Undergraduate Prospectus 2018 (July 2018) | Page 23

Lead the global conversation. Monash’s arts and social sciences degrees encompass a broad collection of specialisations and fields of study including anthropology, communication and media studies, gender studies, history and political studies, journalism and writing, global studies, and screen studies. Our graduates emerge as ethical and competent critical thinkers and communicators who can employ their distinctive analytical and research skills in the workplace. RANKING AND RECOGNITION #51-100 in the world for Communications and Media Studies QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018 At a Glance ● Majors: Communication, Gender Studies, Global Studies, Psychology and Writing ● Minors: Journalism Studies and Screen Studies ● Opportunity for internships and careers with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and corporations Programs offered at the School of Arts and Social Sciences (SASS) are recognised by the Public Services Department of Malaysia (JPA). ● Annual study trip within the Southeast Asian region to explore cultural, economic, social and political environments, issues and policies ● A range of extracurricular activities including opportunities for filmmaking “Studying Arts and Social Sciences opens the minds of students to become global citizens. It helps them to identify and critique social inequalities, dominant discourses in the media, power imbalances and misrepresentations in political institutions. We train them in analytical and critical thinking, help them to communicate effectively and work in teams in order to offer solutions for some of the key cultural, social and political issues facing the world today.” ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR MARCO BUENTE School of Arts and Social Sciences Undergraduate Prospectus 2018 21