachelor of Music, or Bachelor of Politics Philosophy and Economics (and related double degree) students in good academic standing, who have undertaken 24 points of credit (including a minimum of 12 points Arts) and have passed all their Arts units.

Overseas study costs

This course includes a compulsory overseas study component.** There are a range of study abroad options and students should refer to the faculty's study overseas webpage for more information including additional costs, as well as opportunities for funding*.

(The faculty's Global Scholars Program also provides eligible students with financial assistance for the costs associated with overseas studies).

** Students who cannot travel due to current restrictions, will be provided with suitable alternative units to replace the overseas study requirement.