ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
1 year February
BACHELOR OF ARTS ( HONOURS )
KPT / JPT ( R2 / 220 / 6 / 0018 ) 12 / 21 - MQA / SWA0106
RM37,132 Malaysian student
RM42,446 International student 2021 fees per year This honours degree is a separate but complementary course to the arts undergraduate degree .
CAREER PATHS Due to the highly practical nature of this course , there are no shortages of rewarding career opportunities available to you . Our graduates have found careers in :
• academia
• management consulting
• international trade
• human resources
• corporate research and analysis .
If you have an excellent academic record and are interested in pursuing further education , you can apply to engage in an additional year of coursework study and independent research . Under the guidance of an academic supervisor who ’ s recommended to you by the Honours Committee , you ’ ll design and carry out a research project of your own choosing . This culminates in a research dissertation that provides you with the perfect opportunity to explore and gain a deeper knowledge of a particular area of study that you ’ re interested in .
Areas of study
• Communication
• Global studies
• Gender studies
• Film , television and screen studies
• Psychology .
With the increasingly intersectional nature of these categories , there ’ s truly no limit to the topics that you can work on as part of your dissertation .
Progression to further studies
The honours degree also prepares you to pursue a research degree such as a Doctor of Philosophy ( PhD ).
Entry requirements
ELIGIBILITY
Australian bachelor ’ s degree ( or equivalent ), including a major in your chosen honours area of study 1
Average requirements
Distinction ( 75 %) 2
Applicants must also attend an interview .
Prerequisites
English : Monash ’ s minimum requirements apply ( Monash English Bridging is accepted ).
1 For some majors , completion of specific units , or their equivalent , are also required for admission to honours . The details are provided with the requirements for each major to which this applies .
2 Average grade in 24 points of studies in relevant discipline units at Level 3 .
My lecturers showed expertise , wisdom and patience in their mentorship , which significantly shaped my team management approach .”
PAUL LEE SHY CHYI
Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences ( majoring in Communication & International Studies ) Co-founder and CEO of Flipidea
Paul and his team at Flipidea developed a proprietary artificial intelligence solution to analyse business ideas and predict failure rates . This helps new and small businesses reduce costly mistakes and avoid poor strategies before execution .
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