Bachelor of Global Studies
A2001BGS
- Credit points
- 144
- Duration
- 3 yr full-time
- Qualification
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Faculty
- Faculty of Arts
- Campus
- Clayton
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 is designed for you, if you seek to be a leader in addressing these global challenges. This course aims to develop your leadership for social change by focusing on key capabilities: creativity, teamwork, intercultural collaboration, critical thinking, self-learning, and strong analytical and writing skills. You will cultivate a rich understanding of the interplay between local, regional, and global forces, equipping yourself with sharp analytical abilities and flexible, imaginative, and well-informed disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches. All core units will allow 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, which you can complete intensively at a Monash international campus or at a prestigious partner university. Global mobility is a compulsory component of the course. You can select from a wide range of physical and virtual mobility experiences. Students should refer to the faculty's study abroad webpage for more information including additional costs, as well as opportunities for funding.
Structure
The course comprises 144 credit points, of which 96 credit points are global studies and 48 credit points are free electives. 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 credit points must be from Part A, B, C and D. Note 1. Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated. Note 2. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code.
You must complete 36 credit points, comprising: - 30 credit points from the following units; and - 6 credit points from the specified elective studies. Note: You must complete ATS2997 or ATS3997
You must complete 18 credit points, which can be chosen from: - global mobility study options; and/or - internship units. Note 1. Entry point guidelines may apply for in-country language units. Note 2. Exchange, study abroad program or internship may require additional approval processes. Note 3. You can take additional global mobility units to replace electives in Part D. Note 4. If you are completing ATS3129 and/or ATS3935 and remaining in Australia, you will be required to undertake an experience with an international organisation. Note 5: If you complete MON2100 Global Immersion Guarantee program you may count the following towards your course requirements: - Single degree students: 6 credit points credited to Part B course requirements and 6 credit points to Part E course requirements. - Student completing the A2018 BA/BGS double degree: 6 credit points credited to BGS Part B course requirements and 6 credit points credited to Part B BA course requirements. - All other Double degree students: 6 credit points credited to Part B course requirements. You should contact the partner faculty to confirm what credit recognition if any applies.
You must complete 12 credit points from the following language units. Note 1. Language units entry point guidelines may apply. Note 2. You can take additional language units to replace electives in Part D. Note 3. If you have studied the language previously, you must complete a language entry level test to determine the language level you should be enrolled in. Entry level test: https://www.monash.edu/arts/languages-literatures-cultures-linguistics/study-languages-literatures-cultures-and-linguistics/language-entry-level-tests
You must complete 30 credit points from one or more discipline elective areas listed below. Note: You may also take units in Part A, Part B or Part C not already completed.
You must complete 48 credit points of free elective study. Units not completed in Part A, Part B, Part C or Part D are recommended as they enable you to further your discipline knowledge more broadly. Free 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. The units may be at any level ensuring that the course rules are satisfied for the Bachelor of Global Studies. You can enrich your degree by using some of your free electives to take a study tour, field trip or exchange opportunity. You can also use this space to hone your academic and professional skills with an internship or a range of practical units. See Arts enrichment and Intercultural Studies 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 enrolled in a double degree course, some units required for the other degree are credited as electives towards the global studies degree.