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School Prizes View

Undergraduate

The Howard Brown Prize for Academic Excellence in First Year Human Geography ($1000) – This prize is awarded for the overall highest mark achieved in First Year in Human Geography.

Honours

The Sally White Prize for Best Honours student in Anthropology ($150) – This prize is awarded to the student with the highest result in Anthropology Honours.

The Human Geography Honours Dissertation Prize – Awarded to the author of the highest scoring Honours thesis in Human Geography

Criminology Dissertation Prize – Awarded to the author of the highest scoring Honours thesis in Criminology

SoSS Honours Prize – awarded to the student with the highest overall Honours mark in the School of Social Sciences

Postgraduate

Howard Brown Award for the Highest Awarded Arts Thesis in Master of Environment and Sustainability ($1000) – This prize is awarded for the Highest Awarded Arts Thesis in Master of Environment and Sustainability.

Oxfam-Monash Partnership Award for Research Impact ($500) – The award for the Oxfam-Monash Partnership Research Excellence is for the highest achieving student in the Research Thesis subject for the Master of International Development Practice.

The ANZSOC Monash Criminology Postgraduate Award – This is awarded to the most outstanding presentation of criminological research by a current postgraduate.

Find out more about the ANZSOC Award

Past winners of the award

2011 Helena Menih, Griffith2012 Rosemary Cassidy, UWS2013 Mary Iliadis, Monash2014 Mellisa Jardine, Monash2015 Amin Allmardany, UNSW2016 Tess Barlett, Monash2017 Hayley Cullen, Sydney

Monash University Postgraduate Award Prize Rules & Regulations

1. Eligibility for the Award

To be eligible for the prize, an individual must meet the following criteria:

1.1 Be registered for the ANZSOC Postgraduate Conference

1.2 Give a presentation or poster at the Conference

1.3 Be enrolled in a Masters by Research or Doctor of Philosophy program at a recognised University

1.4 Not have submitted their Masters or Doctorate thesis for examination at the time of the conference

2. Voting

2.1 Eligibility

2.1.1 All those who register for the ANZSOC Postgraduate Conference are eligible to vote, regardless of eligibility for the award.

2.1.2 In the case of two or more presenters for one paper, they are eligible for the award as a group not as individuals and in the case of winning the award the prize will be distributed among them and their names will all be inscribed on the award with a notation to indicate a joint paper.

2.1.3 Any individual can only be eligible once for the prize in any year. In the case of a presenter giving both a paper and poster and/or giving more than one paper or poster at the Conference, the individual will be asked prior to finalisation of the Ballot to nominate the paper or poster they wish to be included in the vote. Similarly if the individual is presenting as an individual and a s a co-author they will be asked to nominate which paper is to be included. This may invalidate the eligibility of their co-author if the co-author is not also presenting more than one paper or poster presentation.

2.2 Process

2.2.1 The voting system is a points-based system, with a vote of 3, 2, and 1 point to be distributed by each eligible voter to their top three presentations (oral or poster) for the day

2.2.2 The voting will be conducted at the conclusion of the presentations and will be coordinated by the ANZSOC Postgraduate Conference Committee team

2.3 Invalid votes

2.3.1 The vote will be invalid if the voter uses the same number more than once and/or casts a vote for more than three people.

2.4 Results

2.4.1 The person with the most points wins the award. In the case of a tie of two people, both will receive the award. In the case of more than two people with the same number of points the ANZSOC Postgraduate committee and participating academics who have attended the conference for the day will cast their vote to determine a winner.

3. Prize & announcement

3.1 The prize includes a $250 cheque and a certificate.

3.2 In the case of two winners, both will receive the cash prize and a certificate.

3.3 The winner will be announced at the conclusion of the ANZSOC postgraduate Conference. It will also be announced at the ANZSOC Conference Dinner later in the conference week. The winner will also be published in the ANZSOC newsletter.

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Monash Arts offers unmatched opportunities to study overseas, whether it’s a short two-week program or a full semester abroad. With programs designed to suit your interests, curiosities, and academic goals, there’s an experience waiting for you.

We partner with more than 150 universities worldwide and provide unique learning experiences at our study centre in Prato, Italy, and our campus in Malaysia.

Studying overseas helps you expand your worldview, develop independence, and gain skills that employers highly value, such as communication, collaboration, and time management. It’s more than study; it is a chance to grow personally and professionally while exploring the world.

Why study overseas?

Research shows that students with international study experience:

Facts and figures

Achieve better grades throughout their degree
Are more employable after graduation
Earn higher salaries during their career

You’ll also experience different cultures, build confidence, and become more adaptable and independent.

Your overseas study options

Short study tours

Arts study tours vary in length from two to six weeks. They’re taught intensively so you can complete a full unit in that time. Another bonus is that they run between semesters, which means you can continue to travel after completing your program and you could finish your degree sooner. Some examples of what you could do include:

undertaking archaeological fieldwork and excavation in Italy
music-making in Prato
mastering Mandarin in China
comparing crime and social control in the USA, Asia or Europe
unravelling the effects of genocide in Europe.

Arts Semester in Prato

Spend a semester in the heart of Tuscany at Monash’s Prato Campus.* Located in the beautiful 18th-century Palazzo Vaj, the campus sits in the vibrant city centre of Prato, just a quick 20-minute train ride from Florence. You will be surrounded by rolling hills and the historic charm of Tuscany while immersing yourself in one of Italy’s most culturally rich and lively regions.

Take Monash Arts units in a supportive, close-knit environment with classes from Monday to Thursday. This schedule leaves your long weekends free to travel, relax, or explore more of Europe. With Monash-arranged accommodation, a straightforward application process, and travel grants of up to $5,000, this program offers a flexible and enriching overseas study experience without the complexity of a full exchange.

* The Arts Semester in Prato is open to eligible Monash Arts students and runs as a condensed semester each year from September to November or December.

Intensive language programs

Studying overseas as part of your language major is a great way to immerse yourself in your chosen language and culture. Monash Arts offers a variety of faculty-led and endorsed language programs available to language students for credit.

Intercampus exchange to Monash Malaysia

Established in 1998 in Bandar Sunway (18 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur), Monash Malaysia is Monash’s first international campus. Intercampus exchange to Monash Malaysia is available to all Monash Australia students, provided they have room within their course.

Exchange to a partner institution

An exchange program involves studying with one of our partner universities around the world. You can go on exchange for one or two semesters. Financial assistance is available and there are no extra tuition fees.

Study Abroad

If your preferred overseas destination is not a Monash partner university, you can still choose to go there. You’ll pay the host university’s tuition fees for the time you’re there, and you’re still able to access financial assistance to support your travel.

Global Immersion Guarantee

The Global Immersion Guarantee (GIG) is a funded 12-credit point fieldwork unit for Monash undergraduate students at the end of their first year. It takes you to one of nine countries: India, Indonesia, Fiji, Samoa, Vanuatu, Malaysia, Italy, China, or Vietnam, where you can learn from local leaders about sustainability, environmental protection, and social development.

Flights, accommodation, visas, and program costs are covered. You only pay tuition and personal expenses. GIG gives you the chance to gain practical experience, explore real-world solutions, and develop skills valued by employers.

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