A2001 Bachelor of Global Studies

The course is structured in three parts: Part A. Global studies core, Part B. Global studies specialist knowledge and Part C. Free electives

Part A. Global studies core
You will compare and contrast a range of global challenges and solutions in different historical, linguistic, cultural, and geographical settings, focussing especially on developing an understanding of effective collaboration, communication and leadership across a range of contexts.

Part B. Global studies specialist knowledge
You will gain in-depth knowledge of a specific facet or facets of global studies through units grounded in a wide variety of humanities and social science disciplines. These units will provide you with the practical and theoretical skills needed to critically analyse, communicate and formulate innovative solutions to global challenges.

Part C. Free elective study
Electives will enable you to further develop your knowledge in the area of global studies, or arts more generally, or to select units from across the faculty or the University in which you are eligible to enrol.

Master's accelerated pathway

If you satisfy the below requirements, you may be invited to join the master's accelerated pathway program:

• have achieved a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65%; and 
• have completed a minimum of 96 credit points in your bachelor degree

Please note that you should also have a minimum of 24 credit points of free electives available.

On joining the accelerated pathway your 24 credit points of free elective units will be replaced with specified units from your destination master's degree. As long as you attain a minimum WAM of 60% at the end of your bachelor studies, you will be eligible to continue your chosen master's studies the following year.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

The course comprises 144 points, of which 96 points are global studies and 48 points are free electives. The course is structured in three parts: Part A. Global studies core (66 points), Part B. Global studies specialist knowledge (30 points) and Part C. Free elective study (48 points)

To satisfy the requirements of the Bachelor of Global Studies you must complete 144 credit points as specified in the course requirements, including:

• a maximum of 60 credit points at level 1 and, 
• a minimum of 36 credit points at level 3, of which 24 points must be from Part A and B.

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Global studies core (66 points)

a)  Core units 
You must complete all of the following (30 points):

• ATS1020 Global problems 
• ATS1052 Global mobilities 
• ATS2857 Global cultures
• ATS2086 Agency and social change
• ATS2997 Global learning project  or
• ATS3997 Global learning project

b)  Capstone unit
You must complete 6 points from:

• ATS3111 Social change in practice 
• ATS3938 Social change in practice (overseas intensive)^
• ATS3950 Activism for academic freedom: Applied workshop in research advocacy 

 ^ATS3938 can be counted as either a Capstone or Global mobility unit in Part A (c) . 

c)  Global mobility
You must complete 18 points from the following list:

• Arts global study tours
• Arts internship units:
  • ATS3129 Arts internship (12 points)#
  • ATS3130 Arts international internship (12 points)
  • ATS3935 Professional Practice#
• Monash Global Campus Semester – Malaysia
• Monash Global Campus Intensives (MGCI) - Prato and Malaysia
• Global Immersion Guarantee
• Arts Learning Abroad Virtual Programs
• In-country language units*
• a Semester Exchange program following the entry point and course progression guidelines 

 Please note: 

• #If completing ATS3129 and/or ATS3935 and remaining in Australia, you will be required to undertake an experience with an international organisation. 
• *entry point guidelines may apply
• exchange, study abroad program or internship may require additional approval processes.

d) Language
You must complete 12 points from the following language majors:

• Chinese studies*
• European languages*
• Indonesian studies*
• Japanese studies*
• Korean studies*

Or from the following units (units may be offered in alternating years):

• ATS2281 Aboriginal languages
• ATS2769 Englishes around the world
• ATS3381 Aboriginal languages
• ATS3769 Englishes around the world
• ATS3989 Reading across cultures

*language units entry point guidelines may apply

Part B. Global studies specialist knowledge (30 points)

You must complete 30 points chosen from one or more specialist knowledge areas listed below, with at least 18 points at level 3. You may also take units in Part A not already completed including further language and global mobility units.

Social justice
Tackle critical issues of power, and inequality through an exploration of historical and contemporary struggles against racism, colonialism, and economic disparity. Understand the roots of injustice and contribute to a more equitable world.

• ATS1314 Introduction to international human rights
• ATS1315 Human rights and social justice
• ATS2057 Genocide
• ATS2628 Power and poverty
• ATS2806 Capitalism and inequality in historical perspective
• ATS2556 Power struggles: anti-colonialism and anti-racism in history
• ATS2284 Agency, advocacy and activism in theatre and performance studies
• ATS3639 Poverty, climate change, and international justice
• ATS3916 Critical perspectives on human rights

Sustainability
Explore global environmental challenges and solutions through units on climate history, urban sustainability, and the intersection of climate change with social justice. Evaluate the past, understand the present, and design a sustainable future for our planet.

• ATS1309 The geography of global challenges
• ATS3659 No Planet B: The climate crisis in historical perspective
• ATS2106 An environmental history of the world: People and our planet
• ATS2324 Climate change communication
• ATS3229 Cities and sustainability
• ATS3730 Imagining tomorrow, climate change and social futures
• ATS3922 Eco-visions: Climate change in European thought, literature and visual culture

Culture and identity
Explore how social identities are formed through global circulation of cultural beliefs and practices. Understand the role of culture in creating meaningful, and sometimes contested, worldviews.

• ATS1319 Global Asia
• ATS1611 Exchange and encounter in the premodern world
• ATS1343 Popular music in global perspective
• ATS2551 Writing resistance
• ATS2625 Mobile worlds: Borders, displacement and belonging
• ATS2633 Global cities: Past, present and future
• ATS2716 Cultural diversity and identity
• ATS3174 Melbourne migrant cultures in contact
• ATS3391 A world of sports

Global communication
Understand how language shapes our engagement with a diverse and interconnected world. Develop the strategies and skills of communication needed to thrive in internationalised workplaces.

• ATS1070 Critical intercultural performance
• ATS2184 Intercultural skills for an internationalised workplace
• ATS2250 Communications and culture in the global era
• ATS2671 Managing intercultural communication
• ATS2264 Intercultural skills for global leaders
• ATS3064 Intercultural skills for global leaders
• ATS3083 Translating across cultures
• ATS3329 Language, culture and power
• ATS3760 Global communications
• ATS3816 Language learning and multilingualism

Research pathway
This unit is recommended if you are interested in pursuing research related to global studies after graduating.

• ATS3222 Developing research literacy

Part C. Free elective study (48 points)

Elective units may be chosen from the faculty or across the University as long as you have the prerequisites and there are no restrictions on admission to the units. Further units from Part B are recommended. The units may be at any level, however, no more than 60 points at level 1 can be credited to the Bachelor of Global Studies.

You can also use this space to refine your academic and professional skills with an internship or a range of practical units. See Arts enrichment and Monash Intercultural Lab list of units to discover the breadth of options available.

The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3. You may need permission from the owning faculty to enrol in some units taught by other faculties.

If you are in a double degree course, some units required for the other degree are credited as electives towards the global studies degree.