Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Art - International Studies

Monash University

This highly relevant double degree is your stepping stone to a global career in the field of creative and cultural arts. Co-located with the nationally significant Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA), you’ll work with some of Australia’s most successful artists, art theorists and cultural commentators. With our Bachelor of Arts you can choose from 40 different major and minor areas of study, including languages, social studies, communications, politics, human rights, and international relations to develop an informed, critical awareness of the fields youre most passionate about. This course leads to two separate degrees. Depending upon your specialisation, you will be awarded one of:Bachelor of Art History and Curating, or Bachelor of Fine Art and Bachelor of Arts. You will gain all the benefits of each degree course and be fully equipped to pursue a career in either field separately or to combine the two in your chosen work. If you choose the Art History and Curating specialisation, you’ll develop your understanding and appreciation of art including its origins and significance. You’ll gain hands-on experience developing an exhibition concept and internship opportunities will develop your curating skills in ‘real-life’ situations.International studies examines the origins, processes and contestations of globalisation in the contemporary world. Rather than institutions and governments, we put ordinary peoples experiences at the centre of our inquiry. The focus of the international studies major is how local communities respond to, embrace and challenge the forces of globalisation that are transforming our world. The international studies major focuses on four key themes within globalisation: health and disease, environment and sustainability, conflict and disaster, and commerce and consumption. In progressing through the major, students at each step will deepen their knowledge of these global challenges, and apply this knowledge to devise policy responses and solutions. The core units in the major emphasize transferable workplace skills such as team work, research-based analysis and high-level communication, and embed Work-Integrated Learning through assessment tasks which are based on real-world industry needs and practices.

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