APG5237 Political, Social and Economic Change
APG5237 Political, Social and Economic Change
The tour will immerse you in the political, philosophical and economic issues of India, one of Australia's most important partners in the Indo-Pacific region. MPP students will meet with and learn from academics and practitioners in the fields of politics, philosophy and economics. In so doing, you will analyse the causes and consequences of the changing power dynamics in Australia’s geo-political region, and comprehend the political, philosophical and economic perspectives of the host country. By the end of this study abroad, MPP students will have a comprehension of the social and economic forces shaping the coming century and the diverse ideas emerging to interpret this change.
Starting in Mumbai, you will spend the first few days acclimatising while exploring sites relevant to the cohort. The group will then travel to Pune for eight days at Symbiosis International University (SIU). The program combines seminars and local excursions, with opportunities to learn alongside Indian students. The tour will return to Mumbai for a series of city-wide excursions that will consolidate the in-class learning and cultural understanding gained at SIU.
Link to the information session: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oSzBGa25r3YW8MwfBNDt_pxfQXMkN1Ew/view?ts=6a0fc39b
| Dates / Deadlines: | ||||
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| Term | Year | App Deadline | Start Date | End Date |
| Summer A (Nov - Dec) | 2026 | Rolling Assessments : 31-Jul-2026 | 04-Dec-2026 | 20-Dec-2026 |
| Information Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Awarded Credit Points | 12 |
| Program Type | GST - Global Study Tour |
| Program Duration | 17 days |
| Leading Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
| Minimum WAM | 60% |
| Eligible Monash Campus | Monash University Australia |
| Funding Available | Monash Abroad Travel Grant |
Program Costs
Instalment (due Mon 3 August): $1,351
Final payment (due Mon 5 October): $1,351
Program costs includes:
- Accommodation - twin share at JGU/Rishikesh
- single room may be requested for an additional fee
- Breakfast daily
- Some other meals
- Transportation to program related events/activities
- Monash travel insurance policy.
Program costs do not include:
- Monash University fees for 12 credit points of study
- Airfares
- Visa costs
- Local travel outside of program activities
- Medical expenses (which may be claimable via the insurance policy)
- Meals and drinks not included in the program
- Personal expenses.
Travel insurance
If you are an actively enrolled Monash student and participating in an approved international program, you will be provided with complimentary travel insurance. You will automatically be covered once your application has been approved and your enrolment updated to reflect your study overseas.
Under this policy, travellers will also receive access to 24/7 emergency assistance provided by Global 24 Emergency Assistance and limited coverage for personal travel days.
Visas
Monash Abroad cannot provide advice regarding visa requirements. If you require a visa to enter the destination country (e.g. you are an international student), you will need to contact the relevant Embassy or Consulate General in Melbourne for advice.
Monash Abroad will issue you with supporting documentation to lodge your visa application once you have completed all Monash Abroad requirements and are approved for travel. If you require supporting documentation earlier in the process, please contact Monash Abroad.
Centrelink support documents
For the purposes of maintaining your Centrelink benefits during your overseas program, Monash Abroad will provide you with a letter confirming your participation in a study tour. Please note that this will be issued to you once you have completed all Monash Abroad requirements and are approved for travel.
Important Note:
The Monash Abroad Travel Grant and OS-HELP loan (if applicable) will be paid approximately 4 weeks prior to program commencement and only when all Monash Abroad requirements are completed. Therefore, these funds should not be considered as your primary source of funding to pay program related deposits and balances.
Monash Abroad Travel Grant
OS-HELP Loan
OS-HELP is a Commonwealth Government loan program that provides financial assistance to eligible Commonwealth Supported Place students, to undertake some of their study overseas.
If you are eligible for the loan and wish to apply, please submit your application as per the relevant OS-HELP loan term deadline, even if you have not been accepted into your overseas program by that deadline.
Student Loans
If you need help with study-related expenses, please refer to the student loans website and talk to a student adviser at Monash Connect.
Travel Scholarships
Please refer to the travel and placements scholarship website for more information.
| Dates / Deadlines: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Year | App Deadline | Start Date | End Date |
| Summer A (Nov - Dec) | 2026 | Rolling Assessments : 31-Jul-2026 | 04-Dec-2026 | 20-Dec-2026 |
Eligibility
Places are limited and applications will be assessed on a competitive basis. To apply for this program, you must have:
- a WAM of 60% or above,
- and submitted a 100-word personal statement as part of your application that addresses why you are interested in this program, how it will benefit you in your studies or career, and any factors that might otherwise impact your eligibility to take part in this program.
At all times Monash University embraces and celebrates true diversity. We strongly welcome applications from our students living with disabilities, who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, students with caring and/or parenting responsibilities, who identify as LGBTIQA+, people of colour, and those whose identities intersect with more than one of the above.
How to Apply
Step 1: Submit an application for this program
Applications are now open click here to apply.
Select 'Monash led programs' and then choose the following from the program list: GST | APG5237 - India Study Tour
- Please ensure you include a 100-word personal statement addressing why you are interested in this program, how it will benefit you in your studies or career, and any factors that might otherwise impact your eligibility to take part in this program.
Step 2: Selection
Assessment will be undertaken by the relevant faculty by reviewing your personal statement, WAM, year of course and that you have met the enrolment requirements.
Step 3: Enrolment and travel approval
If you are accepted into the program, you will be issued with an outcome email and you will be enrolled into the associated unit. You will also receive an email alert with another two forms for you to complete:
1. Passport and medical details and
2. Travel Approval Request Form.
Once you have actioned both of those forms, Monash Abroad will approve you for travel. You will then have access to the travel insurance coverage and be issued with any relevant grants and scholarships.
Important note: you must have a valid passport that does not expire until at least six months after the program end date.
| Dates / Deadlines: | |||||
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| Term | Year | App Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
| Summer A (Nov-Dec) | 2023 | 30-Jul-2023 | Rolling admission | 01-Dec-2023 | 10-Dec-2023 |
Eligibility
Places are limited and applications will be assessed on a competitive basis. To apply for this program, you must have:
- a WAM of 70% or above
- completed 48 credit points however, students with lower credit points may be considered if there are special circumstances
- submitted a 500-word personal statement as part of your application*.
* The Personal Statement should respond to the following:
Why would you like to undertake the unit?
What do you hope to learn in the unit?
What newsrooms and site visits are you most interested in visiting?
Have you been involved in MOJO and internships during your degree?
Please also be aware that you must have completed the following gateway units: ATS1089 Fundamentals of Journalism and/or ATS1090 Practice of Journalism.
At all times Monash University embraces and celebrates true diversity. We strongly welcome applications from our students living with disabilities, who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, students with caring and/or parenting responsibilities, who identify as LGBTIQA+, people of colour, and those whose identities intersect with more than one of the above.
How to Apply
Step 1: Submit an application for this program
Click here - Select "Monash led programs" as the program type.
Ensure that you respond to the above prompts in the "Personal Statement" portion of the application form.
NOTE: The Faculty cannot assess your application without the inclusion of a personal statement.
Step 2: Selection
Assessment will be undertaken by the relevant faculty by reviewing your personal statement, WAM, year of course and that you have met the enrolment requirements.
Step 3: Enrolment and travel approval
If you are accepted into the program, you will be issued with an outcome email and you will be enrolled into the associated unit. You will also receive an email alert with another two forms for you to complete:
1. passport and medical details and
2. Travel Approval Request Form.
Once you have actioned both of those forms, Monash Abroad will approve you for travel. You will then have access to the travel insurance coverage and be issued with any relevant grants and scholarships.
Important note: you must have a valid passport that does not expire until at least six months after the program end date.